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
The Timing of Trauma Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Brain and Behavior
The study published in Cell Reports Medicine reveals the impact of trauma on brain development and opens the way to potential personalized treatments
IIT Board approves 2025 Financial Statements and names Prof. Gianmario Verona new President
Farewell to the outgoing president and 2025 financial highlights
Graphene oxide added to the composition of the liquid artificial retina: a further step toward clinical trials
The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, together with IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Metropolitana – Policlinico San Martino Hospital, has demonstrated that graphene oxide—used for the first time in the ophthalmic field—enhances the liquid artificial retina, increasing light sensitivity and recovery of visual function in advanced stages of retinitis pigmentosa
IIT joins the European project FORCE to strengthen anti-money laundering in cryptocurrency ecosystems
It was funded with €1.38 million through the Horizon Europe / MSCA Staff Exchange programme supporting interdisciplinary research and international collaboration