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3 centuries of Greek artistry in a spectacular exhibition in USA
[:el] In spring 2016, for the first time in the United States, a major international loan exhibition will focus on the astonishing wealth, outstanding artistry, and technical achievements of the Hellenistic period (323-30 B.C.)—the three centuries between Alexander and Cleopatra. Opening at The Metropolitan Museum...
Greek scientist behind the development of biodegradable robots
[:el] Scientists from the Italian Institute of Technology are developing ‘smart materials’ that could lead to robots that will decompose like a human body once they’ve reached the end of their life-span. Robots are getting ever more life-like, but underneath their synthetic skin it’s a...
Greek scientist’s research for breast cancer opens up new treatments
[:el] EPFL scientists, among them a Greek researcher, have developed an animal model for breast cancer that faithfully captures the disease. Tested on human breast tissue, this the most clinically realistic model of breast cancer to date. Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related...
The 50 wealthiest Greek Americans
[:el] The newspaper The National Herald issued the annual list of 50 Wealthiest Greek- Americans. The last few years that the special issue is being published, it brings to light successfull Greeks. Skill, knowledge, persistence, and timing. The people who populate our s annual list...
Greek scientists discovered new genes that cause skin cancer
[:el] Geneticists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), Switzerland and NYU Langone Medical Center have discovered new genes responsible for skin cancer, a breakthrough that could lead in personalised treatments for the patients. The research is led by a Greek scientist. The skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma...
Tracy Spiridakos in new Fox tv series
[:el] Tracy Spiridakos, the former star of “Revolution” and recurring guest star on “Bates Motel”, has just landed a new role as the lead in FOX’s new drama pilot “Recon”. She will be starring alongside Alexander Siddig (“Game of Thrones”‘ Doran Martell) as Alexa, an...
New study finds that dancing is good for the heart
[:el] According to a new study moderate-intensity dancing was associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease mortality to a greater extent than walking. The association between dance and cardiovascular disease mortality may be explained by high-intensity bouts during dancing, lifelong adherence, or psychosocial benefits....
Greek doctor performs first uterus transplant in U.S.
[:el] Surgeons at the Cleveland Clinic have performed the first uterus transplant in the United States. The operation, which took nine hours, was performed using a uterus from a deceased organ donor. The leader of the surgical team is Dr. Andreas G. Tzakis, who has performed...
The Greek who won an Oscar
[:el] “Stutterer” won the Oscar for Best Short Film with director of photography Michael Paleodimos. Irish short film Stutterer has taken home the Oscar for Best Short Film (Live Action) at the 88th Academy Awards. Benjamin Cleary, who wrote, directed and edited the film, accepted the...
Greek researcher’s study finds no link between insomnia and cholesterol levels
[:el] One of the questions that keep individuals suffering with insomnia awake at night is whether there is a link between insomnia and heart disease. A new study published today, based on a large representative sample of the U.S. population, helps to answer that. The...