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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 344 Breaks:
Gene therapy and ALS: one step closer to the clinic
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a devastating, invariably fatal neurodegenerative disorder. Now researchers demonstrate that a novel gene therapy treatment that silences the toxic gene is safe in monkeys. This breakthrough treatment could soon be in the clinic.
Mar 6, 2019 | 4 min readSalmon are shrinking and you can see it in their genes
Atlantic salmon age at maturity has globally declined over the last four decades. This trait is strongly associated to survival and reproductive success. By monitoring temporal changes in the gene (vgll3) controlling age at maturity, we showed that Atlantic salmon have quickly evolved to mature earlier, at a smaller size, in the Teno river.
Mar 4, 2019 | 4 min readThe first interstellar immigrant of the solar system
The asteroids and comets of the solar system did not all form in situ as some were captured during the late stages of planet formation. Identifying asteroids that “immigrated” to the solar system from other star systems has now become possible.
Mar 1, 2019 | 4 min readBioBits™: Making Hands-on Biology Experiences Accessible for Everyone
With low-cost protein expression technology, we developed cheap and easy-to-use kits to teach molecular biology lessons, allowing access to hands-on biology activities for low-resource classrooms.
Feb 22, 2019 | 3.5 min readDNA G-Quadruplexes: ‘knot’ that simple!
Known as the ‘molecule of life’, DNA is found in every cell in our body, providing a set of instructions for the function and organization throughout our bodies. DNA’s knot-like structures have been fascinating scientists across diverse disciplines since their presence or absence can ‘turn on’ or ‘turn off’ the instructions in DNA.
Feb 20, 2019 | 3.5 min readWhat can citrus teach us about fluid dispersal?
Technology has enabled the productions of small-scale fluid jets with precision nozzles and pumps, and pressurized tanks. These can be cumbersome, but nature provides an alternative for fluid dispersal by way of citrus fruit.
Feb 6, 2019 | 4 min read