vor 07.01.2012 09:36
permalinkObama talks with the Palestinians and Israelis King of Jordan on the phone
6 The White House said in a statement the same day U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Palestinian talks in Jordan with King Abdullah of Jordan on the phone.
The statement said the two leaders said that the Middle East to achieve comprehensive and lasting peace is the common objective, and promised to Palestinians and Israelis in the next few weeks on the talks and other issues of mutual concern to keep in touch.
3 Palestine and Israel in the Jordanian capital Amman, the two sides more than a year for the first time a direct dialogue. U.S. State Department spokesman, said Victoria Newland 5, 9, Palestinians and Israelis will be held in Amman on Middle East peace process and hold a new round of talks.
Palestinians and Israelis in September 2010 leaders in Washington to restart interrupted nearly 20 months of direct talks, but Israel does not extend the due end of September 2010 the West Bank Jewish settlements in the limit order, only two rounds of talks that caught impasse. Palestinians and Israelis want the Middle East Quartet in January 26 out of a comprehensive peace proposal
vor 07.01.2012 09:39
permalinkThe United States the world's first hybrid embryos bred monkeys Yin Zhengyi
The United States before the Oregon Health & Science University researcher (5) announced the successful mix of six different rhesus monkey embryos, the world's first three mixed-breed fetal monkeys. Research has attracted the British abolition of animal tissue vivisection League (BUAV) strongly criticized, described it as "very disturbing", ignoring animal rights, to have spiritual monkeys as "guinea pigs" of moral concern that there will be more monkeys due to the expense of such experiments.
Study in the latest issue of "cells" journals, describing experimental tremendous possibilities for medical research. Researchers from six different rhesus monkey embryo cell extract, mixed into a single embryo in the laboratory after the implantation of female monkeys successfully bred three males, namely Roku, Hex and Chimero, of which the first two only twin births, respectively, Japanese and Greek number "6" name, which name comes from Greek mythology, the synthesis of the beast "Jimei La."
3 mixed germ monkeys have six different types of cells, thus inherits all his parents were unique DNA. This kind of mixture of two or more different cell from the animal known as "chimeras" (chimera), also from "Jimei La" is used.
In fact, scientists had been successful embryo using mixed methods, and encouraged a lack of specific gene knockout (knock-out) mice to study diabetes, heart disease, but the cultivation of mixed embryo experiments in primates had never succeeded.
Researcher, said the monkey was born after embryo mix very healthy, because monkeys and human mental and biological similar study will help to increase the in vitro fertilization, artificial contraception and foster awareness of organ technologies. Led the study Mitalipov said stem cell research if they want to bring theory to humans by rats, you must first understand the function of primate cells.
vor 07.01.2012 09:09
permalinkBritish Navy to the Strait of Hormuz to send the most advanced destroyer
In recent days, Iran and the West escalating struggle between countries, the Strait of Hormuz to shipping problems caused by the parties concerned. No. 6, British media reported that 11 British Royal Navy sent in the most advanced battle destroyer "brave number" to the Gulf, to ensure uninterrupted transportation of crude oil.
"Brave No." destroyer looming 2006 Type 45 destroyers, eat 7500 tons of water, ship personnel 191 people. Containing 48 "Sea Viper", and a missile can be used for special operations helicopters. Ship cost 100 million pounds of warships equipped with the world's most advanced radar equipment can track to determine the missile, aircraft and other aerial threats. And control software is upgraded, the ability to destroy incoming missiles has been greatly improved. In the previous exercise, "brave number" to track, lock and destroy the ability of the relevant target than the previous 42 destroyer increased by 5 times. Former British First Sea Lord West said, "brave number" is definitely the first in the world, with incredible ability. He would like to see the warship in the Gulf region to show its potential.
British navy top that, "brave number" to the Gulf, Iran will send a strong signal. And according to changes in the situation, the British Navy could send more warships to the region, and the other a Type 45 destroyer "Intrepid" soon after receiving the command to start. UK Ministry of Defence spokesman confirmed the news, said in passing that, although the "brave No." destroyer of the ability of other ships, but it has long been deployed in the Gulf region is a good plan, and is completely normal deployment and rotation .
British Defense Secretary Hammond No. 5 in the United States that any attempt to blockade the Strait of Hormuz behavior will lead to military action from the British Royal Navy. He said the Strait of Hormuz is 20% of global crude oil must pass through the British Navy is to maintain the safety of the military part of the Strait, one of its tasks is to ensure that these transport routes open.