Barcelona, 04 December 2012. - Bioinformaticians at IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute) and UPF (Pompeu Fabra University) have used molecular simulation techniques to explain a specific step in the maturation of the HIV virions, i.e., how newly formed inert virus particles become infectious, which is essential in understanding how the virus replicates. These results, which have been published in the latest edition of PNAS, could be crucial to the design of future antiretrovirals. HIV virions mature and become infectious as a result of the action of a protein ...

Brain injury symptoms may persist years longer than previously thought Roughly 1.7 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In serious cases, TBI can result in permanent disabilities and may even be fatal. What's more, recent research suggests that even mild to moderate TBI symptoms may persist for years after an initial head trauma. What is traumatic brain injury? A traumatic brain injury occurs when a bump or blow to the head causes the brain to collide with the ...

NJ bill could lead to changes in alimony decisions A new bill proposed in the New Jersey legislature has sparked conversations regarding alimony and prenuptial agreements in the state. The proposed law would alter the current standards used by judges in making determinations regarding both alimony and prenups. The bill would change the way in which judges consider whether alimony should be awarded to one spouse or the other, and the appropriate payment. The law would eliminate some types of assets when calculating a spouse's income. The assets that would no longer ...

Charging Juveniles as Adults in Maryland: Jail Plans Spark Debate Charging Juveniles as Adults in Maryland: Jail Plans Spark Debate Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley says plans to build a controversial new juvenile detention facility in downtown Baltimore are "moving forward," according to a recent Baltimore Sun article. The proposed 120-bed facility will cost an estimated $70 million to construct and is intended to house juvenile offenders who have been charged as adults. Currently, juveniles facing adult criminal charges are held in an annex of the ...

New study reports that fewer teens are drinking and driving North Carolina residents are aware that teenage drunk driving is a serious problem. Fortunately, a new study reveals that the number of teens who drink and drive dropped by half between 1991 and 2011. Driving under the influence declining among teens According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nine out of 10 teens under age 16 said they did not drink and drive in 2011. This is a 54 percent decrease from 1991. Although the CDC director notes that this is good news, it also means ...

Law Enforcement in Missouri Targets Synthetic Drugs Law Enforcement in Missouri Targets Synthetic Drugs A few years ago synthetic drugs emerged onto the shelves and counters of gas stations and convenience stores in Missouri and elsewhere across the country, and for a time the creation, distribution and use of the substances flew under the radar of law enforcement. As synthetic drug activity has been incorporated into traditional drug laws, federal and state authorities step up their efforts to police and prosecute those associated with synthetic drugs, particularly ...

GoodGirlPR and New Beauty Magazine are excited to host a special beauty bar relief party. The event will bring an evening of pampering and Kamoni Ice cocktails along with complimentary Fancy Face makeovers, hairstyling by the Beauty Bar, and OPI manicures. Guests are invited to contribute monetary donations, canned goods, and clothing to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Event Details: Who: New Beauty Magazine & GoodGirlPR What: Beauty Bar Relief Event When: December 3, 2012, 6:30PM-9:30PM Where: Blink Beauty, 32 Union Square E, Suite 311, ...

Pastor and Publishing author James Langston's book, Out of the Ashes, is receiving rave reviews. The book has ranked in the top 100 in tag categories "Jesus Christ," "Call to Salvation," and "Church Leadership." Out of the Ashes takes readers on an exciting and thought provoking journey: a journey that touches the very essence of why Believers often face difficult and challenging situations. While none of us adore these trials of faith, in them, God is reshaping our lives for His service. Langston writes, "I wish I could say that ...

TranZcenter -The Truth about the Transportation Industry......... While many industries these days are struggling with the idea of reducing their workforce and facing cutbacks in order to survive these tough economic times, that is not the case in the trucking industry. This career field is seeing an impressive increase in the number of trucking jobs available, and Mr. Milton Collier believe there will be even more opportunities presented should the economy begin to rebound. Reasons for Shortage A number of factors have led to a shortage of truckers. One major ...

D & J Sports is pleased to announce they are offering a complimentary latex swim cap with every $50 purchase. Every swimmer, especially those who are involved in competitive swimming, needs a quality swim cap to ensure the least amount of resistance in the water. Because D & J Sports understands the importance of having one of these swim caps, they are providing their customers with the option of choosing a swim cap at no charge when they make their other purchases. The blue latex swim cap that is available through this offer features the USA 2012 logo in white, ...

The International Metaphysical University (IMU) is proud to announce a ground-breaking, ufology class taught by Richard Dolan, one of the world's leading UFO researchers and historians. Richard Dolan is offering something never seen before in any academic setting, anywhere else in the world: a complete and fresh study of the entire UFO phenomenon. Through a series of twelve riveting lectures, Richard Dolan provides up-to-date information and analysis relating to: 1. The full history of UFOs, from ancient times to our own era, focusing on the most significant and ...

Award-winning managed service provider Appia Communications, Inc., today announced jointly with Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and IP video surveillance solutions, that certification of Grandstream's IP Voice and Video solutions is complete. Interoperability benefits small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and large enterprises by assuring Appia's IP-based service applications, which increase productivity, improve care and reduce costs, can seamlessly integrate with Grandstream's IP desktop phones, analog telephone adaptors (ATAs), ...

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson of eBroadcastMedia.com, founders of Book Marketing, announced today The Authors Show radio and TV weekly broadcast schedule. Book Marketing, branded as 'The Authors Marketing Powerhouse', allows authors and publishers the opportunity to upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. Each author can develop a personalized page. In addition the site allows for integration with Facebook and ...

Elite Ayrshire Business Circle executive chairman Norman Geddes presided at a ceremony this week to mark the official handover of historic Blairquhan Castle in Straiton to its new Chinese owners. The castle has been sold to a Chinese company which bottles mineral water for distribution around the world. The new owners of the 190-year-old castle in the heart of the Ayrshire countryside are Ganten Scotland, an offshoot of an international business based in the south China province of Guangdong. The Regency House property will continue to provide upmarket accommodation, ...

Novosoft, an international IT-consulting and software development company, today announced the plan to release a line of software products featuring integration with popular Online hosting services. The new solutions will harness the technology of Novosoft's flagship software Handy Backup and cloud storage provided by the company's partners, and will be distributed free of charge starting in 2013. "We've always been open and looked for partnership opportunities with businesses from very different fields of the IT industry," said Nataly Sigaeva, head of Novosoft ...

Budget conscious businesses or individuals who are looking to announce their latest product or service can now do so at an affordable price: $85.00. Introducing Discount Press Releases, an online writing service where custom written press releases are always high quality, but never high priced. "New products or services are created every day," states Pamela Jones, the freelance press release writer at Discount Press Releases. "And the one thing these products or services need is exposure. While a press release is a great way to reach your target audience, ...

The team at Stone Oak Orthodontics in San Antonio, TX got down and dirty to support breast cancer awareness! The Dirty Girl 5k is a mud-laden obstacle course that is traversed by waves of teams and individuals throughout an entire day. Dirty Girl 5k's are staged somewhere in the U.S. almost every weekend of the year, from Seattle WA to Cape Coral FL and nearly everywhere in between. On the morning of December 1st 2012, the Stone Oak Orthodontics team, "Tito's Muddy Divas" took to the course at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio. They were soon ...

With the nights becoming longer and the cold set to linger until March or April in many regions, home gardeners are looking for ways to connect with the outdoors in hopes that spring may come around earlier than usual. With a look ahead, here are three steps every homeowner can do to pre-plan their gardens in time for spring. Now is the time to build a compost pile. A traditional compost pile is comprised of wetted organic matter, including leaves and "green" food waste such as vegetable peelings and fruit skins. Compost piles can help improve soil conditions ...

Grande Vegas Casino is hosting two freeroll slots tournaments over the holiday season. Between now and Christmas there's also a Facebook contest, a Live Raffle and the online casino's first Free Spins Weekend. Players have until December 10th to achieve the highest score in the $2000 December Slots Freeroll that's being played on the Texas Tycoon slot. The $3000 Holiday Slots Freeroll December 13 - 31 will be played on a Christmas favorite, Naughty or Nice. Freeroll slots tournament details are available at: http://www.grandevegascasino.com/xmas2012.aspx. These special ...

As Americans have adapted more sensible spending behaviors in the face of the recent recession, many are coming to find that receiving dental and medical care can prove too expensive. Not only do these costs prevent individuals from receiving necessary care, but it is also changing the way these services are performed. Fortunately for many, medical tourism has offered a great deal of advantages to those seeking affordable medical or dental care. A recent article from Inside Costa Rica reveals that the medical tourism rates in San Jose are proving that traveling abroad for ...

Spokane animal clinic and alternative and holistic medicine provider, Legacy Animal Medical Center, has been providing holistic medical care, treating the "whole" pet for several years. Recently, they began specializing in acupuncture services. Dr. Meagan Bright, a licensed animal acupuncturist at the clinic, offers these services as an alternative way to treat pets who suffer from a wide array of medical issues. Usually, animals are prescribed medicine, therapy or surgery to remedy common medical issues, however, some pets do not respond positively to these ...

German Shepherd puppy breeder and German Shepherd importer, I-Guard International is ramping up their nationally recognized breeding program to meet the increased demand of top quality German Shepherd puppies in the United States. I-Guard International expects three more litters to be available just in time for the holidays and two more litters are expected in early 2013. I-Guard has imported top quality German Shepherd dogs from Germany to add to their nationally award winning breeding program based out of Otis Orchards, Washington, just outside of Spokane. By bringing ...

Dr. Marjan Mirani, Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, offers Invisalign aligners. Invisalign aligners are a transparent alternative to metal braces, and they can fix mild to moderate spacing, alignment, and bite problems. The aligners are made from durable, transparent plastic. They are designed to be virtually unnoticeable, so the casual observer will not know the patient is wearing them. As a result, patients can have their teeth straightened without the metallic appearance that so many adults and teens dislike. The Invisalign system offers several advantages over ...

California lawmakers have taken great efforts to ensure consumers are protected from unscrupulous companies. For example, California's Unfair Competition Law (UCL) protects consumers from any "unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business act or practice and unfair, deceptive, untrue or misleading advertising." However, it is important to note that California's UCL is not only applicable in consumer protection situations, but may also be used in certain disputes between businesses and in allegations of commercial fraud. Business Disputes and California's UCL Under ...

According to a recent study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drinking and driving among teens has been cut in half the last 20 years; a drop largely attributed to stricter drunk driving laws. Given that teen drinking and driving is a contributing factor in more than 800 deaths each year, according to the CDC, hopefully this reduction will result in fewer deaths and car accidents not only nationwide but specifically here in Pennsylvania. Teen Drunk Driving Study The CDC study noted that in 2011 only 10.3 percent of high school students ...