In a significant advance for the growing field of synthetic biology, Rice University bioengineers have created a toolkit of genes and hardware that uses colored lights and engineered bacteria to bring both mathematical predictability and cut-and-paste simplicity to the world of genetic circuit design. "Life is controlled by DNA-based circuits, and these are similar to the circuits found in electronic devices like smartphones and computers," said Rice bioengineer Jeffrey Tabor, the lead researcher on the project. "A major difference is that electrical engineers measure ...

A team of scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (WUSTL) and the University of Arizona (UA) in Tucson led by Samuel Achilefu have created a pair of high-tech glasses that help surgeons visualize cancer cells during surgeries, which glow blue when viewed through the glasses. Achilefu published the 2013 article he coauthored as part of a special section in the SPIE Journal of Biomedical Optics on fluorescence molecular imaging that details the development of the high-tech glasses (available via open access in the SPIE Digital Library). Achilefu, ...

Jena (Germany) Vast fields of sunflowers, sprawling pine trees and slim cypresses, as well as vineyards as far as the eye can see – these are typical memories of Tuscany for all those who have been there. By contrast, Professor Dr. Beate Michalzik from the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena and her colleagues are interested in the more barren aspects of the region in Central Italy: In a study the Jena geographers analyzed the condition of the soil in the region known as 'Crete Senesi' between Florence and Grosseto, whose hills are typically characterized by erosion – ...

Employers are routinely discriminating against people who stammer, rejecting them because of concerns about possible negative reactions from customers or team members, new research suggests. A study by Dr Clare Butler, of Newcastle University Business School, published in the journal Work, Employment and Society says that people who stammer experience widespread prejudice in the jobs market. Thirty-six men from England and Wales, ranging in age from 21 to 65 years, were interviewed and all reported routine discrimination. Some had been immediately rejected at interviews ...

Mortality in prostate cancer is lower in areas with frequent use of PSA testing compared with areas with little testing shows a study published online today in Journal of the National Cancer Institute by researchers from Umeå University, Sweden and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA. The study is based on data from nation-wide, population-based registers in Sweden including the Cancer Register, The Cause of Death Register and the National Prostate Cancer Register (NPCR) of Sweden. "Our results show that prostate cancer mortality was 20 procent ...

Comfort Electronics, Ltd, a veteran in European automotive electronics, sponsored and produced a short Art Film in the industry often shy in this marketing form. Instead of a commercial ad, they decided to hide their message in a more sophisticated format. German car sales are very strong. With large investments Mercedes is targeting the younger buyers. They are hoping that their new CLA and GLA class vehicles will become a new cult car. With younger generation there is also a need for a new media to communicate with them. Assuming the Mercedes Benz driver is likely ...

After releasing a highly successful sophomore album titled 'All New Everything', singing the Bollywood blockbuster song 'O Meri Chandni' with Sunidhi Chauhan, the single 'She's A Playa', which was applauded by the likes of Sonu Nigam and a hit remix of the track 'Punjabi Wedding Song' from the film 'Hasee Toh Phasee' Parichay is all set to release his single 'Tujhse Judaa' from his forthcoming album, '4 Steps Forward' 'Tujhse Judaa', which translates to 'Separated from You', as its name suggests, is an extremely high-energy emotional track with deep lyrics and a heart-touching ...

Emerson Bearing, a Boston based bearing company catering to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets throughout the world, recently launched a new division to supply bearings and related products for stillness equipment used for both traditional photography and video cameras. "For many videographers and photographers, you only get one opportunity at a shot and you absolutely do not want to miss it or get an out-of-focus shot because your tripod failed to remain locked in place," said Steve Katz, president ...

In a recent training segment entitled 'Book Marketing: How People Buy Books Today', Don McCauley states that inbound marketing strategies can prove to be the most powerful methods for creating new and ongoing sales for authors of books. Inbound marketing requires a different approach to create success. but is the key concept in understanding how and why people buy books in today's book marketing model. "The key to success," McCauley stated, "lies in the strategy used to create awareness of a particular work within a targeted group of potential buyers." ...

