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A famous albino gorilla that lived for 40 years at the Barcelona Zoo got its white coloring by way of inbreeding, new research shows. Snowflake was a male Western lowland gorilla . He was born in the wild and captured in 1966 by villagers in Equatorial Guinea. As the only known white gorilla in the world, Snowflake was a zoo celebrity until his death of skin cancer in 2003. A few studies had attempted to get to the bottom of what caused Snowflake's color-free complexion, but the exact genetic mutation had never been found. Now, Spanish researchers have sequenced the gorilla's entire genome, revealing that Snowflake was probably the offspring of a pairing between an uncle and a niece. [ Photos: Snowflake the Albino Gorilla ] Explaining albinism In humans, four genetic mutations are known to cause albinism, a syndrome marked by a lack of skin, eye and hair pigment. People with albinism are at high risk for vision problems and skin cancers because of this missing pigment. … [Read more...] about Snowflake the Albino Gorilla Was Inbred, Study Finds

Billions of dollars could lie waiting for exporters from the top of the South Island if they considered new markets or food products, a new report suggests. Infometrics report Food for Thought highlights opportunities for trade in Te Tauihi, the region which covers the Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough districts. The report said there was another $24 billion to be made in Te Tauihu by diversifying and identifying different markets. “Our analysis has profiled products including peanut butter, ice cream, and mussel oil, which all have potential for growth that exporters in the top of the south can consider,'' Infometrics chief forecast Gareth Kiernan said. READ MORE: Region facing several big challenges, outgoing development boss says Prepare for another recession in 2021: Infometrics Kiwifruit and wine the stars of $9.2b horticulture industry Ali Boswijk, chief executive of the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the report more as a way to keep businesses … [Read more...] about Billions more in exports to be found at top of South Island: report

Over half of the food business operators in the city are outside the ambit of the food safety licensing regime, a survey conducted by the Commissionerate of Food Safety has found. Food safety officials found a majority of the 5,200-odd eateries in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation limits did not possess the license and registration mandated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) rules. The anomaly came to light during a survey undertaken in the city as part of the nationwide ‘Eat Right Challenge’ that is spearheaded by the FSSAI. The survey, which was conducted across the Thiruvananthapuram, Kazhakuttam, Vattiyurkavu and Nemom food safety circles through Kudumbashree workers, incorporated data collected from hotels, restaurants, bakeries, tea-stalls, wayside eateries ( thattukadas ), casual food business operators and vendors of fish and other products. According to Alex K. Isaac, Assistant Food Safety Commissioner, Thiruvananthapuram, the violators were … [Read more...] about Over half of city’s eateries lack food safety licence

The boyfriend of Novichok victim Yulia Skripal has vanished and has not been seen since the poisoning murder plot three years ago, a friend of his has claimed. They say that Yulia, 36, and Stepan Vikeev were planning to marry and raise a family before she was poisoned with her dad Sergei, 69, in Salisbury in 2018. His dramatic disappearance has led to allegations that he was working for the Russian secret services and was involved in the entire mission from the start. Investigative journalists in Russia have found absolutely no trace of him. It is understood Stepan worked for a clandestine organisation called the Institute of Modern Security Problems. His mother Tatiana was head of the unit, believed to be “an integral part” of the FSB – which replaced the notorious Russian KGB secret service. What is your view? Have your say in the comments section One friend said: “No one has seen him. He has vanished off the face of the earth. "There are two schools of thought … [Read more...] about Mystery of Salisbury Novichok victim’s vanished boyfriend amid ‘honeytrap’ claims

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I was planning to use GrabCar to get to my lunch with Ms Tan Hooi Ling, the co-founder of Grab. But the night before, I heard how a private-hire car driver had to ask his passenger to guide him along the route. I didn't want to risk being late, so I called for a Comfort cab instead. The driver had no problems getting me there. Ms Tan has chosen Bukit Merah View Market and Food Centre to meet. Her PR folks had assured me there was a reason for her choice. It's a hot day and the centre is noisy, filling up fast with a lunch crowd. I settle at a table in the quietest corner I can find and message Grab's PR manager, Claire, to let her know where I'm sitting. They arrive, via Grab, of course. Ms Tan, 33, whose title is both co-founder and chief operating officer, is tall and very slim. She's in a black T-shirt and jeans, both from Uniqlo, and white sneakers. She's barefaced except for a lick of lipstick, and carries a grey, haversack-styled bag. She could pass off as a university … [Read more...] about Lunch With Sumiko: Grab whiz Tan Hooi Ling happy to stay low-key