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The New University of Padua Tele-Inclusion Bo-BOT Project

22.11.2021

The University of Padua Bo-BOT project is ready to go! The inclusive project incorporates a telepresence robot that allows students to access lessons and participate in University activities regardless of physical obstacles or disabilities. The Bo-BOT project also allows visitors to enjoy the historical and artistic heritage of the University of Padua from their home, smartphone, or anywhere else in the world.

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The effects of PFAS on the nervous system

19.11.2021

A collaborative study between the University of Padua and VIMM demonstrates the impact of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) on the neuronal membranes and the nervous system during the most sensitive developmental phases of gestational life. Preliminary data suggests PFAS involvement in the degenerative process of Parkinson's disease

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Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for people with dementia

19.11.2021

Prof Erika Borella of the Department of General Psychology at the University of Padua coordinated the clinical study in collaboration with Elena Carbone and Margherita Vincenzi, demonstrating the effectiveness of an Italian adaptation of the Cognitive Stimulation Therapy protocol for people with mild-to-moderate dementia.

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The University of Padua School of Medicine is among the best in the world

17.11.2021

The AVIS-2 Study conducted by an international research team and coordinated by Gian Paolo Rossi of the Department of Medicine of the University of Padua clarifies the role of imaging techniques when diagnosing the most common form of curable arterial hypertension. This and another research study from China confirms the University of Padua School of Medicine as among the best in the world.

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Hand me your PIN!

10.11.2021

'Hand Me Your PIN! Inferring ATM PINs of Users Typing with a Covered Hand' is the research paper carried out by an international research composed by the University of Padua, the Delft University of Technology and GFT Italy. The study try to understand if PIN codes are a secure way to protect our bank cards

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