VARONE , C.

Free-field conditions on the ground surface are widely used to assess the local seismic response. Nevertheless, this assumption is a very strong approximation in urban areas since the dynamic interaction between the urban agglomerate and the soil cannot be neglected. Several studies evidenced the transmission of vibrations from the buildings to...

The Seismic Microzonation of level 3 (SM3) is nowadays a world-wide accepted tool for the mitigation of seismic risk. The SM3 is a complex process involving different disciplines ranging from Geology and Applied Seismology to Structural and Geotechnical Engineering. The outcome of a SM3 is presented on a zoning map in terms of a selected ground...

No description

Leptin is now considered an important signalling molecule of the reproductive system, as it regulates the production of gonadotrophins, the blastocyst formation and implantation, the normal placentation, as well as the foeto-placental communication. Leptin is a peptide hormone secreted mainly by adipose tissue, and the placenta is the second...