
Journalist since 1983, Paolo has been dealing with scientific divulgation for years, especially in the fields of medicine and biology. He is the creator of Sportello Cancro, the site created by corriere.it on oncology in collaboration with the Umberto Veronesi Foundation. He collaborated with the pages of the Science of Corriere della Sera for several years. He is the founder and director of PRC-Comunicare la scienza.
Blog Post by Paolo Rossi Castelli
Paolo Rossi Castelli
5 January 2022
6
min
A molecule that illuminates ovarian cancer
US health authorities have given the ok to Pafolacianine, a drug that binds to a protein found in ovarian cancer cells and allows surgeons to identify them
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
29 December 2021
5
min
A new pain-relief strategy from Arizona
A molecule (currently known as 194) has been identified that seems to be as powerful as opiates, but without the negative effects ( non-addictive).
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
22 December 2021
14
min
The Alliance for a sustainable future involves Art, Music and Architecture.
Primo Forum svizzero “Cultura e Salute – Alleanza per un futuro sostenibile”: due giornate di confronto sull’umanizzazione della cura e dei suoi spazi.
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
16 December 2021
5
min
Two new strategies to fight Alzheimer’s disease
Two new trials to fight Alzheimer have produced successful results. These are a vaccine and a soluble form of beta amyloid protein typical of Alzheimer’s.
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
13 December 2021
4
min
New molecules regenerate nerve fibres
Breakthrough results have been achieved in the USA. It is still early days for using on spinal injuries, but it seems to offer promising research potential
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
2 December 2021
5
min
ALS, a new technique to block the wrong DNA
A therapy that can prevent DNA from copying genetic traits that may lead to hereditary forms of ALS has been successfully tested (so far only in the lab).
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
25 November 2021
6
min
Is sleep really only good for the brain?
New studies reveal that even living beings with no nervous system need to sleep. Other parts of the body are affected like immune and digestive systems.
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
18 November 2021
5
min
A 'liquid' vest to measure breath
Researchers have created a high-tech fabric that can detect slightest vibration. It will be useful for athletes, singers, and patients in rehabilitation.
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
11 November 2021
6
min
‘Friendly’ viruses to defeat the most dangerous bacteria
A recent study has reproposed the idea of using ‘phages’- viruses that are harmless to humans but often lethal for bacteria – instead of antibiotics.
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
4 November 2021
9
min
A vaccine ingredient (in short supply) from Chile
The bark of the Quillaja Saponaria tree contains saponins used as ‘adjuvants’ in the Covid vaccines by Novavax. However, excess demand may cause problems.
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
28 October 2021
6
min
Will DNA mapping be the future for all newborns?
This UK pilot project involves 200,000 children. Its aim is early-stage diagnosis of rare genetic disease. There are some controversial issues to resolve.
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
21 October 2021
5
min
In the wake of COVID, a Hepatitis C vaccine is on the horizon
An American team has discovered how the hepatitis virus enters the liver: it resembles the approach used by COVID-19. Now a vaccine is possible.
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
14 October 2021
5
min
A surprising fact: fires ‘fertilise’ oceans
An international team studied the effects of Australia’s bushfires. Ash released into the air by burning trees becomes food for phytoplankton on the sea.
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
7 October 2021
8
min
New DNA-based Covid vaccines
An Indian pharmaceutical company has been given the go-ahead to market a COVID DNA vaccine, which may pave the way for an entirely new category of vaccines
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
30 September 2021
9
min
Arthrosis, cells from the nose to treat knees
A successful experiment at Basel hospital on two young patients with a serious form of arthrosis. Cells from the nasal septum were implanted in the knee.
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
23 September 2021
7
min
Immunotherapy: testing to see if it works in advance
Some patients gain no benefit from cancer therapies, for reasons as yet unknown. US researchers have identified a marker to avoid unnecessary treatments.
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
9 September 2021
7
min
Personalised oncological treatment with a special ‘sandwich’
A new device allows simulation of the effect of oncological treatment for various types of cancers and selection of the most effective for each patient.
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Paolo Rossi Castelli
2 September 2021
5
min
Can intestinal bacteria help in the fight against tumours?
The substances produced by some types of microorganisms present in the intestine (microbiota) might improve the effect of oncological immunotherapy.
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