Heritage Group Award to Giulia Babbi
The researcher from the University of Bologna was awarded by the Italian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for MultifacetedProtDB, the largest database of multifunctional human proteins
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The researcher from the University of Bologna was awarded by the Italian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for MultifacetedProtDB, the largest database of multifunctional human proteins
Social interactions can become a central element in strengthening interpersonal connections, improving the quality of life of the elderly and reducing isolation. This approach influences important biological mechanisms for healthy and active ageing, contributing to reducing social and health costs
Accidentally found by a researcher from the University of Bologna, it was named Leprocaulon inexpectatum to emphasise the surprise of the discovery of a new species in one of the most polluted areas of Europe
Thanks to advanced machine learning models, the new GrAiCE dataset offers an accurate reconstruction of variations in freshwater reserves, highlighting the impact of extreme weather events on water resources
Forecasts for 2025 indicate a decrease in cancer mortality rates in the European Union, with an estimated reduction of around 3.5% in men and 1.2% in women. A positive trend is also expected for breast cancer, with the exception of women over the age of eighty. For this group, the increase in mortality may be linked to limited access to regular screening, delayed diagnoses, and lower uptake of innovative treatments
The international festival of orchestras and choirs, organised every spring by the Collegium Musicum, begins
Only one in five native plants survives in areas threatened by human activity. An international study of 5500 sites around the world reveals the invisible loss of nature
A multi-taxonomic analysis that considered 151 different species of small mammals, reptiles, birds, beetles, and lichens offers an overview of the situation, revealing potential threats to biodiversity in a sensitive geographical area where industrial and agricultural activities coexist with ecologically significant natural habitats
The Erasmus+ Teach-BEASTs project, in which the University of Bologna participated, aimed to involve students with activities and challenges and train lecturers to integrate career guidance into their courses
One-third of patients undergoing advanced cellular therapies develop a severe neurotoxicity syndrome as a side effect. A new scientific study reveals how to detect this complication days in advance, enabling doctors to intervene effectively
The institutional communication strategy, support measures for student caregivers, personnel planning for 2025, and the agreement with the Municipality of Bologna to reduce environmental pollution through sustainable mobility are some of the topics addressed in the University Governing Bodies' meetings in March
Rector Molari took part in the Climate Symposium in Durham, organized by the Coimbra Group, to discuss climate change and the commitment of universities to environmental protection
Thanks to cryoelectronic microscopy, a research group led by scholars from the University of Bologna has identified a new aspect of the working mechanism of this very widespread enzyme, paving the way for the development of new drugs
Thanks to the Alma Attrezzature Call, the “Toso Montanari” Department of Industrial Chemistry has acquired the new MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer. It enables analysis of all types of molecules, measuring their mass with exceptional precision
More than 200 training activities are entirely online, free, and open to all. Universities, institutions, and companies come together for the first Digital Education Hub for higher education, dedicated to Advanced Digital Culture in Italy, born within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR)
Academic research and play come together as an educational tool. The University of Bologna showcases games developed in its Departments at Italy’s leading event dedicated to analogue gaming