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A single-cell biosensor

The device is miniaturized and highly sensitive and it can monitor the cell adhesion process at the level of single cells. There are numerous possible applications in the biomedical field

Legionella bononiensis: a new Legionella species has been identified

It is the 64th species of Legionella identified in the world, the second to be isolated in Italy. It was discovered during planned surveillance activities in a hotel by scientists from the Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Molecular Biology (MAb) of the University of Bologna

Italy’s Precision Medicine network takes off with the HEAL ITALIA partnership: the University of Bologna leads one of the Spokes

Funded under the Italian plan of Next Generation EU (PNRR), the initiative will develop knowledge, research, and innovative technologies to bring the country’s National Health System into the contemporary era of Precision Medicine. The University of Bologna is leading one of eight operational units focused on using large-scale data to promote precision medicine in diagnostics and therapeutics

International mobility in safety, thanks to the UNISAFE project

Presenting the outcomes of the project promoted by the Coimbra Group: the University of Bologna created a MOOC offering students and academic staff leaving useful information on safety protocols and tips on safe behaviour, safety and security for mobility experiences

COVID-19: vaccines halve the risk of reinfection

A meta-analysis of data from more than 18 million patients shows that vaccination halves the chance of reinfection with COVID-19 in people who have already recovered from a coronavirus infection, and that even if a second infection occurs, the likelihood of developing severe symptoms is halved

A new microelectronic sensor for intelligent energy-consumption monitoring

Developed by the joint research laboratory of the University of Bologna and STMicroelectronics as part of the EU-funded PROGRESSUS project, this device is a Hall effect current sensor with a response time 20 times faster than devices currently on the market. It is expected to have important applications in the renewable energy and electric car sectors, for the safety of electrical systems and for simpler and less expensive energy-monitoring systems

The University of Bologna hosts two new projects funded by ERC Advanced Grants

A study on the Balkan Route will investigate the intricate workings of unofficial migration corridors, another study will foster the benefits of artificial intelligence and data analysis in the legislative and legal fields: the University of Bologna has been awarded two of the prestigious grants conferred by the European Research Council to support the most advanced scientific research