Publications by authors named "A Bargellini"
Face masks represent a valuable tool to prevent the spreading of airborne viruses; however, they show poor comfort and scarce antiviral efficacy. Zein-based coatings are herein exploited to enhance antiviral performance. Zein functionalization is done through acidifying agents (lactic acid, LA).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCharacterization by 16S Amplicon Sequencing of Bacterial Communities Overall and During the Maturation Process of Peloids in Two Spas of an Italian Thermal Complex.
Microb Ecol
December 2024
Peloids are made by mixing clay materials with thermo-mineral waters, enriched with organic substances from microorganisms during maturation. Their beneficial properties may depend on clay minerals, water characteristics, and microbial components, although strong evidence is lacking. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) allows a comprehensive approach to studying the entire microbial community, including cultivable and uncultivable bacteria.
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- A study looked at how university students in Italy sleep and why they might not sleep well.
- They used a survey to gather information from over 1,600 students about their sleep habits and lifestyles.
- The results showed that many students had poor sleep, and better sleep was linked to being younger, studying in Northern Italy, and using less screen time before bed.
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- * Three commercially available epoxy resins were tested for antibacterial and antiviral activity, showing strong efficacy against specific bacteria according to ISO standards.
- * Notably, one resin demonstrated effectiveness against viruses, including Herpes Simplex and a type of Coronavirus, suggesting applications in reducing healthcare-associated infections.
(1) : This study aims to compare the effects of 3D-printed splints and conventional manufactured splints on sleep bruxism (SB) EMG activity. (2) : Twenty-six patients (19 M, 7 F, 25.8 ± 2.
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