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Artists Residence as Spaces of Resistance and Catalysts for Social Transformation: The Case of Dies Irae: The Case of Dies Irae
No full textThis contribution investigates the role and transformative potential of artist residencies as liminal spaces that resist the productivist logics of contemporary performance and experiment with new forms of relation, creation, and community engagement. Far from being mere sites of artistic production, residencies are conceived as laboratories of sharing and co-creation, where embodiment and participant agency play a constitutive role in both artistic and social processes.The study focuses on Dies Irae. Concerto per donne e martelli, a seven-day residency at L’Arboreto – Teatro Dimora in Mondaino, led by performer Gloria Dorliguzzo and musician Gianluca Feccia. Through an ethnographic approach integrating observation, interviews, focus groups, and digital diaries via WhatsApp, the research examines the transformative dynamics emerging between artists, participants, and creative processes, showing how residency ecosystems enable new configurations of roles, power, and shared practice
Flow patterns, hotspots, and connectivity of land-derived substances at the sea surface of Curaçao in the southern Caribbean
No full textNew data on land molluscs from Sicily and biogeographical considerations
No full textThis paper is devoted to discussing new records of land molluscs from Sicily and the surrounding archipelagos (Italy)
acquired during our survey in the field in the last twenty years (2004–2024). Monacha parumcincta, a species widespread in
Kérkira Island (Greece) and Apennine Italy, is reported for the first time in northeastern Sicily; Sardovitrina polloneriana,
up to now considered endemic to Sardinia Island (Italy), is recorded for the first time from Pantelleria Island and Linosa
Island (Sicilian Channel); Aegopinella pura, a species with European distribution, is confirmed in Sicily on the summit part
of the Madonie Mountains (northern Sicily); and Milax lopadusanus, recently described from Lampedusa Island (Pelagian
Archipelago, Sicily), is here reported also for Marettimo Island (Aegadian Archipelago, Sicily). The species identification
is based on morphological inspection of shells and genitalia. Taxonomy and biogeographic issues are discussed as well
Management of Fibromyalgia: Novel Nutraceutical Therapies Beyond Traditional Pharmaceuticals
No full text: The pathophysiology of fibromyalgia, a condition that causes chronic pain throughout the body, involves abnormal pain signaling, genetic predispositions, and abnormal neuroendocrine function, significantly impairing quality of life. Fibromyalgia is commonly characterized by musculoskeletal pain, chronic fatigue, and severe sleep alterations. Changes in the central processing of sensory input and defects in endogenous pain inhibition could be the basis of enhanced and persistent pain sensitivity in individuals with fibromyalgia. The term central sensitivity syndrome was chosen as an umbrella term for fibromyalgia and related illnesses, including myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine, and irritable bowel syndrome. Given the substantial impact of fibromyalgia on health, there is a need for new prevention and treatment strategies, particularly those involving bioavailable nutraceuticals and/or phytochemicals. This approach is particularly important considering the adverse effects of current fibromyalgia pharmaceutical treatments, such as antidepressants and anticonvulsants, which can lead to physical dependence and tolerance. Natural products have recently been considered for the design of innovative analgesics and antinociceptive agents to manage fibromyalgia pain. Polyphenols show promise in the management of neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia, especially considering how anti-inflammatory treatments, including corticosteroids and nonsteroidal medical drugs, are effective only when inflammatory processes coexist and are not recommended as the primary treatment for fibromyalgia
Efficacy of glyoxal acid-free (GAF®) as a non-toxic fixative for fish gonads, gametes and larvae: widespread implications for laboratory studies, field sampling and applied aquaculture
No full textTraditional fixatives such as buffered formaldehyde (BF) and paraformaldehyde (PFA) are widely used but raise health concerns due to their toxicity. Their use is increasingly subject to regulatory restrictions, calling for the development of non-toxic alternatives. Glyoxal acid-free (GAF®) has emerged as a potential substitute. Aims and methods: This study evaluated GAF® for preserving gonadal tissues, oocyte, sperm, and larvae of the European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax), comparing both its standard and an optimized, marine-adapted formulation to conventional fixatives or fresh samples. Key results: The standard GAF® led to tissue shrinkage and poor gamete preservation, while the optimized version effectively preserved oocyte, sperm, gonadal tissue, and delicate larval structures. Although 10% formalin still outperformed GAF® for certain larval tissues, extended fixation in optimized GAF® improved results. Conclusions: Overall, optimized GAF® represents a promising non-toxic alternative for histological applications in marine fish, though further refinement is needed for certain tissues and for the use in the oocyte cytoplasmic clarification applied in aquaculture broodstock selection
European College of Sport Science: Book of Abstracts of the 30th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 1 - 4 July 2025. Jointly hosted by the University of Bologna/University of Padua, edited by Marcora, S., Narici, M., Paoli, A., De Vito, G., Tsolakidis, E., Thompson, J.L., Ferrauti, A., Piacentini, M.F..
No full textINTRODUCTION: Hyaluronan (HA) is a non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan widely utilized in medical and pharmaceutical applications, particularly in muscle tissue repair. Recent studies highlight its crucial role in muscle regeneration, demonstrating that HA activates muscle stem cells by promoting JMJD3-driven hyaluronic acid synthesis, facilitating adaptation to inflammation and initiating the repair process (1).
METHODS: In this study, we investigated the potential of HA in rescuing myoblasts exposed to oxidative and inflammatory stress using C2C12 murine muscle cells. We first performed a wound healing assay to assess cell monolayer repair at baseline (t0) and after 24 hours (t1), in the presence or absence of an HA blend (2–1000 KDa, 1 mg/ml, Regenflex T&M, Regenyal Laboratories SRL), with or without pro inflammatory agents (IL-1β, TNF-α, LPS) and oxidative stressors (H2O2), known to impair proliferation.
RESULTS: Results revealed that HA significantly improved reparative mechanisms even in the presence of inflammatory and oxidative stimuli. Additionally, we evaluated the myogenic potential of C2C12 cells treated with HA by analyzing the expression of key myogenic markers, including MyoD, Mrf4, myogenin, and IGF-1, under the same stress conditions. Preliminary findings indicate that HA exerts a strong pro-proliferative effect, enhancing wound healing within 24 hours post-injury. Moreover, HA treatment upregulated myogenic biomarkers, suggesting a positive impact on differentiation pathways.
CONCLUSION: These results support the potential use of this HA formulation as a promising therapeutic strategy for muscle tissue regeneratio
Tradurre l’amore coniugale: analisi del lessico di 'Simm, Gredlin, Gret, mein Gredelein' (Kl. 77) di Oswald von Wolkenstein
No full textThis study aims to investigate the translations of Oswald von Wolkenstein’s poem 'Simm, Gredlin, Gret, mein Gredelein' (Kl. 77) in four different languages (Italian, English, German, and French), with a focus on the lexicon related to his marriage and his wife. The various interpretations that emerge from the four case studies may help to better define the distinctive features of this 'Lied', in which Oswald demonstrates having definitively moved beyond the courtly dualism liebe-minne in favor of a new conception of love
"Abusus Psalmorum". L'uso dei salmi come maledizioni nei documenti del Dicastero per la Dottrina della Fede
No full textAttraverso l'analisi di alcuni processi inquisitoriali del XVII e del XVIII secolo, il saggio intende mostrare l'uso di determinati salmi (soprattutto il 108 Vulg.) come maledizioni per nuocere a nemici e avversari. L'arco cronologico preso in considerazione in realtà comprende anche parte del Medioevo e dell'età contemporane