RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A research team of biogeochemists at the University of California, Riverside has provided a new view on the relationship between the earliest accumulation of oxygen in the atmosphere, arguably the most important biological event in Earth history, and its relationship to the sulfur cycle. A general consensus exists that appreciable oxygen first accumulated in Earth's atmosphere around 2.4 to 2.3 billion years ago. Though this paradigm is built upon a wide range of geological and geochemical observations, the famous "smoking gun" for what has come to ...

Ants play a variety of important roles in many ecosystems. As frequent visitors to flowers, they can benefit plants in their role as pollinators when they forage on sugar-rich nectar. However, a new study reveals that this mutualistic relationship may actually have some hidden costs. By transmitting sugar-eating yeasts to the nectar on which they feed, ants may be indirectly altering the nectar-chemistry and thus affecting subsequent pollinator visitations. Many species of plants benefit from interacting with ants, and some even secrete special sugary substances to ...

The microbial population in the air of the New York City subway system is nearly identical to that of ambient air on the city streets. This research, published ahead of print in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology, establishes an important baseline, should it become necessary to monitor the subway's air for dispersal of potentially dangerous microbes. Also, the combination of new methodologies in the study, including fast collection of aerosols and rapid sequencing technology, provide an efficient means for monitoring which was not previously available. The ...

In March 2013, a novel H7N9 influenza virus was identified in China as the etiological agent of a flu-like disease in humans, resulting in some deaths. A group of scientists, led by Professor Chen Hualan (National Avian Influenza Reference Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences) have investigated the origins of this novel H7N9 influenza virus (Shi et al., 2013). Following analysis of H7N9 influenza viruses collected from live poultry markets, it was found that these viruses ...

Cincinnati, OH, April 25, 2013 -- Most children who suffer from sports-related concussions recover within a few days. However, in a small number of children, symptoms can last for a month or more. Although there have been numerous theories as to what might predict a longer recovery time, there is no definitive answer as to why it takes some children longer to recover. In a new study scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics, researchers attempted to identify risk factors that might predispose some children with concussions to longer recovery times. Dr. ...

Researchers at the Yale School of Medicine have figured out how to measure an infant's risk of developing autism by looking for abnormalities in his/her placenta at birth, allowing for earlier diagnosis and treatment for the developmental disorder. The findings are reported in the April 25 online issue of Biological Psychiatry. One out of 50 children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but the diagnosis is usually made when these children are 3 to 4 years of age ...

Belmont, MA — Belief in God may significantly improve the outcome of those receiving short-term treatment for psychiatric illness, according to a recent study conducted by McLean Hospital investigators. In the study, published in the current issue of Journal of Affective Disorders, David H. Rosmarin, PhD, McLean Hospital clinician and instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, examined individuals at the Behavioral Health Partial Hospital program at McLean in an effort to investigate the relationship between patients' level of belief in God, ...

Viewing sexually explicit material through media such as the Internet, videos, and magazines may be directly linked with the sexual behavior of adolescents and young adults, but only to a very small extent. That is the conclusion of a new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. The findings suggest that the practice is just one of many factors that may influence the sexual behaviors of young people. Concerns have been raised that viewing sexually explicit material may negatively affect sexual behaviors, particularly in young people. Because previous studies ...

Melatonin injections delayed symptom onset and reduced mortality in a mouse model of the neurodegenerative condition amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. In a report published online ahead of print in the journal Neurobiology of Disease, the team revealed that receptors for melatonin are found in the nerve cells, a finding that could launch novel therapeutic approaches. Annually about 5,000 people are diagnosed with ALS, which is characterized by progressive ...

Exciting new data presented today at the International Liver Congress™ 2013 include results from early in vitro and in vivo studies targeting covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA), which may form the basis of a cure for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. HBV cccDNA is organized into mini-chromosomes within the nucleus of infected cells by histone and non-histone proteins. Despite the availability of efficient therapies against HBV, long-term persistence of cccDNA necessitates life-long treatments to suppress the virus. The following three experimental studies ...

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Thursday 25 April 2013: New data from clinical studies presented for the first time at the International Liver Congress™ 2013 provide new rationale for an old and established treatment option for portal hypertension. Additionally, spleen stiffness predicts the occurrence of clinical complications, which is of paramount importance in clinical practice. In patients with cirrhosis, increasing blood pressure in the abdominal circulatory system (known as portal hypertension) leads to potentially lethal complications which might be prevented with ...

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Thursday 25 April 2013: Research announced today at the International Liver CongressTM 2013 has revealed the deadly impact that alcohol and body weight have on liver disease. Women should forgo the wine and doughnuts after a new study found the harmful combination of high alcohol intake and high body mass index (BMI) causes an increased risk of chronic liver disease. The study analysed a cohort of over 107,000 women to investigate how a female's weight and alcohol consumption affected their chances of suffering and dying from chronic liver ...

Preparing for an initial consultation with a divorce attorney Article provided by Debbie Robb Visit us at http://www.debbierobblaw.com/ When a relationship is breaking down, there may be threats of divorce. Arguments may start about finances or any number of topics as communication becomes more strained. When a marriage is beyond reconciliation, an important step is meeting with a divorce attorney. When you contact an attorney, it important to know that everything you share even from the first call is confidential. Gathering information and documents before the ...

