Cinnamon: Can the red-brown spice with the unmistakable fragrance and variety of uses offer an important benefit? The common baking spice might hold the key to delaying the onset of –– or warding off –– the effects of Alzheimer's disease. That is, according to Roshni George and Donald Graves, scientists at UC Santa Barbara. The results of their study, "Interaction of Cinnamaldehyde and Epicatechin with Tau: Implications of Beneficial Effects in Modulating Alzheimer's Disease Pathogenesis," appears in the online early edition of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, and ...

Chinese and U.S. scientists have used virus isolated from a person who died from H7N9 avian influenza infection to determine whether the virus could infect and be transmitted between ferrets. Ferrets are often used as a mammalian model in influenza research, and efficient transmission of influenza virus between ferrets can provide clues as to how well the same process might occur in people. The research was supported, in part, by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health. The researchers dropped H7N9 virus into ...

More than 13,000 ships per year, carrying more than 284 million tons of cargo, transit the Panama Canal each year, generating roughly $1.8 billion dollars in toll fees for the Panama Canal Authority. Each time a ship passes through, more than 55 million gallons of water are used from Gatun Lake, which is also a source of water for the 2 million people living in the isthmus. However, the advent of very large "super" cargo ships, now more than 20 percent of the ships at sea, has demanded change. The Panama Canal is being expanded to create channels and locks three times ...

A newly synthesized material might provide a dramatically improved method for separating the highest-octane components of gasoline. Measurements at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have clarified* why. The research team, which included scientists from NIST and several other universities, has published its findings in the journal Science.* Created in the laboratory of Jeffrey Long, professor of chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, the material is a metal-organic framework, or MOF, which can be imagined as a sponge with microscopic ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Researchers and physicians in the field could soon run on-the-spot tests for environmental toxins, medical diagnostics, food safety and more with their smartphones. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers have developed a cradle and app for the iPhone that uses the phone's built-in camera and processing power as a biosensor to detect toxins, proteins, bacteria, viruses and other molecules. Having such sensitive biosensing capabilities in the field could enable on-the-spot tracking of groundwater contamination, combine the phone's GPS ...

Scientists at Emory Vaccine Center have shown that an immune regulatory molecule called IL-21 is needed for long-lasting antibody responses in mice against viral infections. The results are published in the Journal of Virology. "Our findings highlight how IL-21 could be important in the development of antiviral vaccines," says research associate Ata Ur Rasheed Mohammed, PhD, the first author of the paper. The senior author is Rafi Ahmed, PhD, director of the Emory Vaccine Center and a Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar. The findings could lead scientists designing ...

This news release is available in French. University of Montreal researchers have discovered a novel molecular mechanism that can potentially slow the progression of some cancers and other diseases of abnormal growth. In the May 23 edition of the prestigious journal Cell, scientists from the University of Montreal explain how they found that the anti-cancer and anti-proliferative drug rapamycin slows down or prevents cells from dividing. "Cells normally monitor the availability of nutrients and will slow down or accelerate their growth and division accordingly. A ...

HOUSTON - Even while being dragged to its destruction inside a cell, a cancer-promoting growth factor receptor fires away, sending signals that thwart the development of tumor-suppressing microRNAs (miRNAs) before it's dissolved, researchers reported in an early online publication at Nature. Under conditions of oxygen starvation often encountered by tumors, the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gums up the cell's miRNA-processing machinery, an international team led by scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center discovered. "So when hypoxia ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An anti-cancer drug about to be tested in a clinical trial by a biomedical company in Ohio as a possible treatment for Alzheimer's disease has failed to work with the same type of brain plaques that plague Alzheimer's patients, according to results of a study by University of Florida researchers. David Borchelt, Ph.D., a professor of neuroscience affiliated with the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute of the University of Florida, emphasized the importance of verifying promising research results before investing in clinical studies or ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Mayo Clinic researchers have used next generation genomic analysis to determine that some of the more aggressive prostate cancer tumors have similar genetic origins, which may help in predicting cancer progression. The findings appear online today in the journal Cancer Research. "This is the first study to examine DNA alterations using next generation sequencing in adjacent Gleason patterns in the same tumor allowing us to correlate genomics with changes in pathology," says John Cheville, M.D., Mayo Clinic pathologist and one of the authors on the ...

VIDEO: New research from Western University explains why some cancer cells don't respond to chemotherapy, and identifies a mechanism to rectify that. Dr. Shawn Li, Ph.D., explains how a protein called... Click here for more information. Breast cancer characterized as "triple negative" carries a poor prognosis, with limited treatment options. In some cases, chemotherapy doesn't kill the cancer cells the way it's supposed to. New research from Western University explains why ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (May 23, 2013)—Don't doubt it when a woman harried by hot flashes says she's having a hard time remembering things. A new study published online in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), helps confirm with objective tests that what these women say about their memory is true. In the past, some studies showed that hot flashes were related to memory problems, and some didn't. Other studies showed that, even though there was a relationship between hot flashes and what women said about memory problems, objective tests didn't ...

The Ring Nebula's distinctive shape makes it a popular illustration for astronomy books. But new observations by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope of the glowing gas shroud around an old, dying, sun-like star reveal a new twist. "The nebula is not like a bagel, but rather, it's like a jelly doughnut, because it's filled with material in the middle," said C. Robert O'Dell of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. He leads a research team that used Hubble and several ground-based telescopes to obtain the best view yet of the iconic nebula. The images show a more complex ...

