Italy’s
life sciences industry,
in focus.

Sustainable Biofuel and Biomass Production

17.3% of this theme group

Researchers discuss challenges in using microbes and plants for renewable fuels and biorefinery processes.

Biofuel (41) · Synthetic biology (53) · Biomass (45) · Biorefinery (28)

A review on the plant microbiome: Ecology, functions, and emerging trends in microbial application

Biofertilizers: An ecofriendly technology for nutrient recycling and environmental sustainability

Food Safety and Processing Risks

16.8% of this theme group

Papers highlight microbial hazards and nutritional impacts linked to food manufacturing and consumer health.

Food safety (130) · Food processing (74) · Food products (50) · Human health (90)

Microbial Risks in Food: Evaluation of Implementation of Food Safety Measures

Nutritional quality and processing of plant proteins for healthy and sustainable foods

Gene Expression and mRNA Therapeutics

15.8% of this theme group

Studies examine hurdles in controlling gene activity, mRNA delivery, and cell‑culture models for medicine.

Messenger RNA (28) · Gene (44) · Cell culture (23) · Gene expression (24)

Analysis of Cancer Metabolism by Imaging Hyperpolarized Nuclei: Prospects for Translation to Clinical Research

Evolution of Approaches to the Development, Life Cycle Control, and Interchangeability of Veterinary Biosimilars Based on Hemoproteins (with

Crop Nutrition and Food Security

15.4% of this theme group

Research points to difficulties in improving nutrient uptake, breeding efficiency, and resilient agricultural systems.

Agriculture (208) · Crop (84) · Food security (86) · Germplasm (39)

Revisiting fertilisers and fertilisation strategies for improved nutrient uptake by plants

Breeding for nutrient use efficiency in crop plants: Mechanistic insights, genetic determinants, and emerging breeding technologies

Plant Disease Management and Pest Resistance

15.3% of this theme group

Works address obstacles in integrating pest control, host immunity, and pathogen evolution for healthier crops.

Fungicide (44) · Integrated pest management (54) · Host (41) · Disease management (32)

Innate Immunity in Plants: An Arms Race Between Pattern Recognition Receptors in Plants and Effectors in Microbial Pathogens

Insect-Borne Plant Pathogens and Their Vectors: Ecology, Evolution, and Complex Interactions

Antimicrobial Resistance Across Sectors

9.9% of this theme group

Literature flags the spread of drug‑resistant microbes in humans, livestock, and the environment.

Antibiotic resistance (301) · Antimicrobial (164) · Antibiotics (126) · Drug resistance (49)

Antimicrobial resistance in humans, livestock and the wider environment

Antimicrobial use and resistance

Miscellaneous Biological and Chemical Issues

9.4% of this theme group

Papers cover diverse, less‑focused topics ranging from molecular order to interdisciplinary analyses.

Order (19) · NAD+ kinase (11) · Human being (12) · Sodium (11)

Modalidade, polaridade e legibilidade em resumos académicos: uma análise comparativa multidisciplinar

Obiteljska grupna konferencija: prilika za građansko pravosuđe?

Cellular Toxicity and Oxidative Stress Assays

21.5% of this theme group

Authors urge careful interpretation of in‑vitro and in‑vivo models measuring stress and viability.

In vivo (32) · Flow cytometry (16) · In vitro (27) · Oxidative stress (19)

Effects of Microplastics on Cell Viability, Phagocytic Activity and Oxidative Stress in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells

Cell Painting for cytotoxicity and mode-of-action analysis in primary human hepatocytes

Genomic Selection and Trait Prediction Limits

14.6% of this theme group

Studies caution about uncertainties when applying genomic tools to plant breeding and animal feed strategies.

Agriculture (45) · Selection (26) · Production (28) · Trait (16)

Genomic selection in plant breeding: from theory to practice

Future Directions for Sustainable Poultry Feeding and Product Quality: Alternatives from Insects, Algae and Agro-Industrial Fermented By-Pro

Feed Additives and Health Impact Uncertainties

13.9% of this theme group

Research highlights the need for rigorous evaluation of novel feed compounds on animal and human health.

Feed additive (27) · Animal feed (28) · Feed conversion ratio (32) · Health benefits (30)

Natural Bioactive Compounds as Feed Additives: Strategies for Sustainable and Functional Livestock Production

The impact of substituting animal with plant protein foods in adults’ self-selected diets on environmental, nutritional, and health outcomes

Food Contaminant Safety and Regulation

13.6% of this theme group

Papers stress the importance of thorough safety assessments for emerging food additives and contaminants.

Food safety (66) · Hygiene (21) · Contamination (29) · Food contaminant (20)

Caffeine (1, 3, 7‐trimethylxanthine) in Foods: A Comprehensive Review on Consumption, Functionality, Safety, and Regulatory Matters

Insect-derived food colorants: Chemistry, applications, safety, and regulatory perspectives

DNA Damage and Repair Mechanism Complexity

13.5% of this theme group

Works point out challenges in interpreting gene‑expression changes linked to genomic instability.

