COLUMBUS, Ohio – Teens and young adults are making use of social networking sites and mobile technology to express suicidal thoughts and intentions as well as to reach out for help, two studies suggest. An analysis of about one month of public posts on MySpace revealed 64 comments in which adolescents expressed a wish to die. Researchers conducted a follow-up survey of young adults and found that text messages were the second-most common way for respondents to seek help when they felt depressed. Talking to a friend or family member ranked first. These young adults also ...

An exotic tree species that changed from prized possession to forest management nightmare serves as a lesson in the unpredictability of non-native species mixing with human interactions, according to researchers. "There are other invasive tree species in Pennsylvania, but the Ailanthus, by far, has been here longer and does more damage than any other invasive tree," said Matthew Kasson, who received his doctorate in plant pathology and environmental microbiology from Penn State. "It's the number one cause of native regeneration failure in clearcuts in Pennsylvania." Kasson, ...

This news release is available in French. Parentage-based tagging (PBT) is an emerging genetic-based fish tagging method that involves genotyping hatchery broodstock. PBT is a passive non-invasive approach to stock identification because the parents, not the offspring, are genetically sampled at spawning, thereby "tagging" the offspring. This method provides the same information as traditional physical tags but also allows for collection of more detailed information that previously was impossible or impractical to gather using traditional tagging methods. According ...

Finally some good news for parents who smoke: you may now be able to get help quitting from an unlikely source, your child's doctor. A study in the journal Pediatrics, which has been posted online, shows that it is feasible for pediatric practices to incorporate into their normal routine efforts to inform patients' parents about services available to help them quit smoking. A research team led by MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) physicians describes how practices implementing a program through which parents who smoke receive assistance in quitting reached nearly ...

EUGENE, Ore. -- (June 24, 2013) -- University of Oregon chemists have developed a selective probe that detects hydrogen sulfide (H2S) levels as low as 190 nanomolar (10 parts per billion) in biological samples. They say the technique could serve as a new tool for basic biological research and as an enhanced detection system for H2S in suspected bacterially contaminated water sources. Hydrogen sulfide, a colorless gas, has long been known for its dangerous toxicity -- and its telltale smell of rotten eggs -- in the environment, but in the last decade the gas has been found ...

NEW YORK — A new study from researchers at leading business schools reveals that expansive physical settings (e.g. having a big desk to stretch out while doing work or a large driver's seat in an automobile) can cause individuals to feel more powerful, and in turn these feelings of power can elicit more dishonest behavior such as stealing, cheating, and even traffic violations. "In everyday working and living environments, our body postures are incidentally expanded and contracted by our surroundings — by the seats in our cars, the furniture in and around workspaces, ...

Scientists from Australia and the United States bring new insights to our understanding of the three-dimensional structure of the genome, one of the biggest challenges currently facing the fields of genomics and genetics. Their findings are published in Nature Genetics, online today. Roughly 3 metres of DNA is tightly folded into the nucleus of every cell in our body. This folding allows some genes to be 'expressed', or activated, while excluding others. Dr Tim Mercer and Professor John Mattick from Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research and Professor John Stamatoyannopoulos ...

Japanese researchers have developed a new sugar and water-based solution that turns tissues transparent in just three days, without disrupting the shape and chemical nature of the samples. Combined with fluorescence microscopy, this technique enabled them to obtain detailed images of a mouse brain at an unprecedented resolution. The team from the RIKEN Center for Developmental biology reports their finding today in Nature Neuroscience. Over the past few years, teams in the USA and Japan have reported a number of techniques to make biological samples transparent, that ...

Boston, MA – A new discovery about how cells move inside the body may provide scientists with crucial information about disease mechanisms such as the spread of cancer or the constriction of airways caused by asthma. Led by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), investigators found that epithelial cells—the type that form a barrier between the inside and the outside of the body, such as skin cells—move in a group, propelled by forces both from within and from nearby cells—to fill any unfilled spaces ...

In the largest study of migraines, researchers have found 5 genetic regions that for the first time have been linked to the onset of migraine. This study opens new doors to understanding the cause and biological triggers that underlie migraine attacks. The team identified 12 genetic regions associated with migraine susceptibility. Eight of these regions were found in or near genes known to play a role in controlling brain circuitries and two of the regions were associated with genes that are responsible for maintaining healthy brain tissue. The regulation of these pathways ...

Research suggests that it is Andy Murray's ability to manage his goals, as well as his skill, determination and motivation that makes him such a successful athlete. Murray dropped out of the French Open after a back injury this year, missing out on his goal of playing in four grand slam finals in a row. But this decision has allowed him to recuperate in time for Wimbledon this month. According to new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), athletes who recognise early when a goal is unattainable and switch their focus to other objectives are ...

In the past year a group of synthetic proteins called CRISPR-Cas RNA-guided nucleases (RGNs) have generated great excitement in the scientific community as gene-editing tools. Exploiting a method that some bacteria use to combat viruses and other pathogens, CRISPR-Cas RGNs can cut through DNA strands at specific sites, allowing the insertion of new genetic material. However, a team of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers has found a significant limitation to the use of CRISPR-Cas RGNs, production of unwanted DNA mutations at sites other than the desired target. ...

SAN DIEGO – (June 23, 2013) A major study from researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology provides new revelations about the intricate pathways involved in turning on T cells, the body's most important disease-fighting cells, and was published today in the prestigious scientific journal Nature. The La Jolla Institute team is the first to prove that a certain type of protein, called septins, play a critical role in activating a calcium channel on the surface of the T cell. The channel is the portal through which calcium enters T cells from the ...

