Nobel Prize winner Timothy Hunt concerned over number of smokers among Armenian youthFebruary 22, 2011 - 14:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The winner of 2001 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, British biochemist Timothy Hunt was invited to Armenia in the framework of Modern Genetics lecture series. At a news conference in Yerevan, Mr. Hunt expressed his concern over a vast number of smokers among Armenian youth. “Smoking is one of the main factors contributing to the development of cancer. As far as I know, breast and cervical cancer are also among widely spread diseases in Armenia. A vaccination process has already been launched in several countries, but the work has only started,” the scientist said. In conclusion, Mr. Hunt emphasized the role of biology in the struggle against new types of cancer occurring worldwide. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |