ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Religious practices that strongly control female sexuality are more successful at promoting certainty about paternity, according to a study published in the current issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study analyzed genetic data on 1,706 father-son pairs in a traditional African population—the Dogon people of Mali, West Africa—in which Islam, two types of Christianity, and an indigenous, monotheistic religion are practiced in the same families and villages. "We found that the indigenous religion allows males to achieve ...

DALLAS – June 4, 2012 – UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have taken a major step toward understanding the cellular clock, mapping for the first time the atomic-level architecture of a key component of the timekeeper that governs the body's daily rhythms. The daily, or circadian, cycles guided by the body's clocks affect our ability to get a good night's sleep, how fast we recover from jet lag, and even the best time to give cancer treatments, said Dr. Joseph Takahashi, senior author of the Science study published online and a pioneer in the study of circadian ...

The RHESSI (Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager) satellite focuses on the highest energy x-rays and gamma-rays produced by the sun, helping to observe solar flares of all shapes and sizes. The satellite is pointed toward the sun, and constantly in rotation, which provides a serendipitous bit of side research: by monitoring the limb of the sun on its four second rotation cycle, RHESSI's Solar Aspect System (SAS) has produced ten years worth of precise measurements of the sun's diameter. This has already provided scientists with one of the most accurate measurements ...

When Venus transits the sun on June 5th and 6th, an armada of spacecraft and ground-based telescopes will be on the lookout for something elusive and, until recently, unexpected: The Arc of Venus. "I was flabbergasted when I first saw it during the 2004 transit," recalls astronomy professor Jay Pasachoff of Williams College. "A bright, glowing rim appeared around the edge of Venus soon after it began to move into the sun." For a brief instant, the planet had turned into a "ring of fire." Researchers now understand what happened. Backlit by the sun, Venus's atmosphere ...

Half of adults over age 65 made at least one emergency department (ED) visit in the last month of life, in a study led by a physician at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) and UCSF. Three quarters of ED visits led to hospital admissions, and more than two-thirds of those admitted to the hospital died there. In contrast, the 10 percent of study subjects who had enrolled in hospice care at least one month before death were much less likely to have made an ED visit or died in the hospital. "For too many older Americans, the emergency department is a conduit ...

Boulder, Colo., USA – New Lithosphere science posted online 4 June 2012 includes a study of the Valles Marineris fault zone, Mars, and asks why such a trough system occurs there, when such structures on Earth are mainly associated with plate tectonics. Other papers discuss landslides in the Pyrenees; first evidence of a "missing" Cretaceous arc assemblage in the Iraqi segment of the Zagros orogenic belt; and new information on the age of the Okanagan Valley shear zone, Canada. Abstracts are online at http://lithosphere.gsapubs.org/content/early/recent. Representatives ...

California sports medicine specialist Dr. Ralph Venuto (http://www.drvenuto.com) recently added downloadable forms on his website, helping patients get the resources they need before their first office visit. The Medical History form, Patient Financial Agreement, Notice of Privacy Practices Receipt, and Patient Information Form for the practice are all now available online. Dr. Venuto believes that giving patients access to medical forms online is a step that helps his team become more efficient in patient care. "Online medical forms have become a norm at the modern ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Scientists have designed a screening tool that provides a fast, easy and relatively inexpensive way to predict levels of a specific toxin in lakes that are prone to blue-green algal blooms. Blue-green algae is not your average pond scum - rather than consisting of plant-like organisms, blue-green algae actually are cyanobacteria, and some species are linked to the production and release of the toxin microcystin into the water. Human exposure to the toxin through drinking or recreational water contact can threaten public health by causing liver damage, ...

OAK BROOK, Ill. – Researchers studying stroke patients have found a strong association between impairments in a network of the brain involved in emotional regulation and the severity of post-stroke depression. Results of the study are published online in the journal Radiology. "A third of patients surviving a stroke experience post-stroke depression (PSD)," said lead researcher Igor Sibon, M.D., Ph.D., professor of neurology at the University of Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France. "However, studies have failed to identify a link between lesions in the brain caused by ischemia ...

For attorneys, social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter and blogs are the new word-of-mouth advertising of the 21st century -- a powerful way for law firms to stand out online and engage with clients and prospects in a direct, immediate, and meaningful way. A free one-hour webcast upcoming on Wednesday, June 13th, is designed for attorneys who want to learn more about social media, its relevance to attorneys, and why social media is the future of online client development for law firms. Social Media: Fish Where the Fish Are, a FindLaw event co-hosted by Ohio ...

San Diego, CA, June 5, 2012 – It's estimated that almost 23% of women enter pregnancy as smokers and more than half continue to smoke during pregnancy, leading to excess healthcare costs at delivery and beyond. In one of the first studies to assess smoking bans and taxes on cigarettes, along with the level of tobacco control spending, researchers have found that state tobacco control policies can be effective in curbing smoking during pregnancy, and in preventing a return to smoking within four months on average, after delivery. The results were published online today ...

During a recent segment on FOX 29, personal injury attorney Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer discussed how reckless bus drivers put countless lives in danger by ignoring traffic signals throughout Philadelphia. "Drivers need to understand and really appreciate that they have 50 souls in their hands every trip they take," commented Weitzman. That number doesn't include other drivers and their passengers, pedestrians and cyclists who share the Philly roadways with SEPTA buses, SEPTA tandem buses, tour buses and trolley buses. SEPTA buses range from 40 to 60 feet ...

