Scientists have discovered a “master” gene for alcoholism Experiments on mice have helped scientists figure out that the KLB gene is the main regulator of alcohol “appetite” of a person who determines how much he can drink its owner and how often he wants to do it. MOSCOW, November 28 — RIA Novosti. Experiments on mice have helped scientists figure out that the KLB gene is the main regulator of alcohol “appetite” of a person who determines how much he can drink its owner and how often he wants to do it, according to a paper published in the journal PNAS. See alsothe Males of monkeys learned not to argue with females In December last year, biologists discovered an unusual hormone FGF 21, which is synthesized by our liver, and controls the operation of the food center in the brain, including the craving for sweets. As suggested by scientists, in
Day: November 29, 2016
In Rostov the court started interrogation of Viktor Yanukovych
In Rostov the court started interrogation of Viktor Yanukovych Moscow. 28 Nov. INTERFAX.RU — Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on Monday began participation in the interrogation of participation of the Rostov regional court, the correspondent of Agency “Interfax” from the courtroom. The first questions Yanukovych will ask the representative of the party of protection. In a courtroom in Rostov-on-don in addition to Yanukovich is a former commander of the Internal troops of MIA of Ukraine Stanislav Shulyak. As reported, Svyatoshinsky regional court decided on 25 November to interview Yanukovych and Shulyak videoconference as witnesses in the case of five former employees of special forces “Berkut”. Kiev court has received notification from the Rostov regional court of the Russian Federation about the possibility of questioning via videoconference. Previous interrogation was thwarted right-wing radicals, who blocked the exit from the detention center in Kiev court accused of crimes on the Maidan, the
Defense Ministry: the West threatens Russia with new sanctions for the release of 80 thousand Syrians in Aleppo
© The Rumaf via AP MOSCOW, November 29. /TASS/. Western countries urging to introduce new sanctions against Russia after the Syrian Aleppo was released 80 thousand civilians, said the official representative of Russian defense Ministry major General Igor Konashenkov.
Patients Annunciation hospital was operated by people with no medical training
At the clinical hospital of the city of Blagoveshchensk in the Amur region on the positions of doctors working employees without professional education. This was reported on the website of the regional Prosecutor’s office. “The audit found evidence of employment of persons without appropriate professional education, certificate by specialty “urology”. However, according to the operating log, as specified by the staff in the absence of certificates of urologists surgery citizens”, — stated in the message Department. It was also found that the equipment of the urology Department of the hospital did not meet the standard. The city attorney in the interests of one of the citizens sent to court the statement of claim about compensation of moral harm caused to him due to the provision of substandard medical care. The doctor had made representation with the requirement to eliminate the revealed violations. Additionally, the materials were sent to investigative bodies.
The authorities of the Italian Trieste was thinking about a complete ban on begging
The authorities of the Italian city of Trieste in the North-East of the country is thinking about a complete ban on begging. About The Local reports Tuesday, November 29. It was specifically noted that the penalty would be not only beggars, but also to give them alms. But that’s not the only innovation: according to the rules proposed by the newly elected city administration, people will be banned for a long time to sit on the ground or lying on the benches — it will be a penalty from 150 to 900 Euro. It will be impossible to pitch tents in the parks and on the streets. Will be increased and the fines for Smoking and drinking alcohol in parks — for such an offence will have to pay from 100 to 600 € and for illegal Parking (from 25 to 250 Euro). As told Deputy mayor, a member of
Right-wing candidate for the presidency of Austria announced visit to Russia
Photo: globallookpress.com The presidential candidate of the far-right Austrian freedom party (fpö) Norbert Hofer said that in case of victory in the elections on 4 December one of the first countries he will visit will be Russia. He said this in an interview with Österreich. “I spoke with the Russian Ambassador, he asked me, I’d like to visit soon Moscow, and I said, “Yes, I would”. Also I was invited to China. But the first visit I’m going to apply to the Czech Republic, as made a promise to the President [of the Czech Republic Milos] Zeman”, — said the politician. Hofer also expressed the view that the EU is “difficult phase”, so the exit from the EU any country puts its existence at risk. However, he noted that Austria will raise the referendum question on the refusal of EU membership only in the case of making it to Turkey
New MiG-29SMT entered the aviation center videoconferencing in Astrakhan
© Dmitry Rogulin/TASS MOSCOW, November 29. /TASS/. A fighter wing of MiG-29SMT entered the centre of combat training and combat employment of aerospace forces in the Astrakhan region, to the end of the year there will come another batch of these aircraft, reported the press service of the defense Ministry.
Most Russians want to be friends with the West as never before
Two-thirds of Russians have declared their desire to be friends with the West. This is evidenced by data survey, conducted in November of this year, “Levada-center”, according to RBC. According to the publication, these results are close to the historical high of March 2000, when the thaw in relations expressed 76% of survey participants. Now the policy of rapprochement was supported by 71% of respondents. In the summer of 2015, the figure was only half. The desire of Russians to have good relations with European countries grew amid the increasing negativity toward the United States. In November “mostly bad” and “bad” to America took 56% of the respondents. In relation to the EU-54%. According to the Deputy Director of “Levada-center” Alexei Grazhdankin, the lion’s share of survey participants is confident that the initiative of normalization of relations must come from the West. In addition, respondents do not
Seven people died as a result of the accident in New Zealand
Seven people died as a result of the accident in New Zealand The ship capsized due to heavy swells in the ocean. SYDNEY, November 27. /Offset. TASS Pavel Vanichkin/. At least seven people were killed in the accident of a small fishing vessel that occurred on Saturday in harbour Kaipara in New Zealand. This was announced Sunday by local police. Onboard a vessel there were 11 persons. According to available information, the ship capsized due to heavy swells in the ocean. Seven people drowned, three were rescued, searches of one more victim continues. Rescue operation takes place in conditions of poor visibility, strong winds and high waves. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Wes Anderson took a Christmas short film with Adrien Brody for H&M
Wes Anderson took a Christmas short film with Adrien Brody for H&M Wes Anderson shot for H&M the incredible beauty of a mini-movie with Adrien Brody in the title role. Touching movie, though inspired by the movie “the Darjeeling limited” tells about the “Winter Express”, whose visit to the destination on Christmas eve delayed by as much as 12.5 hours. The conductor, played by Brody, said passengers unpleasant news, and invite them to a festive brunch, organized as an apology.