The First Outstanding 50 Years of “Università Politecnica delle Marche”The book describes the significant multidisciplinary research findings at the Universit Politecnica delle Marche and the expected future advances. It addresses some of the most dramatic challenges posed by todays fast growing, global society and the changes it has caused. It also discusses solutions to improve the wellbeing of human beings. The book covers the main research achievements in the various disciplines of the life sciences, and includes