Gene (41) · DNA damage (26) · DNA repair (13) · Gene expression (20)

Comparative analysis of microRNA expression in serum and plasma in patients screened for BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations

Homologous recombination deficiency in primary ER-positive and HER2-negative breast cancer

Co‑Selection of Antimicrobial Resistance

11.7% of this theme group

Authors warn that biocides and metals can amplify antibiotic resistance in food‑borne pathogens.

Antibiotic resistance (59) · Antibiotics (47) · Antimicrobial (38) · Bacteria (26)

Antibiotic use in food animals worldwide, with a focus on Africa: Pluses and minuses

Co-Selection of Resistance to Antibiotics, Biocides and Heavy Metals, and Its Relevance to Foodborne Pathogens

Pesticide Resistance Management Strategies

11.3% of this theme group

Research advises caution when altering doses or using biological controls to avoid resistance buildup.

Pesticide (34) · Integrated pest management (21) · PEST analysis (30) · Biological pest control (20)

The use of fungal entomopathogens as endophytes in biological control: a review

Managing pesticide resistance by changing the applied dose: a modeling analysis incorporating pesticide persistence and including low-dose m

Advanced Antibody and Imaging Techniques

17.4% of this theme group

Opportunities arise from novel fluorescent antibodies and flow cytometry for in‑vivo diagnostics.

Antibody (70) · In vivo (81) · Fluorescence (40) · Flow cytometry (50)

Figure 4 from Ancestrally Diverse Autologous Patient-Derived Organoid–Immune Cell Coculture Platform for Addressing Immunotherapeutic Outcom

Preparation, Characterization, and Binding Mechanism of Nanobodies Targeting Multiple Serotypes of <i>Salmonella</i>

Gene Modulation for Disease Therapy

17.2% of this theme group

Papers explore promising approaches using knockdown, up‑regulation, and apoptosis control to treat disorders.

Downregulation and upregulation (106) · Apoptosis (80) · Gene knockdown (103) · Cell growth (43)

Fat Mass and Obesity‐Associated Protein Contributes to Tumorigenesis and Drug Resistance of Diffuse Large B‐Cell Lymphoma by Suppressing <sc

RasGRP3 Promotes RAP1B Activity to Inhibit Endothelial Inflammation and Alleviate Atherosclerosis in High-Fat Diet-Fed ApoE−/− Mice

Functional Plant‑Based Foods and Antioxidants

14.6% of this theme group

Research highlights the potential of bioactive ingredients to improve health and support sustainable diets.

Health benefits (78) · Functional food (61) · Ingredient (48) · Antioxidant (69)

Plant-based functional foods for healthy aging: current trends, bioactive compounds, and future perspectives

PLANT-BASED PROTEINS: SOURCES, EXTRACTION METHODS AND FUNCTIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD INDUSTRY

Epigenetic Editing and RNA‑Based Diagnostics

13.7% of this theme group

Studies reveal emerging tools for modifying DNA methylation and detecting disease‑related RNAs.

Gene (164) · DNA methylation (60) · Messenger RNA (76) · DNA damage (55)

Convergent DNA methylation abnormalities at enhancers and bivalent promoters in human growth disorders

Stimuli-ResponsiveFusion of Binary-Star IntelligentDNA System for the Signal-On Amplification Detection of Cancer-RelatedmiRNA

Novel Antimicrobials and Postbiotic Applications

13.5% of this theme group

Works identify plant‑derived compounds and microbial metabolites as new strategies against resistant pathogens.

Antimicrobial (126) · Antibiotic resistance (66) · Biological pest control (54) · Bacteria (87)

Plants as sources of new antimicrobials and resistance-modifying agents

Postbiotics: Multifunctional Microbial Products Transforming Animal Health and Performance

Genetic Trait Mapping for Yield Improvement

11.9% of this theme group

Research focuses on leveraging germplasm and QTL analysis to boost crop productivity.

Germplasm (71) · Trait (52) · Quantitative trait locus (40) · Selection (53)

Evaluation of Genetic Variability and Trait Interrelationships Using Advanced Wheat Lines to Increase Yield

GENETIC VARIABILITY ANALYSIS FOR YIELD AND RELATED TRAITS IN WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.) MUTANT GENOTYPES

Sustainable Biomass Conversion and Bioeconomy

11.6% of this theme group

Papers present microbial fermentation and by‑product valorization as routes to greener agriculture.

Biomass (67) · Sustainability (77) · Agriculture (102) · Biofuel (35)

Microbial Fermentation: A Sustainable Strategy for Producing High-Value Bioactive Compounds for Agriculture, Animal Feed, and Human Health

Bioactive Compounds From Agri‐Food By‐Products: Advancements in Environmental Sustainability and Bioeconomic Progress

Milan

29.1% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $234.9M disclosed funding

Milano

19.3% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $500.5M disclosed funding

Rome

17.2% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $22.2M disclosed funding

Turin

11.1% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $36.7M disclosed funding

Bologna

8.2% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $59.9M disclosed funding

Verona

5.7% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $2.1M disclosed funding

Brescia

4.9% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Naples

4.5% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $2.1M disclosed funding