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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 13-10-28
CONTENTS
[01] Dr Skourides talks to CNA about potential of a protein in cancer
treatment
[02] Minister pledges to confront vested interests
[01] Dr Skourides talks to CNA about potential of a protein in cancer
treatment
Although the Laboratory of Developmental Biology and Nanobiotechnology at
the University of Cyprus does not focus on cancer research, it has made
significant research in the field of embryology, which could possibly
help in the treatment of cancer.
In an interview with CNA, Head of the Laboratory, Assistant Professor
Dr Paris A. Skourides, talked about the breakthrough that was made by
his research team, the results of which were recently published in the
scientific journal ‘Development.'
"This work was centered on exploring the role of a protein called
FAK in the development of the embryo and specifically its role in
morphogenesis. This protein was known to be essential in embryonic
development but its precise role was not understood", he said.
[02] Minister pledges to confront vested interests
Justice and Public Order Minister Ionas Nicolaou has pledged that the
government will clash with vested interests in order to bring to justice
those responsible for the country's economic woes.
He was speaking, on Sunday, during an event commemorating October 28,
1940 when Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas said "no" to Mussolini's
demand to allow Italian troops to enter Greece.
Nicolaou further stressed that the government is doing its utmost so
that the country exits the crisis as soon as possible.
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