A new study by a team of researchers from the University of Notre Dame provides an important new insight into how cancer cells are able to avoid the cell death process. The findings may suggest a chemotherapeutic approach to prevent the spread of cancers. Metastasis, the spread of cancer from one organ to other parts of the body, relies on cancer cells ability to evade a cell death process called anoikis, according to Zachary T. Schafer, Coleman Assistant Professor of Cancer Biology at Notre Dame. Metalizing cancer cells are able to survive anoikis, which normally results ...

A multidisciplinary team of researchers from UCLA and India has found that a new type of intervention program, in which lay women in the rural Indian province of Andra Pradesh were trained as social health activists to assist women who have HIV/AIDS, significantly improved patients' adherence to antiretroviral therapy and boosted their immune-cell counts and nutrition levels. The lay women were trained by the research team to serve as accredited social health activists, or ASHA, and their work was overseen by rural nurses and physicians. These ASHA then provided counseling ...

Surrounding Earth is a dynamic region called the magnetosphere. The region is governed by magnetic and electric forces, incoming energy and material from the sun, and a vast zoo of waves and processes unlike what is normally experienced in Earth-bound physics. Nestled inside this constantly changing magnetic bubble lies a donut of charged particles generally aligned with Earth's equator. Known as the ring current, its waxing and waning is a crucial part of the space weather surrounding our planet, able to induce magnetic fluctuations on the ground as well as to transmit ...

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured this image of nearby spiral galaxy Messier 61, also known as NGC 4303. The galaxy, located only 55 million light-years away from Earth, is roughly the size of the Milky Way, with a diameter of around 100 000 light-years. The galaxy is notable for one particular reason — six supernovae have been observed within Messier 61, a total that places it in the top handful of galaxies alongside Messier 83, also with six, and NGC 6946, with a grand total of nine observed supernovae. In this Hubble image the galaxy is seen face-on ...

On June 19, 2013, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA's Aqua satellite captured this image of smoke from wildfires burning in western Alaska. The smoke was moving west over Norton Sound. (The center of the image is roughly 163° West and 62° North.) Red outlines indicate hot spots where MODIS detected unusually warm surface temperatures associated with fire. According to an advisory released by the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center, record heat and dry fuels have produced record-setting fire potential across boreal spruce forests and tundra ...

On June 20, 2013, at 11:24 p.m., the sun erupted with an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection or CME, a solar phenomenon that can send billions of tons of particles into space that can reach Earth one to three days later. These particles cannot travel through the atmosphere to harm humans on Earth, but they can affect electronic systems in satellites and on the ground. Experimental NASA research models, based on observations from NASA's Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory and ESA/NASA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory show that the CME left the sun at speeds of ...

Childhood pneumonia is the leading causes of death among children in China and worldwide. Using coal or wood as cooking fuel in rural area was considered as major cause of Pneumonia. However, the incidence of childhood pneumonia is still high in urban modern cities. Which home risk factors affect the incidence of childhood pneumonia in modern urban apartment? Professor Hua QIAN and his group from School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University set out to research this problem. A recent study found that the risk factors in indoor environment typical of modern apartments ...

Some bankrupt Applebee's restaurants in Chicago might close Article provided by Michael J. Logan, Ltd. Visit us at http://www.mikeloganlaw.com The economy has taken a toll on many large and small businesses throughout the U.S. Some business owners have decided to call it quits, but other business owners have considered the option of bankruptcy. That is the case for one Applebee's franchisee. According to the Herald-News, a recent bankruptcy filing by an Applebee's franchisee might lead to more than half of the Chicago-area restaurants closing. Bankruptcy court ...

Tampa law enforcement cracking down on income tax fraud Article provided by Jaime J. Garcia Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.jaimegarcialaw.com In recent years, the Tampa area has come under target as a hotbed of income tax refund fraud. In these crimes, individuals use stolen identities to file tax returns and then keep the refund checks for themselves. Cracking down on these tax crimes has become a major priority for both state and federal law enforcement officials. The penalties for conviction can be significant. In June, a Tampa woman was sentenced ...

Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection might be advantageous Article provided by Law Office of Eric K. Fox Visit us at http://www.erickfox.com Whenever an individual loses income or suffers a major illness, he or she might fall behind on household bills. The situation can be made worse when that person starts receiving threatening phone calls from creditors and bill collectors. Some may start to wonder if there is a way out of their financial rut. Dealing with financial problems is never easy, and given all the information that is available to individuals, ...

Achieving financial stability after divorce Article provided by Law Offices of James V. Sansone Visit us at http://www.jamessansonelaw.com Planning for life after divorce can seem daunting. Many cannot think of how they will disentangle their lives from their spouses' and start over on their own. With careful planning, however, people can make sure that their financial lives are secure after divorce. Budgeting One of the most important things a person can do to set themselves on a smoother financial course after divorce is to create a budget for post-divorce ...

Estate planning important for young adults Article provided by Berman & Asbel, LLP Visit us at http://www.estateplanning-ssdi.com When young adults turn 18 years old, they are most likely planning their futures with excitement. They are considering colleges or other post-secondary training, facing moving out of their parents' homes for the first time and looking forward to starting out on their own. Few people at that age are thinking about estate planning needs. Those who would stop to think about estate planning may think they have no need for it, since they ...

Texting while driving penalties increase in New York Article provided by Mark Halberstam, Esq., Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.halberstamlaw.com Texting while driving has been vilified in the media and in safety studies quite often lately for good reason. Research consistently shows that it is among the most dangerous activities to do behind the wheel. According to research, text messaging increases the risk of having a car accident by 23 times. Despite the warnings and information out there on its dangers, many drivers seem unable to put down their cellphones. As ...

