One of the questions I am often asked is: “Is it possible to prevent Alzheimer’s disease?” Although there is not yet a definitive answer to this question, there are very promising data that provide us with enough scientific evidence to show that each of us, by adopting some simple measures, can delay or at least […]
It was a great honor to participate in the roundtable on “Intellectual Fragilities and Vulnerabilities at Work,” recently held at the Sala Barberia of the Italian Senate in Rome, organized by Senator Orfeo Mazzella. It was a moment of dialogue and discussion on these important issues with experts and esteemed colleagues, including Dr. Bruno Zuccarelli, […]
Today, February 11, 2026, we celebrate all women and girls in science! Let us take this opportunity to recognize the extremely important role that women play in all fields of science. I firmly believe that scientific progress and the achievement of new heights of scientific knowledge cannot and must not be limited to a single […]
Our sense of smell is an extraordinary tool, capable of detecting a surprisingly wide range of distinct odors. As early as 1927, a study suggested that humans could distinguish around 10,000 different smells. However, a more recent study conducted about 10 years ago at Rockefeller University revealed that our olfactory abilities go far beyond this […]
It was a great honor for me to be invited by the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University to deliver a lectio magistralis at the Department of Pharmacology. This was a valuable opportunity for high-level scientific exchange and for sharing the work that my research group and I carry out every day in the […]
It was a true honor for me to participate in the event “EVO olive Oil: health benefits and hedonic profiles,” held at the Sala Zuccari of Palazzo Giustiniani in the Italian Senate, Rome. The gathering was a precious moment of exchange and reflection on a topic that blends history, science, and well-being: extra virgin olive […]
As 2025 draws to a close, we find it natural to pause and take stock. For us, this year has been an extraordinary journey—one that brought strong emotions, posed demanding challenges, and rewarded our work with important milestones. Every experience, every conversation, and every research project has left a positive mark, contributing to a year […]
