We spoke with Raffaella Nori, Professor at the Renzo Canestrari Department of Psychology, whose research focuses on spatial memory, about how we find our way in unfamiliar places, gender stereotypes, orientation disorders, navigation tools, online maps and virtual reality
Coordinated by Professor Pietro Cacialli of the Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Bologna, the project aims to investigate the role of the TTI2 gene in the nervous system during embryonic development
A young researcher from the Department of Psychology at the University of Bologna has received three prestigious international awards in the past two years. He shares the story of his scientific journey through the brain, the heart, memory and emotions
According to an analysis of more than one hundred thousand university exams, an international team of researchers has shown that the moment in which students achieve the best results is around 12 p.m. This trend may be explained by the physiological rhythms that regulate cognitive abilities and mental fatigue
A study involving over one hundred young women found that a high intake of animal proteins or alcohol is associated with an imbalance in the vaginal microenvironment. By contrast, a diet rich in fibre, starch, plant proteins, and omega-3 fatty acids supports a more stable and resilient microbiota. These findings open up new perspectives for preventing vaginal disorders, particularly in women prone to recurrence or during sensitive stages of life, such as pregnancy
An analysis of MRI scans from more than 46,000 people has revealed that excessive body weight is associated with accelerated brain ageing and greater cerebral atrophy. This phenomenon is particularly evident in men and tends to decrease with advancing age
The European week dedicated to the prevention and early diagnosis of head and neck cancers is back, as part of an international initiative. The University of Bologna is joining the initiative with its Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), offering prevention days and awareness events for the public
The SYNTHIA project, in which the University of Bologna is a partner, will demonstrate how the responsible use of these data—artificially created to mimic real ones—plays a key role in advancing personalised medicine, contributing both to improved public health and to the protection of patient privacy
Inflammaging, a state of low-grade chronic inflammation, is among the main risk factors for age-related diseases. Being able to measure it could help doctors provide personalised treatments for care and prevention. We discussed this with Aurelia Santoro, professor at the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences of the University of Bologna
A study tracking infection and antibiotic resistance rates over 13 years in two UK healthcare facilities raises concerns about current guidelines on large-scale disinfectant use
A research team led by researchers from the University of Bologna has succeeded in measuring with extreme precision the activity and inhibition of 3CLpro, a key enzyme for coronavirus replication. The result could lead to new therapies, not just against COVID-19, but also against other viral diseases