I live in one of the Greekest parts of the world that's not in Greece -- Astoria in New York City. And believe me when I tell you that Greeks the world over are pumped for the Olympics this year.

But they're also a bit worried what with all the stories circulating about how the facilities aren't ready yet at the pool and other problems. Plus they're freaked about the possibility of terrorism.

Well, they might want to add another worry to the list. Apparently there's a new test for human growth hormone (HGH) which is a banned substance. But new tests are always controversial and this one is likely to be no different.

International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge has already warned potential Olympians that HGH, a naturally occurring substance in the body that can be used for performance-enhancing purposes, could be included in the tests conducted in Athens in August.

Bowers and World Anti-Doping Agency Director of Science Olivier Rabin forcefully echoed that warning today after a two-day scientific symposium on HGH sponsored by the US Anti-Doping Agency.

"There will be collection of blood at the Athens Games, and it's possible this test could be used," said Bowers. "When a test for HGH is validated, it will be used."

"A collection of Blood at the Athens Games"? That sounds like something you'd hear on al Jazeera.