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Highlights

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Evolution and diseases: in some east-Asian populations genomic adaptations to a rice-based diet mitigate the risk of obesity and diabetes

Populations of China, Korea and Japan first adopted rice as their main source of nutrition more than 10,000 years ago. As a result, they have developed genomic adaptations that are protecting them from the risks entailed by the westernization of their diets.

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Artificial Intelligence and fractal dimension for monitoring ataxia

A new Unibo-led project won the Spring Seed Grant by Telethon Foundation. Researchers will work to develop innovative techniques and cutting-edge computational approaches to fight rare and extremely debilitating diseases such as Friedreich's and spinocerebellar ataxia.

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A new approach to the interpretation of fraction signs in the Linear A script

By combining palaeographic examination and highly sophisticated computational approaches, a research group at the University of Bologna developed an innovative method that might solve one of the greatest mysteries of undeciphered ancient writing systems.

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A new technique prevents errors in quantum computers

A paper recently published in Nature presents a protocol allowing for the error detection and the protection of quantum processors in case of qubit loss. This may prove to be essential for the future development of large-scale quantum computers.

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The six strains of SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 mutation rate remains low. Across Europe and Italy, the most widespread is strain G, while the L strain from Wuhan is gradually disappearing. These mutations, however, do not impinge on the process of developing effective vaccines.

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Severe forms of COVID-19 and higher death risk in patients with mild obesity

A trial involving almost 500 patients suggests considering a lower BMI cut-off value for assessing at-risk patients.

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Multiple Sclerosis and immunotherapy

Multiple Sclerosis: immunotherapy is able to slow down the disease in secondary progressive stages

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Mutations of gene TP53 and myelodysplastic syndrome

Mutations of gene TP53 represent a factor in determining the seriousness of myelodysplastic syndrome

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