Approximately a year ago, the leading journal Science published an article about bexarotene as a potential Alzheimer's drug. A significant breakthrough and an important starting point for further Alzheimer's research. The research group of Bart De Strooper – Alzheimer's researcher at VIB and KU Leuven – in collaboration with the group of Rudi D'Hooge – KU Leuven – and scientists at Janssen Pharmaceutica, Beerse, also tested this candidate drug in various Alzheimer's animal test models. Their results were different, as were those of two American study groups. Therefore, ...

New Rochelle, NY, May 23, 2013—Detection of HIV antibodies is used to diagnose HIV infection and monitor trials of experimental HIV/AIDS vaccines. New, more sensitive detection systems being developed use microspheres to capture HIV antibodies and can measure even small amounts of multiple antibodies at one time. This novel multiplex immunoassay approach is described in an article in BioResearch Open Access, a peer-reviewed open access journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers (http://www.liebertpub.com). The article is available on the BioResearch Open Access website ...

PHILADELPHIA, May 24, 2013 -- High blood glucose is associated with poor outcomes in hospitalized patients, and use of intensive insulin therapy (IIT) to control hyperglycemia is a common practice in hospitals. But the recent evidence does not show a consistent benefit and even shows harms associated with the use of IIT, according to the American College of Physicians' (ACP) Clinical Guidelines Committee in a new evidence-based paper published today online in the American Journal of Medical Quality. "Clinicians caring for hospitalized patients must keep the harms of hypoglycemia ...

Do not be afraid to file for bankruptcy Article provided by The Law Offices of Elkins & Freedman Visit us at http://www.elkinsfreedman.com Most people have expenses that they need to account for each month. They make a budget, so that they can meet these obligations without falling into a difficult financial situation. If they experience any changes to the amount of income coming in, they may need to consider other ways to address their debt concerns. Often, they fail to consider all of the options that may be available to them at this difficult time. Some ...

Social media playing a role in collection actions Article provided by Enterprise Counsel Group, A Law Corporation Visit us at http://www.enterprisecounsel.com It is an age old issue in any business; how to collect for services and goods rendered to customers who are unable or refuse to pay. Third-party collection agencies have tried any number of ways to collect on debts, and social media is the newest such tools these agencies have explored. Facebook and Twitter have become ubiquitous in today's society, and while many debtors may shun phone calls and emails from ...

Supreme Court: most warrantless blood tests unconstitutional Article provided by Patton & Pittman Visit us at http://www.pattonandpittman.com If you are pulled over and the officer suspects you of drunk driving, can the officer force you to take a blood test without a warrant? This is the question that a recent United States Supreme Court ruling answered in a case that will affect the rights of those accused of drunk driving. Facts of the case The case arose out of Missouri. It began when a Missouri man was pulled over by a highway patrol officer for speeding. ...

Family heirlooms no longer passing to the future generations Article provided by The Law Office of Philip B. Vinick Visit us at http://www.vinicklawfirm.com In April, an anonymous buyer purchased a pink diamond at a Christie's auction in New York for a record-breaking $40 million over the protests of numerous individuals claiming ownership rights to the rock. The seller was also anonymous and, according to Christie's, is not related to any of the heirs of the last known owner, a prominent Italian politician and newspaper owner, who purchased it in the 1940s. The ...

Underage DUI in Georgia Article provided by Thomas A. Camp, P.C Visit us at http://www.tomcamp.com The end of the school year is finally upon us. Students are getting ready to work their summer jobs, and making plans to visit with family and friends. Before heading off to wherever they may be spending the summer, many students will decide to have one last celebration prior to leaving town. If these parties serve alcohol, there could be potential problems for individuals under the age of 21. Georgia has long been concerned with some of the dangers of underage ...

Filmmakers have a crucial responsibility. They have to make films very thoughtfully because the films they make will influence society massively. There is one company 3 Dog Films LLC that aims at helping enterprising and truly talented film makers in film production. The team that keeps the company running is undoubtedly a team of film lovers who enjoy making films, producing films and in each of their productions their passion for the filmy world; for 'Lights-Camera-Action' is clearly reflected. The official website of this film production company is http://www.3dogfilms.com. ...

Carla Stiver has joined RE/MAX Alliance Group as a Broker-Associate in the Englewood office. A second generation Floridian, Stiver is a 50-year resident of the Gem Coast of Florida, the name given to the Englewood, Venice and Port Charlotte area. Her depth of market knowledge, exceptional customer service and strong marketing programs have earned her the Five Star Real Estate Agent Award for customer satisfaction for six years in a row, as well as the Women's Council of Realtors (WCR) Exceptional Realtor Award from 2009 to 2012 and the Realtor of the Year Award from ...

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The Greek legend of Jason and the Argonauts has been told and retold throughout the ages in books, on TV, even in blockbuster movies. But what if the story we all know and love was really just the imaginings of a young boy? This is the question W. Schoellkopf explores in his latest novel, "Jason As a Boy," a classic tale of a boy's passage from adolescence to manhood. In the book we meet another Jason—a ten-year-old boy left physically and intellectually impaired by a debilitating blood disease. His adoptive father, Cheiron, brings him back to health with intense ...