Advanced Imaging Technique to define healthy and diseased astrocytes
A powerful new tool for studying brain health, understanding neurological diseases, and advancing predictive and translational neuroscience.
Health
Emanuela Saracino Honored with the EuroMed 2025 International Award in Locorotondo
On September 12, 2025, in the beautiful setting of Locorotondo in Puglia, Dr. Emanuela Saracino of ISOF–CNR received the prestigious EuroMed 2025 International Award. The …
SMYD3 Identified as Key Therapeutic Target for Colorectal Cancer Stem Cells
A groundbreaking study published in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, a high-impact journal within the prestigious Nature Portfolio and featuring the contribution from ISOF researchers, …
Revolutionizing Cancer Research with 3D Models and AI
A recent review by Momoli, Costa, Lenti, Tubertini, Parenti, Martella, Varchi, and Ferroni, published in Cancers 2025, explores the transformative potential of advanced three-dimensional (3D) …
Synergistic Chemo-Immune Therapy via Oxygen-Releasing Nanoparticles
In a recent study published in ACS Applied Nano Materials, researchers from ISOF-CNR and the University of Padova developed an innovative nanoplatform for cancer therapy. …
Silicon Nanowires Shed Light on Chronic Pain Mechanisms
Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide and remains difficult to treat due to the complex biology underlying pain perception. At the center of this …
Scientific Agreement between IMM-ISOF CNR and Johns Hopkins University
Yesterday, 18th March 2025 the Scientific Cooperation Agreement between CNR and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University (JHU Baltimore, USA)-Prof. Ishan Barman, …
Molecules team together to fight COVID virus
ISOF researchers present the state-of-the-art on molecular hybridization to fight SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Innovative Alginate–Oligothiophene Aerogels for Water Purification
We are thrilled to share our latest research: “Alginate–Oligothiophene Aerogels as Photocatalysts for the Degradation of Emerging Organic Contaminants in Water”. This study represents a …
Artificial intelligence for sweat sensors
Nano-materials and machine learning team up in new bio-sensors.
ISOF at the Genoa Science Festival 2024: Exploring Chemistry, Nutrition and the Art of Science Communication
The Genoa Science Festival (24th October-3th November 2024) is one of the most important scientific events of the year for both students and community. This …
Discovering the “Other Brain” through Astrocytes and Graphene
Here, the group of work coordinated by V. Benfenati, V. Palermo, E. Treossi at the Sala Savonuzzi in Palazzo D’Accursio of the city of Bologna.