SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 19, 2013 –In the first effort to estimate the overall impact of a city's urban forest on concentrations of fine particulate pollution (particulate matter less than 2.5 microns, or PM2.5), a U.S. Forest Service and Davey Institute study found that urban trees and forests are saving an average of one life every year per city. In New York City, trees save an average of eight lives every year. Fine particulate air pollution has serious health effects, including premature mortality, pulmonary inflammation, accelerated atherosclerosis, and altered cardiac ...

Advances in emergency medicine and trauma surgery have had a significant impact on survival of patients in the days immediately after major injuries, including burns. Patients who survive the immediate aftermath of their injuries now are at greatest risk from infections – particularly the overwhelming, life-threatening immune reaction known as sepsis – or from inflammation-induced multiorgan failure. Now, a device developed by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators that measures the movement of key immune cells may help determine which patients are at greatest ...

People can plan strategic movements to several different targets at the same time, even when they see far fewer targets than are actually present, according to a new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. A team of researchers at the Brain and Mind Institute at the University of Western Ontario took advantage of a pictorial illusion — known as the "connectedness illusion" — that causes people to underestimate the number of targets they see. When people act on these targets, however, they can rapidly plan accurate ...

A new process for making a three-dimensional microstructure that can be used in the analysis of cells could prove useful in counterterrorism measures and in water and food safety concerns. The research, conducted by members of Virginia Tech's Microelectromechanical Systems Laboratory (MEMS) Laboratory in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is the focus of a recent article in the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers' Journal of Microelectomechanical Systems. In their engineering laboratory, the researchers developed a new microfabrication ...

When a new species emerges following adaptive changes to its local environment, the process of choosing a mate can help protect the new species' genetic identity and increase the likelihood of its survival. But of the many observable traits in a potential mate, which particular traits does a female tend to prefer? A new study from the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis finds that a female's mating decisions are largely based on traits that reflect fitness or those that help males perform well under the local ecological conditions. Males' bright ...

EUGENE, Ore. -- (June 19, 2013) – A new study examining the brains of fruit flies reveals a novel stem cell mechanism that may help explain how neurons form in humans. A paper on the study by researchers at the University of Oregon appeared in the online version of the journal Nature in advance of the June 27 publication date. "The question we confronted was 'How does a single kind of stem cell, like a neural stem cell, make all different kinds of neurons?'" said Chris Doe, a biology professor and co-author on the paper "Combinatorial temporal patterning in progenitors ...

LOS ALAMOS, N.M., June 19, 2013—Improved methods for breaking down cellulose nanofibers are central to cost-effective biofuel production and the subject of new research from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC). Scientists are investigating the unique properties of crystalline cellulose nanofibers to develop novel chemical pretreatments and designer enzymes for biofuel production from cellulosic—or non-food—plant derived biomass. "Cellulose is laid out in plant cell walls as crystalline nanofibers, like steel reinforcements ...

A sliver of wood coated with tin could make a tiny, long-lasting, efficient and environmentally friendly battery. But don't try it at home yet– the components in the battery tested by scientists at the University of Maryland are a thousand times thinner than a piece of paper. Using sodium instead of lithium, as many rechargeable batteries do, makes the battery environmentally benign. Sodium doesn't store energy as efficiently as lithium, so you won't see this battery in your cell phone -- instead, its low cost and common materials would make it ideal to store huge amounts ...

This news release is available in French. Child care is linked to fewer emotional problems and symptoms of social withdrawal among children exposed to maternal depression, according to a new study of nearly 2000 children conducted by researchers in Montreal, Canada, at the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Center, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), and University of Montreal. "We found that children exposed to maternal depression during the preschool years were nearly two times more likely to develop emotional problems and separation anxiety symptoms. ...

HOUSTON - In a major international study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the targeted therapy ibrutinib continues to show remarkable promise for the treatment of relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). The most recent interim findings of the 18-center Phase 2 study were published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. Previous interim findings were presented in December 2012 at the 54th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition. Unprecedented results, fewer side effects "This oral inhibitor ...

Industrial palladium-copper catalysts change their structures before they get to work, already during the activation process. As a result, the reaction is catalysed by a catalyst that is different from the one originally prepared for it. This surprising discovery was made by researchers from the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw. Removing of nitrates from ground water or chlorine from dry cleaning wastes are important environmental protection operations that require the use of appropriate catalysts. Popular catalysts include well-known ...

LOS ANGELES (June 19, 2013) – In what is believed to be the largest follow-up record of patients with the most common form of hereditary dystonia – a movement disorder that can cause crippling muscle contractions – experts in deep brain stimulation report good success rates and lasting benefits. Michele Tagliati, MD, neurologist, director of the Movement Disorders Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Department of Neurology, and Ron L. Alterman, MD, chief of the Division of Neurosurgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, published the study in the ...

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — A study of the patients who received injections of steroids contaminated with the fungus Exserohilum rostratum from the New England Compounding Center has found that some patients had fungal infections even though they did not experience a worsening of their symptoms and that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help detect infection, especially among those individuals who received injections from highly contaminated lots. The study, along with an editorial by UC Davis Assistant Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology George R. Thompson, ...

The protected area network in Tanzania is playing a vital role in the survival of savannah bird species as they move west in response to climate and environmental changes, according to new research led by the University of York. Using data on savannah birds from the Tanzanian Bird Atlas project - which has documented Tanzanian bird distributions over recent decades - the researchers found that they are using protected areas as stepping stones as they move to areas further west where dry seasons are getting longer, with movements of up to 300km noted. Much debate has centred ...

