Publications by authors named "I Di Meo"

Aging induces complex changes in the lipid profiles across different areas of the brain. These changes can affect the function of brain cells and may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Research shows that while the overall lipid profile in the human brain remains quite steady throughout adulthood, specific changes occur with age, especially after the age of 50.

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  • Coenzyme A (CoA) is super important for our cells because it helps make and break down energy sources in our bodies.
  • Problems with CoA can cause rare genetic diseases, like CoPAN and PCH 12, that are really serious and affect brain development.
  • Scientists created a special mouse model to study how CoA issues affect the brain, finding that it leads to different problems, like bad behavior and brain growth issues.
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Monitoring and management of alien coypu (Myocastor coypus) is a key issue in Europe since this species has been included in the EU Invasive Alien Species Regulation 1143/2014. Thus, controlling the population of this rodent is considered as imperative by wildlife managers. Coypu management in urban areas is crucial considering potential conflicts with human activities.

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Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy (HMSN), also known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), is a member of the inherited neuropathy family with specific clinical and genetical manifestations. More than twenty genes have been linked to HMSN, and the number might increase. Regarding diagnosis, a healthcare provider should be suspicious if the patient is young with a family history.

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The drainage of peatlands followed by land use conversion significantly impacts on the fluxes of green-house gases (GHGs, i.e. CO, CH, and NO) to and from the atmosphere, driven by changes in soil properties and microbial communities.

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