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Italian researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of Alzheimer's disease, identifying a new gene mutation linked to the onset of the condition. The gene, named GRIN2C, has been found to play a significant role in the development of Alzheimer's, offering new insights into the genetic factors contributing to the disease. This disc...

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Turin may have been Italy’s first capital, but don’t let its buttoned-up past fool you—this city knows how to keep a few secrets. Find a mishmash of architectural gems, shaped by the lavish tastes of the Savoys and the industrial might of Fiat, and a darker side that’s held over from the city’s days as the epicenter of Italian witchcraft. From roof...

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Francesco Frisari’s innovative short film “The Prompt” is making waves in the international festival circuit, garnering prestigious recognition including the Best AI Film Award at the New York Shorts International Film Festival and an Official Selection at the renowned Turin Film Festival (42TFF). The 14-minute experimental animation film, which cl...

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The Venaria Royal Palace, 10 kilometers from Turin, is extraordinary and immense. A Unesco's World Heritage Site, is one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, both in the palace and in the gardens. Today it is a “contemporary palace” open to all and each year offers a program of studies, activit...

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Naples has been crowned the best city in the world for food according to the rankings from TasteAtlas for 2024/2025. This recognition further cements Italy's position as a culinary powerhouse, with multiple cities ranking high on the list. Naples, the birthplace of Pizza Margherita and Sfogliatella, earned its top spot by showcasing a cuisine that...

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Turin, a city of timeless elegance and rich history, offers a unique blend of architectural beauty and natural splendour. While its vibrant streets and iconic landmarks are a delight to explore, Turin reveals an entirely different charm when admired from above. Surrounded by rolling hills and framed by the majestic Alps, the city boasts numerous vi...

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Born in 1679 in the kitchens of Casa Savoia in Turin, grissini—Italy’s iconic breadsticks—show no signs of aging. With annual production at 35k tons, these slender snacks have evolved from a practical bread substitute to a culinary staple, celebrated globally each November 27. Designed for their lightness, health benefits, and flavor, grissini were...

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Homesick Sicilians have an affordable and sustainable new way to get home for Christmas this year: the Sicilia Express. The sleeper train has been organised for "workers or students...who wish to reach their loved ones to spend the Christmas holidays together" Sicily's regional president Renato Schifani said. The Sicilia Express will leave Turin in...

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The city's transformation from an industrial hub to a vibrant cultural destination is an example of smart urban regeneration. Iconic sites such as the Lingotto Car Factory and OGR-Officine Grandi Riparazioni have been repurposed into cultural venues, demonstrating the city’s commitment to blending history with modern innovation. Torino’s inclusion...

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The relationship between Design and Art represents an issue on which it has been famously debated for a long time, but today it takes on new forms and different directions. In fact, Design, traditionally linked to the dimensions of Aesthetics and Technique, increasingly in this our era also intervenes in the field of Semiotics, acting as a catalyst...

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