Electronic components built from single molecules using chemical synthesis could pave the way for smaller, faster and more green and sustainable electronic devices. Now for the first time, a transistor made from just one molecular monolayer has been made to work where it really counts. On a computer chip. The molecular integrated circuit was created by a group of chemists and physicists from the Department of Chemistry Nano-Science Center at the University of Copenhagen and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing. Their discovery "Ultrathin Reduced Graphene Oxide Films as ...

State policymakers' attention to teacher quality—an issue education research shows is essential to improving schooling outcomes for racial minority students—is highly responsive to low graduation rates among white students, but not to low graduation rates among black students, according to a Baylor University study. The findings are evidence that "the persisting achievement gap between white and black students has distinctively political foundations," the researchers wrote. The article, entitled "The Politic Foundations of the Black-White Education Achievement Gap," ...

Piggybacking off the popularity of previous films for the Swim and Black Label collections, LA-based fashion label 'Lauren Elaine' teams up with Unus Lupus Entertainment to present a new brand campaign film, inspired by the 1970's grindhouse genre, for the Lauren Elaine Swim collection. The new film, debuting at the end of June, stars Sabyr Omens, Frances Raye, and Evan Miller, with Adam Powell producing. "I really wanted to create a sort of sequel to the last Swim collection film, but take it up a notch," says Designer Lauren Elaine. "I wanted to carry ...

Jun 14, 2013 - Softros Systems, Inc. announced Softros LAN Messenger 5.0.3 Softros LAN Messenger became an irreplaceable software in numerous companies. With the help of this messenger you will be able to send files, messages between computers on your employees, sending mass alerts can significantly accelerate your workflows. You can protect your personnel from communicating with friends through Internet messengers, save staff time and protect corporate networks from online attacks via the popular instant messenger (such as Skype, QIP, Yahoo IM). Softros LAN Messenger ...

As your business grows, there may come a time when your current Montgomery office space is no longer adequate for your company needs and the best solution is to move. Relocating an office is a tedious process and it can be costly as well. If you haven't done the appropriate planning, your business could suffer extensive downtime that could be detrimental to your company's operations and future. So how does a company remain productive during a Montgomery office move? Proper planning is critical. 1. Plan the Move Well in Advance You'll need to get your proverbial ...

Who: GadgitKids & Cellular Sales What: Educational opportunities for individual consumers to learn how to utilize mobile devices to their fullest potential. When: 9am-3pm; June 22nd; June 29th; July 6th; and July 13th Where: June 22: 10289 Ulmerton Rd Suite C Largo, FL 33771 June 29: 4430 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 July 6: 6901 22nd Ave. N. Ste 508 St. Petersburg, FL 33710 July 13: 4465 East Bay Dr. Largo, FL 33764 In today's ever evolving technological world, it is easy for mobile device owners to quickly feel overwhelmed by the multitude of ...

Rita Fisher, Certified Professional Resume Writer, is offering a complimentary, no strings attached LinkedIn profile writing service for current job seekers stuck in their job search. âEURœLinkedIn is an essential component of a smart job search in 2013,âEUR says Fisher, VP of Business Development at JobSearchRescue.com, a division of The Fisher Career Group. Without a well-written, strong LinkedIn profile, a job candidate is at a serious disadvantage when it comes to finding a job. We offer a complimentary professional LinkedIn profile development service to ...

The next fine art show takes place on July 5, from 5-9 pm and July 6, from 11 am - 3 pm. Join us for a Mystery Night Contest with a chance to win a prize, demonstrations, guest musicians, and great art by local artists. The event is free, open to the public and wheelchair accessible. This is a great opportunity to visit over 60 local artists in their studios and purchase unique hand-made items for family and friends. The exhibit features painting, pastels, photography, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, glass, and fiber arts. Follow the artists on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/PACMiddletown ...

The premier launch of the country's top 7v7 tournament (www.elite7v7.com) will be launching its' inaugural event this Saturday, June 22, 2013. The tournament will kick off its' Championship 7v7 Football Competition in South Florida this weekend at Cypress Park in Coral Springs Florida with the top High Schools competing for the ELITE 7v7 CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY. THE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL WILL BE BROADCAST LIVE ON OUR HIGH SPORTS PRODUCTION NETWORK (HSPN) AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO VIEW IT LIVE BY GOING TO http://www.hspnsports.com/live-broadcast/. Join the action or follow your ...

Closet Factory, a leader in custom closets and custom storage solutions, continues the expansion of its franchise network with the opening of a new location in Pittsburgh, PA. The location will service the city of Pittsburgh and the entire 10-counties region. Closet Factory Pittsburgh will officially open its doors for business June 24, 2013 at 1306 Penn Avenue, Jeannette, PA. The location houses the business offices and a state of the art factory where their custom cabinetry will be manufactured on site. A complete design center and showroom is in the works and will ...

In response to the growing concerns over the America Invents Act, and lack of patent protection for solo-inventors and startup CEOs, Atlanta-based company Intellectual Property (IP) SmartUp will launch a first of its kind online patenting platform on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. According to the new patent laws, the first inventor to file for a patent is entitled to the patent rights of the invention regardless of whether or not another inventor can prove to have conceived the invention earlier. The website, ipsmartup.com, provides startups and inventors with an intuitive ...