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
The new research project BactEradiX, funded by the European EIC Pathfinder programme and coordinated by the University of Bologna, will develop a modular nanoplatform capable of degrading the extracellular matrix of bacterial biofilms, which enables pathogens to resist drugs and the immune system
A study led by the University of Bologna, which monitored the entire province of Pescara’s population for a year, confirmed the effectiveness of all influenza vaccines administered in 2023, observing the best results among individuals who had also been vaccinated against pneumococcus and Covid-19
Research carried out by the University of Bologna's Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, in collaboration with the Animal and Food Genomics Group and other University departments, has characterised the pig metabolome for the first time, opening up new possibilities for combining genetics and nutrition with applications in biomedicine and animal production
At the Sant'Orsola General Hospital, a large tumour was removed without disfiguring the patient's face, thanks to three prostheses created using virtual surgical planning, augmented reality and 3D technologies
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