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Could squirrel fur trade have contributed to England’s medieval leprosy outbreak?
Genetic analysis of a pre-Norman skull unearthed in a garden in Suffolk has added to a growing body of evidence that East Anglia may have been the epicentre of an epidemic of leprosy that spread through medieval England. The authors … Continue reading
New test for ancient DNA authenticity throws doubt on Stone Age wheat trade
A DNA sample thought to show prehistoric trade in cereals is most likely from modern wheat, according to new research led by the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology. read more (e) Science News – Paleontology & Archaeology
Ursino, Gambino clans worked ‘hand in glove’ in drug trade
IMG class=hide alt=”Ursino, Gambino clans worked ‘hand in glove’ in drug trade” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wpid-c715368c78399ef6e5ea5e2c14c0bc02.jpg” (see related) (ANSA) – Rome, February 11 – Coordinated drug raids in New York and Italy resulted in a wave of arrests on both sides of the … Continue reading
‘Ndrangheta ‘snatching U.S. Cosa Nostra drug trade’
IMG class=hide alt=”‘Ndrangheta ‘snatching U.S. Cosa Nostra drug trade’” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wpid-672dd044acc848d6c09496ca7155f08b.jpg” (By Denis Greenan). P(ANSA) – Rome, February 11 – Calabria’s ‘Ndrangheta mafia, once a poor relation of the Sicilian Mafia, has grown in heft and reach thanks to its dominance … Continue reading
High prelates trade luxury cars for economy vehicles
(ANSA) – Vatican City, October 24 – Pope Francis’ call for the Church to be poor and for the poor is producing the first effects at the Vatican. After a number of bishops and high prelates replaced their golden crosses … Continue reading
Italy’s foreign trade up in August
(ANSA) – Rome, October 16 – Italy’s foreign trade showed signs of a rebound in figures released Tuesday by the statistics agency Istat. Exports from recession-hit Italy grew 1.7% in August with respect to July, while imports increased by 1.1%.Foreign … Continue reading