Scientists from The University of Manchester have discovered that 'lonely' microbes are more likely to mutate, resulting in higher rates of antibiotic resistance. The study, published today in Nature Communications and jointly funded by The Wellcome Trust and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, explored the mutation rates of E. coli. Researchers found out that the rate of mutation varied according to how many of the bacteria there were. Surprisingly, they discovered that more bacteria gave fewer mutations. Meanwhile more 'lonely' bacteria developed ...

Dublin, Ireland and Cold Spring Harbor, NY – In research published today in Molecular Psychiatry, a multinational team of scientists presents new evidence supporting the theory that in at least some cases of schizophrenia, autism and intellectual disability (ID), malfunctions in some of the same genes are contributing to pathology. The team, the product of an ongoing collaboration between Professors W. Richard McCombie of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) and Aiden Corvin of Trinity College, Dublin, studied a type of gene aberration called de novo mutation, in a ...

Novelist S DeGiorgio announced the launch of Orion Connection, the first installment in the Legends Trilogy, a sci-fi adventure series that begins on the eve of NASA's first manned mission to Mars. "NASA's decision to name Earth's first Mars-bound spacecraft 'Orion' is a happy coincidence," said the author. "Shows like Ancient Aliens and Cosmos have focused interest in the Orion constellation as humanity continues to search for intelligent life in our galaxy. The first draft of Orion Connection was written in 2000 and started as a personal dare. Could I as a fiction ...

The president and founder of Affirmations in Action and one of Ebony Magazine's Most Influential Black Americans between 2003 and 2005, Steven T. Birdine said, "Neil Williams is an incredible man with an extraordinary journey. He is an impeccable man of honor, courage, dignity and valor." Retired Captain/Author Neil Diamond Williams will discuss this title and his novels via the Dark Mantis Talk Show. Neil Diamond Williams is also a college recruiter, student adviser and college administrator. Neil also served as an assistant of institutional advancement at Edward Waters ...

May 11th is Mother's Day ...a time to celebrate mothers around the world. They love, they nurture, carry out selfless acts and still find time to give to others. With child abuse and neglect on the rise, this is an especially important time to recognize loving moms in our country. Love Our Children USA takes pride in announcing the recipient of the Ninth Annual Mothers Who Make A Difference Awards, recognizing celebrity mothers for balancing motherhood, work and causes. This year's winner is celebrity mom Kristen Bell who is a mom, actress and advocate against paparazzi ...

Oz Pearlman of New York successfully defended his men's title and Rachel Clattenburg of Washington, D.C., claimed victory in the women's competition at the 18th Annual Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon, presented by Life Time - The Healthy Way of Life Company (NYSE: LTM), today on a sunny, breezy morning at the Jersey Shore. The win marked the fourth in four tries in this race for Pearlman, who also won in 2008, 2011 and 2012. Pearlman, 31, completed the course in 2:29, outpacing the field by more than five minutes. Clattenburg, 30, was even more dominant on the women's ...

As a student at Sycamore High School, Rajat Bhageria founded a website--CafeMocha.org--that allows students to publish their creative essays, stories, poems, and research to a social-network where they will not only be able to share their work with the world, but also inspire others to follow their creative interests. "Schools are killing creativity. Honestly, high schools force students to memorize random factoids rather than inspiring them to do something that they will intrinsically put effort and innovative thinking into, such as creative writing. That's where CafeMocha.org ...

The discount entitles the client an outright $25 off on any kind of repairs done with a final bill of $125 or more. Owner Tom Rivicci says that the discount would be a welcome helping hand to the residents of New Jersey and Staten Island, New York. "We rely on our home appliances more than we realize. Time, money, and effort goes down the drain whenever our appliances break down. For example, if your refrigerator quits working, your food can spoil, then you'll have to throw it away. If your dryer breaks down, you might not have have fresh clothes for work. We recognize ...

Couples who are contemplating divorce or are already in the process of making one of the biggest decisions in their life may contact A Fair Way Mediation Center to get off on the right foot. Richard Gordon, B.A., M.A., J.D., the chief mediator at A Fair Way is making time to provide valuable divorce mediation advice to both parties of new and/or prospective clients. According to Gordon, who has been practicing divorce mediation in San Diego for nearly 20 years, communicating with both individuals in a relationship can be extremely fruitful when embarking on the life ...

Certified Coder Academy, a leading medical coding certification exam preparation provider, and service of Online Career Advancement has recently announced a new, unlimited access, combined medical coding certification program. The program, Medical Coding Essentials, is designed for AHIMA and AAPC certification exam preparation and will accommodate both ICD-9 and ICD-10 standards. The combined Certified Coder Academy program, Medical Coding Essentials, will include courses covering introductory and advanced ICD-9, CPT, and ICD-10-CM/PCS. Medical Coding Essentials will ...

"Many mold remediation projects cost either too much or too little. Many mold removal companies often charge far too much for the actual mold remediation service that they really provide," warns mold expert Phillip Fry, Professional Industrial Hygienist, Certified Environmental Hygienist, webmaster since 1999 of the mold information website http://www.moldinspector.com, and author of five mold advice ebooks. "On the other hand, bargain-priced mold removal is really no bargain at all because such services do not: (1) fully investigate to find and remove all of the toxic ...

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show radio and broadcast schedule for the week of April 28, 2014. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse site. For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing ...

Career Step, an online provider of career-focused education and corporate training, is releasing a number of adjusted education tracks for students and prospective students preparing for medical coding and billing careers. These changes come on the announcement of the delay of the ICD-10 implementation date and are designed to ensure all Career Step graduates are prepared to earn their credentials and start working upon graduation. "Our mission and entire focus is, and always will be, to help our students earn their credentials and get jobs," said Career Step CEO Steve ...