Academy of Robotics & Engineering was officially inaugurated by Woodbridge Mayor Mr. John E. McCormac on March 1st at 1 Woodbridge Center Suite 825 (Jewelry Exchange Building), Woodbridge, NJ 07095. Academy of Robotics & Engineering is currently offering Weekend, After School and Summer Camp Robotics classes for children of all ages 6-18 and grades K-12 in the Woodbridge and neighboring townships. Academy of Robotics & Engineering curriculum is designed to excite students about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Academy of Robotics ...

DeskCenter USA Presents 9.8 IT and System Management Solutions DeskCenter answers the call with their new and powerful 9.8 IT Management solutions. An award winning, complete solution which benefits not only the IT environment but the entire company. These solutions produce corporate transparency, a stable and robust IT infrastructure, support for end users, savings for the company, inventories assets (hardware & software) and automates depreciation for accounting purposes. All cost centers can be individually recognized and charged. With DeskCenter USA "Less ...

With a guitar slung over his shoulder, an EpiPen on his belt, and a cast of zany puppets accompanying him, Kyle Dine is no ordinary musician. He has performed in over 300 schools, educating students on what it's like to live with food allergies, and what they can do to help keep others with allergies safe. After growing up with multiple food allergies himself, he has a lifetime of stories and experiences that he shares with students while answering their questions. Food allergies affect 1 in 13 children in the U.S. and are on the rise, creating a need for more attention ...

Great Lakes Bodybuilding Co (GLBC) has announced a company-wide initiative to donate 5% of all sales to various military charities. These charities include, but are not limited to, Operation Homefront, Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation, and the USO. Comments and suggestions are welcomed by GLBC at PressRelease@GreatLakesBodybuilding.com. Great Lakes Bodybuilding Co (GLBC), with their headquarters in Clarkston, MI is a producer of nutritional supplements to help people reach their fitness goals. They sell their products directly through their eCommerce site, and are ...

Reaching developers is crucial for small technology companies, as developers play an ever-increasing role in the technology decision-making process. To help small companies succeed in the developer market, Developer Media has announced a new program, called KickStart, aimed to do just that. KickStart will provide a comprehensive marketing program to qualified tech startups and small companies, including many exclusive benefits, at an unmatched price level. Membership is available at two levels, Gold and Silver, and represents an unsurpassed value for growing businesses. David ...

Two Rivers Foods announced today it is launching Solbites Cracker Sandwiches, a line extension to the popular Solbites line of ready-to-eat snacks. Solbites Cracker Sandwiches will be available in four flavors: Chocolate Peanut Butter, Maple Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Honey and Cinnamon Sunflower Butter, a nut-free option for accounts such as schools and airlines that serve those with severe nut aller-gies. Solbites Cracker Sandwiches is the first line extension to Solbites, an all-natural, single-serving package containing whole wheat crackers and a choice of ...

The Association for Corporate Growth Orange County chapter (ACG OC) will host a power lunch with former chief economist and respected media figure, Scott Grannis, for professionals who are seeking to understand the shifts being made in macroeconomic policy. The event titled "Headlines and Trend Lines" will be held at the SingerLewak University Room on Thursday, March 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. "With recent changes in macroeconomic policy, it's important to understand how these current trends affect businesses, investors and future markets," ...

Dr. Jeremy Z. Williams and Dr. Christopher G. Williams, the board-certified plastic surgeons at The Breast Center Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery, are proud to announce they have just performed the DIEP Flap procedure on their 200th patient. DIEP Flap (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator) is a complicated breast reconstruction procedure using the patient's own tissue and skin to reconstruct a natural-looking breast. The surgeons at The Breast Center Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery have performed nearly 400 successful DIEP Flaps in total. Considered a regional authority in ...

