A QUT mammalogist has discovered a highly sexed mouse-like marsupial in Queensland's Springbrook National Park. The Black-tailed Antechinus was found in the high-altitude regions of the World Heritage Area. It's the third new species in the genus Antechinus Dr Andrew Baker's research team has discovered in the past two years, all from south-east Queensland. Dr Baker said he suspected the rare, Black-tailed Antechinus was a separate species when he and his team came across it last May because it had distinctive yellow-orange markings around its eyes and on its rump, and ...

Viruses such as HBV can persist by depositing their genetic information (DNA) in the cell nucleus, where the DNA is normally not degraded. This prevents antiviral drugs from eliminating these viruses. But the newly discovered mechanism could make this possible without damaging the infected cell in the liver. In the current issue of the prestigious journal 'Science', the scientists report that now new therapeutic possibilities are consequently opening up. Although preventive vaccination is possible, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that more than 240 million ...

This news release is available in German. A team of researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the University of Michigan/USA has produced novel microparticles, whose surface consists of three chemically different segments. These segments can be provided with different (bio-) molecules. Thanks to the specific spatial orientation of the attached molecules, the microparticles are suited for innovative applications in medicine, biochemistry, and engineering. The researchers now report about their development in the journal Angewandte Chemie. "Microparticles ...

Physics can provide insights into societal trends. Problems involving interactions between people linked in real-life networks can be better understood by using physical models. As a diversion from his normal duties as a theoretical physicist, Andrés Gomberoff from the Andres Bello University in Santiago, Chile, set out to resolve one of his real-life problems: finding a suitable weekend for both partners in his recomposed family to see all their children at the same time. He then joined forces with a mathematician and a complex systems expert. This resulted in a study ...

When women enter menopause, their oestrogen levels taper. This increases their risk of cardiovascular disease. New research from University of Copenhagen shows that interval-based team sport can make up for this oestrogen loss as it improves their conditions, reduces blood pressure and thereby protects the cardiovascular system. While aging and an array of physical transformations go hand in hand for all, menopause has a significant influence on physical changes in women. Oestrogen, the primary female sex hormone, is an important guardian of the female vascular system. ...

Enzalutamide (trade name: Xtandi) has been approved since June 2013 for men with metastatic prostate cancer in whom the commonly used hormone blockade is no longer effective and who have already been treated with the cytostatic drug docetaxel. In an early benefit assessment pursuant to the Act on the Reform of the Market for Medicinal Products (AMNOG) in November 2013, the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) determined an added benefit of this new drug over the appropriate comparator therapy specified by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA). ...

The amount of debris in the ocean is growing exponentially, becoming more and more hazardous and harmful to marine life and therefore also to our ocean food source. Measuring and tracking the movements of such debris are still in their infancy. The driftage generated by the tragic 2011 tsunami in Japan gave scientists Nikolai Maximenko and Jan Hafner a unique chance to learn about the effects of the ocean and wind on floating materials as they move across the North Pacific Ocean. Shortly after the tsunami struck, Maximenko and Hafner used the IPRC Ocean Drift Model ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Here are two facts that make the lowly barnacle important: They are popular models for ecology research, and they are very sensitive to temperature. Given that, the authors of a new study about a bellwether community of two barnacle species in Chile figured they might see clear effects on competition between these two species if they experimentally changed temperature. In the context of climate change, such an experiment could yield profound new insights into the biological future of a major coastline that is prized for its ecological, ...

Researchers have long known that people with autoimmune diseases, such as hepatitis, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and psoriasis, are at greater risk of developing schizophrenia. But new research based on data sets covering the majority of the Danish population shows that the development goes both ways: People suffering from schizophrenia also have an increased risk of contracting autoimmune diseases, especially if they have suffered from a severe infection. Head of the new study is Michael Eriksen Benrós, MD and PhD, who is senior researcher at the National ...

Cholera has been all but eradicated in Europe, but this bacterial, primarily waterborne disease still claims thousands of lives in Africa every year. Scientists are examining the effects various environmental factors have on cholera epidemics in Uganda. As part of this work, the Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB in Karlsruhe developed a software architecture for early warning systems that compares environmental and health data and presents the results graphically. "This allowed us to visualize the complex relationships between ...

PHILADELPHIA - An international team of scientists has traced the origin of Plasmodium vivax, the second-worst malaria parasite of humans, to Africa, according to a study published this week in Nature Communications. Until recently, the closest genetic relatives of human P. vivax were found only in Asian macaques, leading researchers to believe that P. vivax originated in Asia. The study, led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, found that wild-living apes in central Africa are widely infected with parasites that, genetically, ...

Arizona residents learn how to share the road with big rig trucks Article provided by Adelman German, P.L.C. Visit us at http://www.adelmangerman.com While many industries depend on large commercial "big rig" trucks to transport their goods through Arizona and across the country, these massive automobiles can be a threat to drivers on streets and highways. In fact, in Arizona alone, 65 people were killed in accidents involving tractor trailers in 2011 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. Nationwide, 3,608 people lost their lives ...

Wal-Mart heiress inadvertently shines light on Texas expungement Article provided by Law Offices of Q. Lynn Johnson, PLLC Visit us at http://www.qlynnlaw.com Alice Walton, heiress to the Wal-Mart corporation and one of the richest people in the world, recently had a Texas DWI arrest expunged from her record, shining light on this often-overlooked yet very useful legal tool. Walton was arrested in October of 2011 on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Walton has claimed since the arrest that a physical disability (an injury to her leg in a 1983 car accident ...

