Brain contains billions of specialised cells called neurons that are key to the functioning of the nervous system. Development and evolution of the brain have been linked to the growth and size of its outer layer – the neocortex – which controls consciousness, emotion, and reasoning, as well as language and memory. In mammals, the […]

Human Technopole aims to develop a centre of excellence for life sciences in Italy, establishing a relationship with the external community on the basis of the values and principles of innovation and cultural openness. In line with this role, Human Technopole has decided to publish, on a voluntary basis, it’s first Integrated Report referring to the […]

Ribosomes are complex molecular machines that produce proteins, the key building blocks of all cells. They consist of a small and a large subunit that mature separately and subsequently come together to form a functional ribosome. Ribosome biogenesis is complex: it starts with the synthesis of small- and large-subunit precursors in the nucleolus – a defined sub compartment of the cell nucleus. Nucleoli are very peculiar organelles that […]

Human Technopole Director, former EMBL Director General, Professor Iain Mattaj was awarded the German Cross of Merit (‘Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland’) at a ceremony held at EMBL Heidelberg on 9 September 2021. The honour recognises Professor Mattaj’s commitment to the German public and the common good through fostering and increasing the interaction and dialogue between EMBL and the German community […]

Among HT’s six core facilities, there is a high performing Data Centre to store, manage and analyse huge amounts of data and information and support researchers’ activities. Once Human Technopole is fully operational the Data Centre will be in a new technical area which complements the South Building and will support the computational needs of […]