San Antonio, Texas, June 5, 2012 – Three patients with chronic kidney failure treated at a dialysis center in Los Angeles County, California contracted a bacterial infection in the blood (sepsis) caused by improper cleaning and disinfection of a reusable medical device called a dialyzer – an artificial kidney. Described in a poster presented at the 39th Annual Educational Conference and International Meeting of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, conducted an investigation ...

San Antonio, Texas, June 5, 2012 – The introduction of daily bathing with disposable, germ-killing cloths resulted in a sustained, significant decrease in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) incidence at a Canadian geriatric facility, according to a poster presented at the 39th Annual Educational Conference and International Meeting of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Infection preventionists, working in the Acute Care Transition (ACT) unit at Baycrest, a geriatric healthcare system in Ontario, reduced the ...

The Divorce Process for Practitioners This live seminar is an introduction to divorce law, providing important strategies for obtaining the best possible outcome for your client. It will cover the essential key topics in divorce law, including: * Case Assessment * Filing Divorce * Discovery Tactics * Child Custody * Alimony and Child Support * Marital Assets * Tax Issues * Ethical Considerations This is the essential starter or refresher course for family law and divorce attorneys. Hanan M. lsaacs, M.A., J.D., A.P.M. Hanan M. Isaacs, a New Jersey family ...

PASADENA, Calif., June 5, 2012 — People who have had an episode of herpes zoster, also known as shingles, face a relatively low short-term risk of developing shingles, according to a Kaiser Permanente Southern California study published online in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. These findings suggest that among people with immune systems that have not been compromised, the risk of a second shingles episode is low. Researchers reviewed electronic health records and monitored recurrence of shingles for more than 6,000 individuals. They found fewer than 30 cases of ...

Spring has sprung in Atlanta, and the warmer weather means it is time to get outdoor spaces ready for enjoyment. The Painting Company in Atlanta recommends addressing your exterior painting projects first. There are several reasons that early spring painting in Atlanta is advantageous. Atlanta painting projects often achieve the best results in the mild, drier weather of spring. Very hot weather may cause paint to dry too quickly and not form the premium protective film that it is intended. If this occurs, your Atlanta house painting project may look fine initially ...

Washington, DC—In a study of mostly minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged families, 99 percent of participants reported having access to the Internet. More than half of the families were interested in receiving health information electronically, an important finding in the quest to improve access to health information. The study, conducted in the Emergency Department at Children's National Medical Center, is published in the June issue of Pediatric Emergency Care. Of the 509 families in the study, 503 reported access to the Internet, either at home, work, or via ...

Newly marketed under the brand name Prolastil, Prolastil-E50 products produced remarkable results when clinically studied for improvement in fine lines and wrinkles. Long considered almost impossible, the product uses the scientific advancement of recombinant DNA, to produce laboratory grade human sh-polypeptide 50 which, when applied to the skin twice a day, increases the elasticity of the skin by replacing the elastin the skin stops producing by puberty. Previously it was thought that the molecules were too large to have a chance to bind with skin, however, new research ...

The world of fantasy non-fiction rarely sees a release with as much hype as Mark Evan's Spiriti Demonicia. Boasting a compelling and intricate tale, set deep in the heart of a fantasy world, many have awaited its launch with baited breath. "A lone female quarter-vampire,ghost,angel,and werewolf is given the task of detective by heaven and hell in this Masterpiece". The adventure begins with Father Todd Amati. After welcoming a flesh-eating demonic clan into his village, destructing ensues with many villagers killed. Ridden with guilt and suffering the Vortices ...

AutoCrib, Inc., provider of the broadest line of industrial vending machines and cost cutting software for automated inventory control, is pleased to announce their list of AutoCrib Premier Distributors for 2012. Premier Distributors have demonstrated the ability to provide the highest level of system design and consulting, field support and automatic inventory replenishment services, through a commitment to continuing education and dedicated personnel." AutoCrib distributors represent us around the globe." states Steve Pixley, CEO, "They are an integral ...

The Marketing Store Worldwide, one of the world's largest privately held global brand activation agencies, announced today that Jeff Rahman has joined the agency as digital creative director. "Jeff comes to us with the finest creative credentials and he's a great fit for our growing digital practice," said Kurt Karlenzig, global senior vice president of digital, The Marketing Store Worldwide. "Jeff enhances our ability to deliver innovative experiences that invite participation and activate our clients brands." Rahman joins The Marketing Store ...

Dartware, a leading provider of the InterMapper network monitoring, mapping and alerting software, today announces the immediate availability of FlowTraq -- a full fidelity flows analysis tool with advanced filtering, customizable dashboards and alerting capabilities. As with the long-time flows capability within InterMapper, FlowTraq is developed by our best-of-breed partner ProQSys. FlowTraq uses network flow records to deliver integrated monitoring, forensic and security solutions. Monitoring enables scrutinizing usage, billing and bandwidth reports, network troubleshooting ...

The latest mass revolution of Internet users seeking low-cost alternatives to traditional cable, labeled 'cord cutters', are buzzing over the newest updates from free web channel guide FreeCast.com. The online TV authority is now giving fans an inside beta look into the newest features of their comprehensive guide, which are set to fully release later this week. FreeCast.com launched earlier this year to much hype and quickly gained a massive following from Internet users looking for an easy way to watch their favorite TV shows online. After only a few months of research, ...

As copper prices continue to soar, electrical substations throughout the U.S. are targets of copper thieves. Many sites are robbed for just a few dollars of scrap copper, but are left in potentially dangerous conditions and thousands of dollars of damage repairs. Sec-Tron (sec-tron.com), a Cincinnati-based full-service security integrator, works on many electrical substations for a large, national energy company operating in this region. Sec-Tron's customer required the detectors to monitor larger areas and alarm a new central station to prompt live video surveillance. ...