They heat, heal and stimulate cells: IIT’s new nanoparticles for nanomedicine

The research group at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Pontedera (Pisa), led by Gianni Ciofani, has developed new organic nanoparticles that combine multiple therapeutic functions in a single material for the first time

European researchers set out EU innovation reforms in Science

Gianni Ciofani from Italian Institute of Technology contributed to the Policy forum

It bends, but does not break: the Italian Institute of Technology develops a new sustainable treatment for shaping wood

The new method could open new possibilities for next-generation wood-based products and structures

FONDAZIONE PISANA PER LA SCIENZA ETS, IIT AND UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA: Bio-inspired vectors to deliver drugs to the brain

The potential of M13 bacteriophages as biocompatible nanocarriers capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier has been demonstrated

Babies’ brains respond to music by three months of age, while moving to it begins by their first birthday

A study coordinated by Italian Institute of Technology in Rome suggests babies’ brains recognize music from as young as three months of age, while spontaneous movements to music emerge by their first birthday and their ability to match movements to it develops later

From Brain Exploration to New Algorithms: Two Prestigious ERC Grants Awarded to IIT

Francesco Papaleo will investigate the mechanisms through which the brains of different individuals “tune in” to one another in order to recognize and respond to others’ emotions. Massimiliano Pontil will develop new algorithms to study complex phenomena over long time horizons, going beyond current machine learning methods

Genomics improves diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders in Valle d’Aosta

The findings expand current knowledge of the genetic causes of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism and intellectual disability, highlighting the importance of whole-genome sequencing as a useful tool in clinical practice

From the ocean, the robotic arm inspired by the octopus

The octopus-inspired robotic arm prototype developed by the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia integrates tactile sensors into its suction cups to grasp and manipulate objects autonomously, even in aquatic environments

Brain Scans Reveal Two Distinct Subtypes of Autism With Different Underlying Biology

The study has linked distinct patterns of brain connectivity in autism to different underlying molecular mechanisms, offering a biological foundation for precision medicine approaches

Maugeri, the IIT and the University of Pisa bring robotics to hospitals

ALTER-EGO is the first humanoid machine to assist clinical staff in caring for ALS patients