BALTIMORE—June 23, 2013—A pilot program for CalPERS, a large public California employer — aimed at reducing costs for hip and knee replacements — was able to influence price drops for these procedures at facilities not originally part of the program. This conclusion, among others, will be presented at the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 23 in Baltimore. Presenter Winnie Li, senior research analyst for HealthCore Inc., the outcomes research company for WellPoint, Inc. will make a podium presentation on the findings of the reference-based ...

Renaissance House: A Retreat for Writers and Other Artists in historic Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard will celebrate its 12th year by hosting special cultural workshops and presentations from June to August with some of the Island's leading writers, poets and filmmakers. The Renaissance House Salon Series is FREE to the public and is sponsored by the Helene Johnson and Dorothy West Foundation For Artists In Need. It will be held at 31 Pennacook Avenue in Oak Bluffs. Dessert is served after each salon. Every Tuesday night at 7:30pm from June 18 - August 6, the Renaissance ...

Yvonne Estelle's, the online destination for luxurious home decor and gifts, is delighted to announce the re-launch of their website (www.yvonne-estelles.com) with a host of improved features including: larger product images, easier navigation, better performance for mobile tablet and smart phone users, increased speed, and an enhanced shopping experience. With an increasing number of mobile tablet and smartphone shoppers, Yvonne Estelle's has responded to feedback from its customers and re-designed the site to better reflect the needs of its clientele. The new Yvonne ...

The Barber Shop Marketing (TBS) has won a 2013 Telly Award in the 34th Annual Telly Awards competition for the Dallas County Community College District's (DCCCD) 2012 "Smart Starts Here" campaign. Earlier this year, TBS and DCCCD received four awards for the campaign in The 28th Annual Educational Advertising Awards competition, sponsored by Higher Education Marketing Report. Richard Schiera, creative director at TBS, said the Telly Award is "the perfect end to the perfect job" - for an ad that portrays talking to one's self in a new and memorable ...

Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis (LHB), a not-for-profit manufacturing and packaging organization with a dedicated social service mission, announced today that it has won a contract from Phokus Research Group, LLC, (www.phokusresearch.com), a company based in San Diego, California, to package trauma bandages for the company's innovative "Sons Trauma Kit." The 'Sons Trauma Kit' was originally designed by an active duty U.S. Navy SEAL medic. It has proven itself many times on the battlefield both in Iraq and Afghanistan during the last three years. Built ...

ELEVATOR CONSULTANTS throughout the United States and Canada specifying "SmarTork reel closer to replace all existing hoistway door closers as a more efficient and safety enhancement device!" Thomas.net classifies SmarTork reel closer under "Elevator Safety Products!" SmarTorks' revolutionary design overcomes wind velocities on elevator hoistway doors by an increase of up to 20% tension at last 2 inches of closing and decreasing tension in opening cycle reducing force and amps to the elevator door operator. Over 1,000,000 cycles (Testing By ...

Japan Embedded Systems Technology Association (JASA) with the participation of industry leaders in Japan will be holding its annual Embedded Technology Conference and Exhibition (ET2013) in Yokohama, Japan, November 20 through 22, 2013. Last year, approximately 28,000 registered attendees visited ET2013 and the co-located EDS Fair, the largest embedded technology event in the world. The event, with the 2013 motto 'Be Connected With ET', offers suppliers a cost-effective and efficient exhibition - opening a window to Japan and Asia markets for embedded products and services. ...

It is a rare event when you are fortunate enough to be a part of releasing a piece of history to the public. RMSW Press, falls into that category. While conducting research for a historical novel, author and owner of RMSW Press, Ashley Fontainne, found herself in a chance meeting with Daisy McDonald, the widow of former Dallas Police Officer Maurice N. "Nick" McDonald. Mr. McDonald had written his memoirs about how his life was impacted from the moment he arrested Lee Harvey Oswald at a movie theater in Dallas. Sadly, Mr. McDonald passed away in 2005 and his heartfelt, ...

Symtrax, a world leader in multiplatform reporting solutions, today announced a significant version release of their business intelligence solution: StarQuery 4.2. StarQuery's new version offers a web based repository and central control system that facilitates report sharing and gives IT control over database views and who accesses what, when and how often. StarQuery Suite allows businesses and end users to query multiple databases simultaneously, and in real-time. It is a powerful and intuitive system that allows end-users of all abilities to create their own on demand ...

Lynn Hunter, Ed.D., President, Author, and Collaborative Technology Specialist for Educational Media Enterprises and founder of "The Dooples" held a presentation at two East Harlem elementary schools last week to introduce students to her new film, "The Dooples in the Land of Doo," a 22-minute musical animation featuring a continuation to The Dooples trilogy and an introduction to new Dooples characters. Students were excited to watch Dr. Hunter as she premiered the film and they watched The Dooples come to life in the Land of Doo. The Dooples are ...

Knexus, the leading provider of Cloud based Content Engagement solutions, today released the latest version of its Content Engagement Platform. Knexus Platform helps brands make their content work harder online, drives profitable online customer engagement & puts marketers in control. The Platform is used by brands to manage & share rich media & other content assets from one place, to launch & manage websites quickly & easily without IT and to share content effectively across owned, earned & paid media. It also helps brands generate online conversations ...

We [Harmonia de Luz (Harmony of Light)] sell Shipibo tribe art from the Peruvian Amazon and donate life-saving water filters back to the tribe. Our innovative business model helps to preserve the rich lineage of Shipibo indigenous spiritual practices. It's also healing and transforming the earth. Shipibo textile art is inspired by ayahuasca* visions and Shipibo cosmology. These Peruvian tribal tapestries are vibrant examples of profound spiritual art. The hand embroidered textile designs are visual representations of sacred songs (icaros) inspired from the ceremonial ...