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Several Australian researchers were able to decipher the locking mechanism and functioning of the insulin receptor in the cell, which they described as a "molecular handshake." This discovery could be crucial for millions of diabetics worldwide, because insulin is the hormone responsible for retaining the sugar in the blood to transform into energy...
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While millions starve in the world, half of the planet's food goes to waste... A study released in the UK shows that 50% of the foods that are produced every year are never eaten, with the garbage can as a destination. The food waste ends up also causing the overuse of other scarce resources such as water.
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Gordon Strachan is to be named as the new Scotland manager, according to the latest gossip after Craig Levein lost his job in November. Strachan resigned as manager of Middlesbrough Football Club in 2010, made his name as a player at Manchester United and Leeds United and as a manager at Southampton and Glasgow Celtic.
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Many are the men who in later middle age try to perform but... well, it just doesn't happen. An understanding partner can say "It doesn't matter, dear" before she starts to fantasize about the milkman. Many are the times that the international community calls upon Israel not to proceed with colonies. Well, it just doesn't happen.
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Recently, the government of Iceland suspended talks on a possible accession of the country to the EU. As noted by the media, it had to do with a rather complex political situation. Many believe that in the next election the Independence Party that opposes the idea of joining the EU may come to power. The elections in Iceland are scheduled for April
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Experts predict a new world war, only this war will be a war of currencies. The threat was first announced by deputy chairman of the Bank of Russia Alexei Ulyukayev. According to him, despite the fact that the system of central banks is generally effective, some imprudent actions of individual actors may seriously destabilize the situation
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all crimes committed against Serbian civilians are justified on the laws of the jungle. USA and NATO helped Croatia (which couldn't do it on her own) complete the century-old dream to rid itself of Serbian Orthodox Christians becoming one of Europe's most ethnically and religiously "pure" banana republics
