I like to start with a story…In the first years of the past century, a young woman, whose name was Yentl, disguised herself as a boy, to have the opportunity to study. In 1991, this …
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New developments in Essential Oils Research: Lavandin Essential Oil effect on leukaemia cells
It is well known that natural compounds are a source of new molecules of potential pharmaceutical interest. The chemical characteristics and biological activities of Essential Oils (EOs) are gaining interest thanks to their wide applications, …
Neuroimaging of mindfulness meditation highlights the positive effects on the brain plasticity
As stated by the World Health Organization mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute …
Advances in green extraction methods for phenolics: application to the Helichrysum Italicum
The rapidly emerging need of bioactive natural products, and their applications especially in the pharmaceuticals, has forced the research in the field of the alternative solvents suitable for green extraction. These solvents should have high …
The importance of maternal probiotics intake to modulate offspring health
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, microbes in general live inside our body. In particular the so called gut microbiota works as an organ itself. It is a precious resevoir of health if it works very good. There …
Advances in Three-Dimensional Bone Imaging: MRI vs CT
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a radiation-free, noninvasive imaging technique that provides threedimensional (3D) visualization of tissues. Its superior soft tissue contrast has made it a preferential diagnostic tool for the imaging of various organ …