"We here at SNS are at the cutting-edge of being able to interpret data from HERA, clarifying what the observations tell us about the first galaxies,” says Andrei Mesinger, who sits on the HERA executive board and is co-financing the project with a European Research Council grant”.

Barone is Professor of Physical Chemistry, and he will guide the institution beginning in the fall. Barone was the only candidate for the position, which is chosen by a vote of the entire faculty.

Astrophysicists have taken a major step forward in understanding how supermassive black holes formed. Using data from Hubble and two other space telescopes, Italian researchers have found the best evidence yet for the seeds that ultimately grow into these cosmic giants.

What are the mechanisms that keep the stem cells of an embryo capable of generating every cell type in our organism? A team of researchers in Pisa, Rome, Florence and Cambridge (UK) coordinated by Dr. Federico Cremisi, has just given an answer to this question

The Scuola Normale Superiore invites qualified scholars to apply for the following currently open Expression of Interest (EOI) positions: 3 at the Florence site and 3 in Pisa. Deadline for submission 31st May 2016

It’s well known that genetic differences among individuals influence lifespan, but new research in the February 24th issue of Cell Systems suggests that differences in patterns of gene expression in young age may also predict longevity.

As always, the Scuola Normale PhD courses are open to all citizens with a degree, the candidates are selected according to the research project they present and an assessment of their skills.

Calls are still open for the assignation of five associate professor posts. Four posts – two of full professors and two of associate professors – are due to be assigned in the next few days with the conclusion of the call procedures.