Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno

Characterization of the fragmented mitogenome of the European badger louse Trichodectes melis reveals conserved organization in non-coding regions

Abstract Mitochondrial genome fragmentation is widespread in lice but remains poorly understood, with molecular data still scarce for many ectoparasitic species, particularly those associated with wild hosts. Here, we characterize the complete mitochondrial genome of Trichodectes...

Eco-friendly One-Pot Synthesis of Oxamide

Abstract A novel, eco-friendly one-pot synthesis of oxamide was developed using nontoxic starting materials, offering a safer alternative to traditional methods. The procedure yields a highly pure oxamide precipitate within 2 days. By optimizing key reaction parameters including...

Activities of the Animal Welfare Body at the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Umbria and Marche “Togo Rosati” from 2016 to 2025

Animal welfare and ethical responsibility are central considerations in animal research. In Italy, European Directive 2010/63/EU was implemented through Legislative Decree No. 26/2014, establishing Animal Welfare Bodies (AWBs) to ensure ethical project evaluation and promote the...