Milano-Bicocca and INFN join forces in the race to develop the world’s most powerful computer

The Cryogenics laboratory will develop ultra-sensitive amplifiers that exploit superconductivity to increase data transmission efficiency

Turtles are social animals: a discovery that will help them survive

The social behaviors among freshwater turtles were observed by researchers from the University of Milano-Bicocca as part of a reintroduction project of the species in the Montevecchia and Curone Valley parks. The study was published in Animals journal

Photovoltaic systems integrated in buildings: the future is green

Researchers from the Institute of structure of matter (ISM), the University of Milano Bicocca and the Glass to Power company have developed a material with a low environmental impact and high performance for the construction of photovoltaic devices that can be integrated into buildings . The research results are published in Joule - Cell Press

Young, healthy muscles: EU provides over €3 million in funding for study into the secrets of muscle regeneration

The University of Milano-Bicocca is leading RENOIR, an international, multi-discipline research project which aims to improve the quality of life of people affected by muscular dystrophy

LUNARK Project - Investigating social isolation in Moon-like environments

Starting in September 2020, a group of suppliers from the University of Surrey and University of Milano – Bicocca, in collaboration with SAGA Space Architects, will investigate the psychological impacts of social isolation in a lunar environment, in view of the NASA 2024 mission.

Researchers at Milano-Bicocca identify the mechanism that causes vascular thrombosis in patients infected with COVID-19

Through analysis of the sFlt1 marker produced by endothelial cells, the study explains how the virus could directly infect the inner surface of vessels in patients with thrombotic complications.

Milano-Bicocca teams up with LILT to support “Stop Coronavirus” campaign

The university is supporting the fundraising campaign in aid of intensive care services at the San Gerardo Hospital in Monza and the Milan Cancer Institute. Meanwhile, university employees are donating part of the salary to the Monza hospital