Is walking in the city good for health? It seems so, despite the fact that the pollution levels are much higher than in the mountains. It seems, in fact, that the passenger compartment of the car does not protect...
The mammalian brain continues to generate neurons throughout life, from neural stem cells, in two specific areas called neurogenic niches: the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus and the subventricular area. The production of neurons particularly affects episodic memory, which...
Wash and reuse surgical masks: can you? According to the italian Altroconsumo, you can: the performance of disposable products remains unchanged even after 5 washes in the washing machine. Fundamental tools for the prevention of Covid-19 contagion, among the...
The pandemic we are experiencing has imposed substantial changes on us, it has an impact on our lifestyle habits, as well as on our biological rhythms. Our state of health is put at risk by the infection from SARS-COV2,...
"Diet" from the Latin "diaeta", in turn from the Greek "δίαιτα"(dìaita), means "way of life". This etymological meaning places diet, our way of eating, in the much broader and more valuable chapter of lifestyle. However, we are witnessing a...
Climate change has direct consequences on human health. In this case, about pollen allergies. This is what researchers from the University of Worcester say in a study published in the journal Science Advantage.
The group led by Prof. Alexander Kurganskiy...
Climate change, in addition to causing serious problems to natural ecosystems, infrastructure, housing, businesses and livelihoods, is having (direct and indirect) impacts on people's physical and mental health. Susan Clayton, of the Department of Psychology at the College of...
Human reproduction is a complex biological process that occurs from the union of two cells or gametes, the female one, the oocyte or egg cell, and the male one, the spermatozoon (fertilisation). Fertilisation gives birth to the zygote, the...
The host: SARS-CoV-2 viruses infect human cells using a "key", called a "Spike protein", which allows them to enter cells and use their biological systems in order to replicate (replication of which they are not capable independently), causing the...
This year the brand returns to the WWF, with which it had collaborated for over a decade with Golia Bianca. The aim is to support the WWF Italy Oasis system, which represents an important nature conservation project - where...
