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A team of Italian scientists have found one of the engines that drive cancer of the pancreas, one of the most aggressive tumours, in a discovery that has enabled them to identify a therapeutic target to hopefully slow the advance of the disease. The research has been led by Milan's Istituto San Raffaele, with the Istituto Telethon of gene therapy a...

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A Mediterranean diet that's rich in vegetables, fruits and fish may help reduce or stave off symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, according to research published this week in the journal Nature Mental Health. The peer-reviewed findings are based on patient data from two studies — one in 2008 and another in 2013 — which collectively involved...

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Ancient Roman glass fragments, transformed over centuries, are providing modern scientists with a glimpse into the past and potential future technological applications. These fragments, buried for millennia, underwent molecular changes that resulted in photonic crystals, which are now used in advanced technology. Researchers Omenetto and Guidetti,...

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The recent report from Italy’s research firm Ismea sheds light on the prevailing confidence permeating the Italian agri-food sector. It underscores the sector’s economic resilience and the potency of its financial and insurance mechanisms, which bolster a robust and dynamic production segment consistently gaining ground on the global stage. This st...

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As per the latest findings of Future Market Insights, tourism revenue in Italy is expected to be US$ 23.1 Billion by the end of 2022. In the long-term, Italy’s tourism is estimated to reach around US$ 43.8 Billion in 2032. Nearly 8 million travellers visited Italy in the first half of 2022 amounting to US$ 5.4 Billion. 2017 to 2021 Italy tourism ma...

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Dear Friend of ISSNAF, we would like to invite you to share in our signature ISSNAF Annual Event, hosted by the Embassy of Italy on November 8, 2023 to celebrate the achievements of outstanding Italian researchers who work in North America. The event will feature a forum titled ‘Frontiers in Neuroscience: Neurodegenerative Diseases and Aging’ with...

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The “Mona Lisa” has given up another secret. Using X-rays to peer into the chemical structure of a tiny speck of the celebrated work of art, scientists have gained new insight into the techniques that Leonardo da Vinci used to paint his groundbreaking portrait of the woman with the exquisitely enigmatic smile. The research, published Wednesday in t...

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Dr. Giuffrida brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this critical position. Most recently, he served as Vice President for Strategic Industry Ventures at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) where he led the Office of Technology Commercialization, the TechNovum bioscience accelerator, and focused on growin...

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Ever wondered where the placenta got its name? In Italy in the 1500s, the anatomist Matteo Realdo Colombo coined this term to describe the large fleshy organ of pregnancy. Colombo chose placenta because it resembled another big, round object seen in daily life: a cake. In the premodern world, there existed a variety of words and concepts used to un...

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According to Technavio’s (a global technology research and advisory company) latest report on the global ethnic food market, Italian cuisine is driving the growth of ethnic foods worldwide. The reasons for the growth Technavio reports are a few. Consumers continue to favor pasta and pizza. Italian restaurants continue to open in both the US and the...

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