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About Massimo
Harnessing his dual expertise in molecular biology and digital communications, Massimo is a steadfast advocate for science, striving to weave it into the fabric of everyday life. As the founder and editor-in-chief of TheScienceBreaker, he is not just chasing a dream, but actively building a reality where society and science walk hand-in-hand. His aspiration is not one of distant admiration, but of close collaboration: empowering every individual with scientific understanding and fostering a collective enthusiasm for discovery. His vision is one of unity, where society acknowledges the integral role of science and technology in shaping our shared future.
Massimo is the editor of 352 Breaks:
The fragrance of plants: how their perfume pervades the air
It’s spring and the smell of flowers spreads through the air. What we perceive as “smell” are chemical compounds also called “volatiles” which are characteristic of each and every flower. But how do plants release their pleasant fragrances so that pollinators (and us) may perceive them?
Apr 18, 2018 | 3.5 min readObesity: The heavyweight of cancer
While it is widely known that cigarettes can lead to lung cancer development, other factors may pose similar hazards with even more resonance. One of them is obesity. Being overweight, in fact, may lead to cancer development, but also to its spread to other parts of the body.
Apr 12, 2018 | 4 min readStudies of the bugs within: telling sickness from cure
Gut microbiota, the bacterial communities that live inside our bodies, more and more appear to be related to our well-being. A major challenge for modern medicine, especially in regard to the role of “our” bacterial communities, is telling apart what is a cause of a disease and what is an effect of how we treat it.
Mar 20, 2018 | 4 min readFor polar bears the cost of living is rising
A thorough field study performed in the Beaufort and Chukchi seas, shows that polar bears are experiencing increased difficulty in keeping pace with global warming.
Mar 13, 2018 | 4 min readSwimming Against the Flow
Is your train moving or the one outside of your window-train? A tiny fish like zebrafish would be able to tell the difference in the blink of a...fin!
Mar 8, 2018 | 3.5 min readGut microbes as a novel anti-aging intervention?
Want a long-lasting life? Research shows that there might be an interplay between the microbes in your gut (gut microbiota) and aging. Hence, the answer is: take care of your gut microbiota!
Mar 6, 2018 | 4 min read