PinnedCrystals of proteinsFrom complexity to the extreme order — Crystals are not as uncommon entities as we might think. They hold a great value for catalysis, imaging, and drug delivery applications. We might be used to see water crystals in our ice cream, but we can also find them in our makeup, and in our fresh or aged cheese. …Crystals4 min readCrystals4 min read
Aug 18, 2021Protein innovation, protein surpriseCan proteins still surprise us? — Lots of innovations have marked the history of protein science. From the resolution of the first protein structure, to the first recombinant protein that improved millions of lives, to the birth of proteins not present in nature and that only imagination could envision in a distant world. Although we now…Protein3 min readProtein3 min read
Apr 24, 2020What’s in my body?Elements, bacteria, cells… and even some gold. When I put my body on the scale, I often get surprised. Then the second thought is ‘how dare you??!? …Microbiome3 min readMicrobiome3 min read
Apr 20, 2020Breastfeeding and alcoholScience and a personal experience This is a hot topic for mums. Some say it is no issue, some say a small glass can have side-effects. I had a bad experience with my 18-month year old and started to look into the scientific literature with the eyes of a biologist…Breastfeeding5 min readBreastfeeding5 min read
Apr 13, 2020The blushing enzymeThe protein on the beach. When you see something black or very dark coloured in nature, you can be almost sure this enzyme is responsible. Tyrosinase is a V.I.P, enzymes giving more than 157’000 results in GoogleScholar. From the mold in the bathroom to old bananas, melanin is present in…Cosmetics3 min readCosmetics3 min read
Apr 12, 2020Do your maths, reframe the time spent at workTime is the currency of our life. We spend it, we manage it, we chase it, and we often try to stretch it. We track the passing of time each day with our watches, smart watches, agendas and well planned appointments. By arranging our meetings, car trips, shopping trips, chores…Time Management Tools6 min readTime Management Tools6 min read
Mar 21, 2020Comunicare i numeri COVID-19 coi graficiCapire e seguire la pandemia — grafici di Dr. AZM Mentre si acquisisce familiarita’ con le nuove regole che limitano la nostra libertà di movimento e gettano una nuova luce dorata sul valore di avere un sistema sanitario efficiente, è facile perdere la visione d’insieme della diffusione globale del virus. Cosa sappiamo di COVID-19? …Coronavirus3 min readCoronavirus3 min read
Mar 21, 2020COVID-19 and Data VisualizationHow to visualise and understand the pandemic — graphs by Dr. AZM Caught up by the new rules limiting our freedom of movement and shedding a new light on the value of having an efficient healthcare system, it is easy to lose the overview of what is a global viral…Coronavirus3 min readCoronavirus3 min read
Mar 14, 2020Dolci e forti proteine ❤ il lisozimail forte ma dolce disinfettante che ci protegge “Lisozima” potrebbe non essere una parola familiare per molti. È comunque una proteina, un enzima, abbastanza presente nelle nostre vite. Costituisce uno dei meccanismi di difesa più forti del nostro corpo. Nuota nelle nostre lacrime e nella nostra saliva, nel liquido amniotico…Lisozima4 min readLisozima4 min read
Mar 4, 2020Sustainable future in our handsA short poem on climate change and responsibility What makes us human Is nothing but precious But a series of errors in history. Not proud but responsible, We stand and must sustain.Poetry Writing1 min readPoetry Writing1 min read
