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Greek scientist behind the development of biodegradable robots

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[: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...
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Greek scientist’s research for breast cancer opens up new treatments

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[: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...
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Greek scientists discovered new genes that cause skin cancer

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[: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...
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Member of the scientific team that detected the gravitational waves

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[:el] Andrew Melatos is an Associate Professor and Reader in the School of Physics at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Prof. Melatos is one of the scientists who participated in the scientific team that made first direct detection of gravitational waves. The scientific team confirmed Einstein’s...
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New study finds that dancing is good for the heart

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[: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....
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Discovered a method to “wake up” the brain

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[:el] Antoine Adamantidis is a Professor  at the Department of Clinical Research of the University of Bern and Department of Neurology at the Bern University Hospital. He is investigating the functional wiring and dynamics of neural circuits controlling sleep and wake states. He is using...
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Tries to map the human brain

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[:el] George Malliaras is a Professor and Head of the Bioelectronics Department in the  École Νationale Supérieur des Mines, in Saint-Etienne, France. His research on organic electronics and bioelectronics has been recognized with important international awards. Along with his research group he designs cerebral implants. In...
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Greek researcher’s study finds no link between insomnia and cholesterol levels

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[: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...
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2 Greek researchers discovered new material for mopping up oil spills

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[:el] An interconnected structure, which water can easily flow through, is key to creating a highly effective mechanical sponge for cleaning oil spills. The team consists of researchers Athanassia Athanassiou, Despina Fragouli and Javier Pinto. These are the findings from scientists at the Istituto Italiano di Technologia...
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Researching anti-cancer therapeutics

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[:el] Dr. George Demetri is a Greek-American Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, the director of the Center for Sarcoma and Bone Oncology at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, director of the Ludwig Center at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, and executive director for Clinical and Translational...

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