Shorter intern hours actually increase medical errors Article provided by Law Offices of John J. LaCava, LLC Visit us at http://www.infolaw.com/ First-year doctors--also called medical interns--typically work long hours. Until recently, these young doctors were on-call up to 36 hours. In 2003, regulations were put into place limiting their shifts to 30 hours. In 2011, regulators feared that the longer shifts were causing interns to become fatigued, putting them at a greater risk of making medical errors, so their shifts were further reduced to 16 hours. Common ...

Some California drivers poorly reflected in recent statistics Article provided by Hanasab & Zolekhian, LLP Visit us at http://www.hzpersonalinjury.com Recent statistics indicate that Americans seem to be improving their driving skills. In fact, in 2011, the number of fatal collisions dropped to the lowest it has been in over 60 years. According to the Huffington Post, recent federal transportation reports indicate that 32,367 people were killed in traffic accidents in 2011. This number represents a 1.9 percent decrease from 2010. California drivers aren't ...

Fueling the economic engine of scientific enterprise in Southern California, the Mount Wilson Observatory and its founder, George Ellery Hale, were the motivating forces that transformed the San Gabriel Valley into a major center of technological achievement, spawning institutions such as the California Institute of Technology, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and a host of other science-based organizations found here today. On Monday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m., DAVE JURASEVICH, the Superintendent at Mt. Wilson Observatory, will take the audience on a journey back in time, reliving ...

LA parents have an opportunity to get their children away from the computer and to stop incessantly thumbing out texts and start tumbling, twirling and flying through the air The Los Angeles School of Gymnastics (http://lagymnastics.com/) will open its doors on Sunday, May 19th from 1-3pm for the school's annual Summer Camp Open House. The free event will allow visitors to tour the facility, meet the instructors, sample camp activities, win freebies and even meet and greet members of the USA National Team who will perform onsite. The 2013 summer camp program, which ...

Small Biz Thoughts has secured business consultant and motivational keynote speaker Brian Sharp for their upcoming online conference: IT Business Reboot 2013. Brian Sharp will discuss how to turn a business around in the current financial climate. Sharp's experience includes 17 years in the start-up and development of four companies, which combined grossed nearly $10 million annually. Sharp's background includes successes and failures. He found himself both bankrupt and a millionaire by the age of 30, giving him an experienced background on the challenges and opportunities ...

From business executives to the everyday fashionista, Foot Cardigan has their feet covered...literally. The international sock subscription service, Foot Cardigan, is knocking consumers' socks off monthly and replacing them with better (and more exciting) ones. Each month, the subscription service mails a new, toe-tally surprising pair of socks to subscribers' homes for only 9 dollars. "Not only can an interesting pair of socks act as an expression of personality, but they can also be an instant conversation starter," says Bryan DeLuca, Co-Founder and CEO of ...

"This book shines a bright light on the darkest corners of our world. Dr. Paul Chabot dissects the most vicious resilient organizations and lays out a courageous, all-out plan of attack!" —Michael S. Vigil, Chief of International Operations, DEA (Ret.) Fictional stories of Good vs. Evil have long had a universal appeal, as this is an accurate reflection of real life. The world today exists under threat of evil forces such as drug cartels, terrorists, street gangs, pirates and organized crime destroying communities and nations, potentially altering our way ...

Paul Niggebrugge, Founder of Be Your Best Academy and the 2012 recipient "Collegiate News Teaching Professional Of The Year For Pitching" expresses his concern over the growing epidemic of elbow/ shoulder injuries in young baseball players. "The amount of elbow/ shoulder surgeries among young baseball players is alarming. We, as coaches and parents, must concentrate on education, prevention and training to reduce this growing epidemic," said Mr. Niggebrugge. Glen Fleisig et. al.at the American Sports Medicine Institute (article from 2009 entitled ...

Ampush, a Facebook Preferred Marketing Developer (PMD), announced that Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Nick Shah was invited to present at the Interactive Insights Summit on April 30th, 2013. The New Orleans event will focus on ways to leverage real-time data and marketing analytics and Shah will cover the great opportunity for enterprises to leverage Facebook's Open Graph. Shah will speak to the senior-level marketing and analytics professionals in attendance about how Facebook and social media provide opportunities in personalization, virality, and multi-device ...

MeerCAT, a visualization tool to help identify wireless vulnerabilities and threats, and assess the risks to an organization was developed as part of a DARPA-funded research effort. It has helped many security professionals - including information security auditors, penetration vulnerability testers, and computer network defenders - conduct post-hoc analysis of data acquired from wireless site surveys and security audits. The data analyzed by MeerCAT is typically collected using "wardriving" software such as Flying Squirrel or Kismet that discover, identify, and ...

Jet Luxury Resorts, the national leader in the third party rental management space, is pleased to announce the addition of the Grand Lucayan Resort, Bahamas to its collection of 4 and 5 star luxury hotels and resorts. Located on Grand Bahama Island, just 55 miles off the coast of Florida, Jet Luxury @ The Grand Lucayan, Bahamas offers some of the finest amenities in the Caribbean. Guests enjoy spacious accommodations, eight restaurants, three swimming pools, non-motorized water sports activities, four tennis courts - all offering Grand Slam surfaces, a 25,000 square-foot ...

While continuing to honor its commitment to innovation in the mail management industry, USAMail1 has just launched a new pricing structure that opens a world of possibility to an ever-expanding global market. Before the launch of the 30-Day Parcel Pass program, all customers signed up for a subscription-based service. Now, anyone can have short-term access to their very own US shipping address, among other perks, for less than ten dollars. USAMail1 is among a select few mail forwarding and management organizations to offer such a convenience, but it is the first organization ...