Southern Maryland's leading pain management facility Newbridge Spine & Pain Center, is proud to introduce the newest member of their medical leadership team to the community, Dr. Madhavi Chada. Dr. Chada has made an impressive impact on our local community since taking the reins in Waldorf, MD. In addition to her medical capability, Dr. Chada has been credited with having a unique way of blending a methodical approach to pain medicine with a genuine care for patients, an approach that has been noted by patients. As one patient states, Dr. Chada "sincere[ly] care[s] ...

Gutter Helmet(R) by Harry Helmet(TM) , the largest dealer of Gutter Helmet -the #1 choice for gutter protection in the U.S with over 65 million feet installed, announced yesterday the launch of its new website www.harryhelmet.com. The new website provides visitors quick access to a multitude of resources including information on our diverse product suite and helpful exterior do it yourself home improvement tips to reduce maintenance around the home. Designed with the end user in mind, the website features streamlined navigation, user-friendly forms, photo galleries, videos ...

Carole Spencer, Sales Consultant of Jenner Real Estate Mangere Bridge Limited, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in real estate. Known as a "people person" in all areas of her life, Carole Spencer brings 12 years of success in real estate sales to her current position. She is noted for her ability to develop trust and provide quality service to her clients. She gets to know them and helps them to find the right home at a price that is not too exorbitant or too low for the market. She helps them find an investment worth making. To keep ...

Raleigh-Durham Heating and Air Conditioning announced today a full range of services to help homeowners get their air conditioning units ready for the coming hot summer days. The local heating and air company offers installations, repairs and maintenance on several brands of air conditioning units. Raleigh-Durham Heating and Air Conditioning also offers 24-7 emergency services. "Those hot summer days will hit our area soon," said Doug Banks, Owner of Raleigh-Durham Heating and Air Conditioning. "We are ready to install a new A/C unit or we can repair your older unit. ...

Jasleen Brar, D.D.S., Dentist for A A Family Dental Group, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in dentistry. At the helm of a dental practice with three talented specialists on staff and a reputable name for quality care and service, Dr. Brar makes the top priority of her state-of-the-art dental office to ensure the well-being of her valued patients. She enjoys and specializes in cosmetic dentistry, pediatric, family dentistry, and is also a certified Invisalign provider. With a wealth of knowledge and experience ...

Michael Koscec, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Employee Survey Tool Kit for the Entec Corporation, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in organizational management. Mr. Koscec is a leader in the measurement of employee engagement and employee emotional wellness for individuals and corporations in a variety of industries. After years in the corporate sector at the executive level and the focus in on employee engagement and mental health, he realized how important it is to promote wellness in the workplace. With 30 years ...

Vontobel Holding AG Executive Director Michel Pasche has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in private banking. With neraly 30 years of experience in financial markets and private banking to his credit, Mr. Pasche oversees the provision of wealth management services to private clients and institutional investors. He has served in his current role for 17 years with Vontobel, a Swiss bank with global offices and 1,400 employees worldwide, relying on his background and wealth of knowledge. A savvy businessman and excellent communicator, ...

Opera Stage Director Patricia Jean Panton has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in theater direction. Drawing on an impressive three and a half decades of practiced experience in her field, Ms. Panton parlays her knowledge into her position as an opera stage director. Over the course of the past 25 years, she has directed and staged numerous Opera productions all over the word. She very often helps with the casting of the singers. Ms. Panton has also been the assistant artistic director at the Opera of Monte Carlo for more than two decades. ...

Markitects, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, Francine F. Carb, has been recognized for her dedication, leadership and business excellence working with emerging growth through Fortune 500 companies in need of branding, public relations, and strategic direction With more than two decades of practiced experience in her field, Ms. Carb is uniquely qualified to lead the launch, promotion, and strategic initiatives for her clients at Markitects, Inc., which provides a full range of customized business-to-business strategic marketing services. During the course of ...

Holiday Inn Express Simpsonville Hotel offers convenient lodging to guests attending the Willie Nelson & Family concert at Charter Amphitheatre at Heritage Park on May 9, 2014. The country music legend will be joined on this summer tour by Grammy Award winner Alison Krauss & Union Station, featuring Jerry Douglas. Ticket prices begin at $35.50 for general admission lawn seating. Tickets may be purchased at the Charter Amphitheatre box office or at Ticketmaster outlets. Charter Amphitheatre, located in Simpsonville, South Carolina, is one of the most popular outdoor ...

Hampton Inn Spartanburg - North I-85, a top Spartanburg SC Hotel, offers convenient lodging to guests attending 2014 Commencement Weekend at Wofford College May 16-18, 2014. Family and friends of graduating seniors are invited to attend the activities. No tickets are required for these events, and seating is first come first served. The R.O.T.C. Commissioning Ceremony will be held May 16 at 2pm in Leonard Auditorium. Baccalaureate Service will be May 17 at 5pm on the Front Lawn of the Main Building. A reception on the lawn will follow the service. Commencement Exercises ...

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located at Atlanta Perimeter Center, offers convenient lodging for the Taste of Sandy Springs on May 3, 2014. The popular event features more than 30 eateries, showcasing the growing restaurant scene in Sandy Springs. Participants will include Fuego Mundo, Tazikis Cafe, Meehan's Public House, Tin Can Fish & Oyster Bar, The Brickery, and 5 Seasons Brewing. Attendees can purchase tasting tickets for $1 and enjoy live music throughout the afternoon. The Taste of Sandy Springs will be held from noon to 7pm at 6100 Lake Forrest Drive. "We ...