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Drinking coffee helps maintain low blood pressure

A study on a sample of the Italian population shows that regular coffee drinkers have lower peripheral and central aortic blood pressure. These results confirm the benefits of coffee in the mitigation of the risk of cardiovascular disease

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

Excellent Departments, NRRP PhDs, House of Emerging Technologies: the University of Bologna is at the forefront of research and innovation

11 out of 15 departments submitted by the University of Bologna to the national initiative 2023-2027 Excellent Departments were awarded prizes, for a total funding of 90.7 million Euros, among the highest in Italy. Good news came also on the NRRP funding front for new PhD scholarships: our University will receive a total of 254, 172 of which in collaboration with companies, placing us first in Italy. Also relevant is the result obtained in partnership with Bologna City Council, the Metropolitan City of Bologna and Ravenna City Council for the House of Emerging Technologies

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

Patrick Zaki, yet another adjournment: statements by the University of Bologna

"Our disappointment in receiving the news of this further adjournment is even greater than usual, as it is one of the longest adjournments for Patrick so far," states Rector Giovanni Molari. "Patrick must be allowed to resume his studies and graduate surrounded by the affection from his University which is eagerly waiting for him"

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