Auto title loans can lead to financial disaster Article provided by The Rollins Law Firm Visit us at http://www.therollinsfirm.com When people are in tough financial situations, it can be tempting for them to look to any outlet for relief -- particularly when they lack access to traditional forms of credit. One source of credit that some consider is an auto title loan, where they secure loans with their vehicles. However, taking out such a loan can make a person's bad financial situation even worse by trapping them in a cycle of debt they cannot repay. Borrowing ...

Texas custody and visitation must be in the child's best interest Article provided by Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C., Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.dbacalis.com Texas law strongly emphasizes that, first and foremost, the state court must consider the child's best interest when deciding matters of child custody and parental access. Of course, parents have important rights where raising their kids is concerned, but Texas puts the child's unique needs above all else, as do other states in the U.S. Specifically, Texas law states that a child should have a "safe, ...

Calif. assisted living too often inadequate, dangerous or deadly Article provided by Janoff Law Group Visit us at http://www.janofflaw.com Many California families consider assisted-living facilities to be positive options for their elderly loved ones who need supported residential services. Frighteningly, evidence of poor care and inadequate governmental oversight has flooded the media in a series of journalistic investigations and legislative hearings. The assisted-living model Assisted-living facilities are popular for elderly people who do not need the ...

RISE Arts Collective is pleased to announce the addition of three artists to "RISE: Love. Revolution. The Black Panther Party"; Lekit, Nancy Buchanan and Susu Attar. Forty-two incredible artists are now in the ground breaking group exhibit. The show opens February 21, 2014 and runs through March 21, 2014 at Art Share L.A. The exhibit has also received a commendation from Pamela Bright-Moon Commissioner, L.A. County Arts Commission, 2nd District, "It gives me great pleasure to support RISE Arts Collective in their exhibit of "RISE: Love. Revolution. ...

Mobius Vendor Partners (MVP) an Indianapolis-based company that provides business process management and on line customer experience survey systems to companies, associations and non-profit organizations has promoted Matthew R. Morris to Director of Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM). Previously he held the position of Manager of ISOM. His duties will be to direct the technology aspects of CustomerCount, the ground breaking on-line feedback system for monitoring and measuring the sales, guest and resort experiences. He will direct survey deployment ...

Starting today, Moogfest is inviting anyone to produce a track ­ using the free cloud­based audio workstation Audiotool ­ and submit it to the Moogfest Competition. The winner gets to play a set at Moogfest in Asheville, North Carolina, taking place from the 23rd to the 27th of April 2014. The winner will also, along with 7 runners up, have their tracks included on a limited edition release which will go out to the artists, VIPs and press who will be attending Moogfest. Participants will have until the 25th of March to submit a track to the competition. A select panel ...

Good Feet Worldwide, LLC., an international retailer of custom-fitted arch support, announced their upcoming Foot Check event in Indianapolis. An estimated 87 percent of the general population suffers from foot-related problems, most of which can be linked to improper support for flat feet or high arches, wearing improper footwear, walking or standing on hard surfaces for long periods of time, being overweight or suffering from sports injuries. While many people looking for relief turn to the various arch supports and cushion products they see in retailers like drug ...

Houston, TX-based Virtual Identity Federation, LLC has announced that the Virtual World Directory grand opening date is scheduled for May 6th, 2014. Charter Member registration begins at 6pm EST. The duration and availability of the limited amount of Charter seats will be forthcoming in a future press release. Information will also be delivered to email subscribers and social media supporters. All gamers, virtual world citizens, groups, podcasters, bloggers, charities, and businesses within the gaming community are encouraged to capture their listing in the premier global ...

Spa Velia, the prestigious day spa sanctuary offering elite beauty and wellness treatments, is moving from its 2,800 square-foot nook in Little Italy to a state-of-the-art facility three times the size of its current location. The 7,700 square-foot space was created especially to elevate visitors into a sensory nirvana. Spa Velia will continue to be a green spa, occupying two full floors at the Harbor Club Condominium building, located at 200 Harbor Drive, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92101. The spacious setting was designed in collaboration with Raad Ghantcus and Associates. ...

Burbank-based AlphaDogs Post Production announced they are working on the new mun2 Hispanic celebrity reality series Welcome To Los Vargas. In the 13 episode series, audiences get a behind-the-scenes look at the life of retired three-time World Boxing Champion, Fernando Vargas, and his wife of 20 years, Martha, and their four children. The series airs Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. EST/8 p.m. CST on mun2, the leading Hispanic entertainment cable network. Having worked with the network before, AlphaDogs welcomed the opportunity as the post-house of choice for another mun2 ...

CM Labs Simulations has released version 6.1 of its Vortex Dynamics Simulation Software. Vortex Dynamics is a platform for creating interactive vehicle and mechanical equipment simulations in realistic virtual environments, for operator training and systems testing. Version 6.1 of the software provides new tools for creating dynamic models of heavy equipment and cables, as well as earth-moving simulation capabilities. These capabilities are now directly accessible via the Vortex Editor, the desktop-based editing tool built around Vortex. New Tools for Rapid ...

There are more than 41 million people age 65 or older in America today; businesses all over the country are vying to reach this demographic, but it can be difficult. Some seniors stick with traditional media, yet many others are diving into the digital age... more than you might think. According to a 2012 Pew Internet Report, "older Americans are commanding a greater demographic than ever before and will only continue to do so. The Department of Health and Human Services' Institute on Aging projects the 85+ population will increase from 5.7 million in 2011 to 14.1 ...