Kim Lewey, President of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Raleigh, announced that NAWBO will present More Effective Networking: Let's Just Do It! at the March 26th, 2014 Greater Raleigh NAWBO luncheon. The program will feature Deborah Harrell Meehan (North Carolina Medical & Commercial Realty). The luncheon will be held at Embassy Suites Raleigh, 201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard in Cary from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Seeing as March is National NAWBO membership month, NAWBO Greater Raleigh is offering online registration for the luncheon at $35 for both ...

Greater Raleigh NAWBO Offers Discussion on Utilizing Volunteerism for Business Growth at 2014 Luncheon CJ Scarlet and Billie Redmond bring knowledge and tips on how to utilize volunteerism to support local community non-profits and cause-based organizations to NAWBO members and guests on April 23, 2014. CARY, NC - Kim Lewey, President of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Raleigh, announced that NAWBO will present Profit in Non-Profit: Grow Your Community, Grow Your Business at the April 23, 2014 Greater Raleigh NAWBO luncheon. The event, held ...

Pittsburgh Dentists Dr. Joe Quartuccio and Dr. Charles Frye have recently been featured in the Pittsburgh City Paper as Pittsburgh's Finest 2014. Dr. Frye and Dr. Quartuccio are experienced cosmetic dentists of the renowned cosmetic dental practice Dentonics Inc., located in Allison Park, Pennsylvania. For more than 29 years, Pittsburgh City Paper has featured profiles of the leading doctors, lawyers, and educational institutions across the country. They create the list based on a variety of sources including expert referrals, the Chamber of Commerce, Better Business ...

LeadBridge, the premier provider of sales intelligence solutions for the technology industry, is proud to announce it has been named as one of the Boston Business Journal's 2014 Pacesetters SELECT 70 honorees. The BBJ Pacesetters SELECT 70 is an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in Massachusetts. This year's list includes 70 privately held businesses that recorded the state's fastest revenue growth from 2010 through 2013. "We are thrilled to be named a 2014 Pacesetter by the Boston Business Journal," said LeadBridge CEO, Rick Catino. "We ...

Grand Canyon Tours' will be kicking off St. Patrick's Day weekend with a host of helicopter, airplane and bus specials that are guaranteed to have travelers going "blarney" over such monster savings. "It's that time of the year where the luck of the Irish comes into play," said Keith Kravitz, owner of Grand Canyon 123, the leading provider of National Park tour information. "The result: Great deals!" Tours to the Grand Canyon primarily originate from two locations: Las Vegas and Tusayan, AZ, the small town that stands as the gateway to ...

Philadelphia dentist, Jeffrey A. Bellisario is proud to announce he was voted as the Philadelphia area's Top Dentist in February's issue of Philadelphia Magazine 2014. The Office of Dr. Bellisario is located in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Magazine sent letters to every dentist practicing in Philadelphia and the surrounding seven-county area. They invited them to nominate three peers for Top Dentist in each dental specialty via an online survey. 562 experts took the survey, resulting in 4,400 nominations and 20 winners in each specialty. Nominations were then ...

In the Soviet Union, the fate of an artist was largely determined by his relationship with the ruling power. An artist, who was never able to effectively flirt with the governing enigma, thus condemning himself and his genius to the role of an outsider, and wasting his talent in fruitless battles with the regime. Standing distant from ideological rebellion, devoted to his country without any dissident plotting, Andrei Tarkovsky, however, virtually became a foreign object, forced to seek refuge abroad. In the Soviet Union, however, Tarkovsky was a persona non grata. ...

Lawn Connections, a respected locally owned and operated lawn care company serving the Haslet community of Texas since 1999, recently completed an exhaustive but beautiful landscape design for Angel of Hope Memorial Garden in the city of Coppell. Angel of Hope, with locations throughout the U.S., has become a "peaceful refuge" for parents that have lost children at a young age, with candlelight vigils held every December. The design of the garden focuses on an angel monument surrounded by walkways paved with bricks, available to be purchased with a special message ...