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- Obers, Niels A., et al.
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Quantum gravity phenomenology at the dawn of the multi-messenger era—A review
- 2022
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In: Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics. - : Elsevier BV. - 0146-6410 .- 1873-2224. ; 125
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Research review (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The exploration of the universe has recently entered a new era thanks to the multi-messenger paradigm, characterized by a continuous increase in the quantity and quality of experimental data that is obtained by the detection of the various cosmic messengers (photons, neutrinos, cosmic rays and gravitational waves) from numerous origins. They give us information about their sources in the universe and the properties of the intergalactic medium. Moreover, multi-messenger astronomy opens up the possibility to search for phenomenological signatures of quantum gravity. On the one hand, the most energetic events allow us to test our physical theories at energy regimes which are not directly accessible in accelerators; on the other hand, tiny effects in the propagation of very high energy particles could be amplified by cosmological distances. After decades of merely theoretical investigations, the possibility of obtaining phenomenological indications of Planck-scale effects is a revolutionary step in the quest for a quantum theory of gravity, but it requires cooperation between different communities of physicists (both theoretical and experimental). This review, prepared within the COST Action CA18108 “Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach”, is aimed at promoting this cooperation by giving a state-of-the art account of the interdisciplinary expertise that is needed in the effective search of quantum gravity footprints in the production, propagation and detection of cosmic messengers.
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- Fedele, Vita, et al.
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Epigenetic Regulation of ZBTB18 Promotes Glioblastoma Progression
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In: Molecular Cancer Research. - : AMER ASSOC CANCER RESEARCH. - 1541-7786 .- 1557-3125. ; 15:8, s. 998-1011
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Glioblastoma (GBM) comprises distinct subtypes characterized by their molecular profile. Mesenchymal identity in GBM has been associated with a comparatively unfavorable prognosis, primarily due to inherent resistance of these tumors to current therapies. The identification of molecular determinants of mesenchymal transformation could potentially allow for the discovery of new therapeutic targets. Zinc Finger and BTB Domain Containing 18 (ZBTB18/ZNF238/RP58) is a zinc finger transcriptional repressor with a crucial role in brain development and neuronal differentiation. Here, ZBTB18 is primarily silenced in the mesenchymal subtype of GBM through aberrant promoter methylation. Loss of ZBTB18 contributes to the aggressive phenotype of glioblastoma through regulation of poor prognosis-associated signatures. Restitution of ZBTB18 expression reverses the phenotype and impairs tumor-forming ability. These results indicate that ZBTB18 functions as a tumor suppressor in GBM through the regulation of genes associated with phenotypically aggressive properties.
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- Tuccari, G., et al.
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DBBC3 development
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In: Proceedings of Science. - 1824-8039.
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The RadioNet3 JRA project named 'DBBC3' is progressing as planned. The first units of the 4 GHz bandwidth samplers are available as well as the CORE3 processing elements. The first functional mode for both of them has been successfully tested and the construction of two further DBBC3 units is under way. The main parts of the system are shown together with their performance, and an overview of the implementation is presented for data-rates of 32 and 64 Gbps with two examples of their application: a) astronomical for the EVN and for millimetre VLBI with the EHT (Event Horizon Telescope), and b) geodetic for the VGOS broadband network.
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