The Local Italy https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Gene makes coffee-lovers full of beans: Italian study A groundbreaking study carried out in coffee-mad Italy has helped identify a gene scientists say could regulate our appetite for espressos and cappuccinos. https://www.thelocal.it/20160829/italian-study-finds-new-gene-controlling-coffee-consumption Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:40:07 +0200 italian-study-finds-new-gene-controlling-coffee-consumption Milan gene research hope for childhood disease A new type of gene therapy has shown promise in wiping out two rare childhood diseases, apparently without the risks of causing cancer, international researchers said on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.it/20130712/milan-gene-research-gives-hope-for-childhood-diseases Fri, 12 Jul 2013 10:37:00 +0200 milan-gene-research-gives-hope-for-childhood-diseases