San Antonio Spurs star puts divorce on hold with prenup Article provided by Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. Visit us at http://www.tractonlaw.com TMZ reports that Tim Duncan, all-star center for the San Antonio Spurs, has moved to postpone divorce proceedings with his wife until after the team's last playoff game. The move appears to reflect a prenuptial agreement that allows for delay of such action during the team's season. As the International Business Times reports, it appears that Duncan's wife made an initial divorce filing in March. In May, Duncan ...

Legal protections in Washington state against domestic violence Article provided by Madow Law Office Visit us at http://www.madowlaw.com Apparently Washington state is no different than the rest of the world when it comes to the scourge of domestic violence. Washington law allows victims of domestic violence to seek court orders of protection, also known as restraining orders, against their abusers. The big picture On June 20, 2013, the World Health Organization released a major report finding that about one-third of women internationally are victims of "intimate ...

Utah families face bankruptcy due to bills related to autism Article provided by Gregersen Law Visit us at http://www.utah-bankruptcy-attorneys.com Having a child with autism can be both emotionally and fiscally taxing on the entire family. This is particularly true for many families in Utah that are dealing with the piles of bills stemming from autism-related care and treatment. According to ABC News, many families who have autistic children have discovered that their insurance companies do not cover the costs associated with diagnosing and treating autism. One ...

Is filing for bankruptcy protection the right move? Article provided by Roger A. Kraft, Attorney at Law, P.C. Visit us at http://www.rogerkraftlaw.com/ Evaluating factors to determine if filing for bankruptcy protection is a good idea can be challenging for some individuals. This is why it is so important to have an attorney that is experienced in bankruptcy law. Some are very reluctant to file, while others are anxious to file and start their financial lives over. Whatever a person's feelings about bankruptcy are, there are a few factors that should be kept in ...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy can give New Jersey families a new start Article provided by Law Offices of Benjamin J. Ginter Visit us at http://www.ginterlaw.com Some individuals who feel as though they are drowning in a sea of debt may be contemplating bankruptcy; however, choosing to file is not always an easy decision to make. While some are scared by the thought of having to seek bankruptcy protection, others may feel a sense of shame. Bankruptcy, however, does not carry the stigma that it used to. In fact, bankruptcy can help individuals who have run into financial ...

Studies show misdiagnoses a common problem in medical community Article provided by Rieders, Travis, Humphrey, Harris Waters & Waffenschmidt Visit us at http://www.riederstravis.com/ Having a medical crisis is a situation everybody would like to avoid. When serious symptoms begin to develop, most people will turn to their doctor or an emergency room physician, if necessary. In such cases, individuals must trust that whichever doctor provides treatment, the appropriate exams and tests will be conducted to ensure a proper diagnosis. Unfortunately, data has ...

Drunk driving conviction can cost thousands Article provided by Christoph Law Office Visit us at http://www.williamchristoph.com/ Many individuals are aware of some of the consequences of a drunk driving conviction. However, when it comes to the fines and costs associated with the crime of driving under the influence, many do not realize exactly how much a conviction for DUI can cost financially and do not recognize the collateral consequences, which can include job loss, potential custody, programs and loss of license. The criminal financial tab begins with ...

Helpful advice for telling children about divorce Article provided by Breeding & Lodato LLC Visit us at http://www.breedinglaw.com Divorce can be particularly complicated when children are involved. Informing your child or children about divorce is a difficult task. According to Kids Health, an online guide for children with divorcing parents, it is common for a child's feelings to be hurt when one parent decides to live somewhere else. In some cases, children may have mixed feelings about divorce, especially if they have witnessed conflict between their ...

Understanding child support laws in Missouri Article provided by Clay, Kline & Young, LLC Visit us at http://www.midmotrialattorneys.com The divorce process in Boone County is full of many decisions that must be made in order for spouses to create new and separate lives from each other. One of the decisions that often generates a great many arguments and disputes is child support. Therefore, it is necessary to understand what the child support laws are, how child support is determined, and how to make sure that child support orders are enforced. Child support ...

Tragic, fatal New York runaway-trailer accident makes national headlines Article provided by DiFilippo, Flaherty & Steinhaus, PLLC Visit us at http://www.dfslawyers.com In an incident shocking enough to get nationwide news coverage, seven western New York minivan passengers died on a weekday evening in May 2013 when their vehicle was hit by a runaway trailer carrying crushed automobiles that had broken loose from its hauling semi near Truxton in a rural area south of Syracuse. Emergency responders had difficulty handling the severity of the wreckage. Somehow ...

Help for children after their parents' divorce Article provided by Law Offices of Jennifer E. O'Brien Professional Corporation Visit us at http://www.mccartneyatlaw.com Divorce can be particularly hard on a child. Children do not always understand the complexities of the situation and may resort to blaming themselves for the dissolution of the marriage. Working to ensure that the divorce itself proceeds smoothly and working closely with children after the divorce, prove essential to protect their health and well-being. The main factors impacting well-being As ...

Study reveals racial disparity among marijuana arrests Article provided by Law Offices of David Paul White and Associates Visit us at http://www.davidpaulwhite.com/ A new report, compiled by the American Civil Liberties Union and based on federal data, has revealed that a racial disparity exists among marijuana arrests across the country. The study looked at marijuana arrest rates in each of the 50 states, data that was obtained from police records. The researchers involved in the study then compared arrest rates of both black and white Americans. The study revealed ...