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Brazilian scientists have developed a method to reduce the toxic effects of the venom of a rattlesnake so that it can be used as a strong painkiller to treat chronic pain. This is reported by Toxins magazine. It is noted that the main component of the venom of the snake Crotalus durissus terrificus is the substance crotoxin. It has very strong analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antitumor effects, but at the same time shows toxic properties, which can lead to internal bleeding, hypotonia, visual impairment, paralysis of peripheral and respiratory muscles, neuroto...

A new social policy to improve the conditions of service of Georgian military personnel has been adopted by the Georgian Defense Department. This is reported on February 21 by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Georgia. It is reported that the program is already widely operational in military units. Buildings of headquarters, classrooms, infirmaries, barracks, hotels and recreation areas are being built and renovated on the territory of military centres. Construction of concrete roads, construction of square...

Italian-American car manufacturer Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will soon introduce a new generation of Strada pickup truck, created for the South American market. This is reported by Motor on February 17. According to preliminary information, the pickup truck will be officially presented in early spring 2020. At the same time Strada will be a reduced clone of cargo Toro, but only externally. The pickup will be produced in the version with a two-door and four-door cabin. It is assumed that the new product will be built on the same chassis as the Argo hatchback. It is worth noting that Argo is one of the top 10 most popular cars in Brazil. It is quite possible that Strada will receive the same engine as Argo, under the hood of which stands the atmospheric engine Firefly 1.3 with a capacity of 101 hp. The estimated load capacity of the new product is 700 kg. Recall, in South America the new generation Fiat Strada has not been produced for more than 20 years. Read also: Fiat can stop th...