Social prescribing: the model expanding the notion of care
Social Prescribing is a model that expands the treatment options available to primary care physicians, and more and more countries are implementing it.
A new culture of healthy longevity
Loneliness is one of the great silent emergencies of our time. It is revealed as a cross-cutting condition that affects young and old.
Superhero vision with infrared lenses
Sono state create da un team di bioingegneri delle innovative lenti all’infrarosso permettono di vedere anche al buio.
"Food and Art" workshop: a conscious look at what we eat
The "Food and Art" workshop that involved two fifth-grade classes at Cassarate Elementary School in a multi-sensory journey has concluded.
Through the Clouds – A Temporary Exhibition at Carlo Cattaneo House
From 12 June to 7 September, don’t miss the exhibition Through the Clouds at Carlo Cattaneo House – an initiative by IBSA Foundation and MUSE Trento.
E-BAR, the eldercare robot to protect against risks in the home
A new prototype developed at MIT in Boston offers physical assistance for older people in movements, featuring airbags and cutting-edge safety technologies.
Loneliness: the invisible epidemic
Loneliness is one of the great silent emergencies of our time. It manifests itself as a widespread condition that affects both young and old.
Mercury in fish: a promising discovery in microbiome research
A team of researchers has genetically modified an intestinal bacterium to enable it to neutralise mercury that accumulates in fish.
The hidden link between brain and immune system
Two studies reconstruct the mechanisms through which the immune system interacts with the areas of the brain responsible for emotions and behaviour.
Art and health: a proven connection
Painting, singing, dancing and writing are not only passions: they’re tools for treatment, prevention and well-being that everyone can access.
A heart pacemaker smaller than a grain of rice
A team led by Professor John A. Rogers at Northwestern University has developed a pacemaker measuring just 1.8 mm wide, 3.5 mm long and 1 mm thick.
Stem cells to prevent Alzheimer’s
A first-in-human clinical trial to assess the potential of stem cell therapy in treating and preventing Alzheimer’s begins at the University of Texas.
Health and culture. The economic value of cultural engagement
Art and culture not only enrich society, but also contribute to physical and mental wellbeing, by reducing the pressure on health services.
Robotic surgery: technology that revolutionises eye operations
Innovative equipment will make it possible to treat patients with retinal diseases. A big step for eye surgery that offers new solutions.
Smart pyjamas: a sleep monitoring revolution
Researchers have developed a smart device to detect sleep disorders accurately and in a non-invasive way using graphene ink and artificial intelligence.
Graphic Medicine: a powerful health education tool
In recent years, comics have emerged as effective tool for prevention, health promotion, health education. Visual language makes science more accessible.
H5N1 bird flu and the promise of monoclonal antibodies
A monoclonal antibody could offer a defence against the H5N1 avian flu. Researchers are focussing on new targeted therapies.
IBSA Foundation and MUSE explore the Anthropocene
The collaboration between the IBSA Foundation and MUSE evolves year after year in a synergy of intentions and values, promoting the dialog between art and ...