  World-famous scientists to deliver lectures on modern genetics in YerevanJanuary 24, 2011 - 15:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On February 20-26, Yerevan will host a course of lectures on modern genetics. The event was organized by Young Biologists Association (YBA) NGO jointly with Yerevan State University (YSU) and the Federation of the Societies of Biochemistry (FEBS), association chairman Arsen Gasparyan said. The event, focusing on the latest achievements in genetics and genetic instabilities as cause of cancer, will feature 13 world-famous scientists, including an English biochemist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine laureate Timothy Hunt. 30 Armenian and 19 foreign students, as well as young scientists from U.S., UK, France, Japan, Russia, Canada were invited to participate.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
