This press release is available in Spanish. Researchers headed by Maria Macias an ICREA researcher at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) and Joan Massagué, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York, have identified a new molecular mechanism that plays a crucial role in the control of the activation of certain genes associated with cancer. Through detailed structural and biochemical studies, the researchers identified a key domain present in a family of proteins called Smads, whose ...

Physicists from the University of Southampton were among the first researchers to use the new high magnetic-field beamline at Diamond Light Source, the UK's national synchrotron facility, to search for 'hidden magnetic states'. If found, they will provide important confirmation of a theoretical model, which could have important applications in magnetic data storage. Diamond's new I10 Beamline for Advanced Dichroism Experiments (BLADE) beamline, which has 300,000 times the strength of the earth's magnetic field, is providing them with the tools for the search. The beamline ...

A study enjoying Spanish participation has analysed the theatre demand of society according to the socioeconomic status of the different types of the viewing public. The results were that the theatre is not just enjoyed by the intellectual classes. While they do prefer drama, the working class opts for comedy and the wealthier are swayed by reviews. Theatre arts are loss-making services that require subsidies to stay afloat. This type of practice has frequently come under fire as it is thought that theatre is consumed mainly by society's economic elite. A study published ...

NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite, known as TRMM has been monitoring the rainfall rates within Tropical Storm Isaac as the storm entered the eastern Caribbean Sea. After becoming a tropical storm in the central Atlantic on August 21, Isaac continued tracking westward and entered the eastern Caribbean early on the evening of Aug. 22 with the ill-defined center passing just south of Guadeloupe in the Leeward Islands. Since becoming a tropical storm, Isaac has shown little change in intensity, but the National Hurricane Center expects that to change ...

NASA's Aqua satellite captured an image of Tropical Storm Tembin after it made a quick track across southern Taiwan and re-emerged over the open waters of the Philippine Sea. On Aug. 24 at 05:15 UTC (12:15 a.m. EDT), NASA's Aqua satellite flew over Tropical Storm Tembin and the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument captured a visible image of the storm after it had crossed southern Taiwan and re-emerged into the waters of the Philippine Sea. After Tembin interacted with the land, the storm's eye was no longer visible. The storm has also become ...

Yards with plants that mimic native vegetation offer birds "mini-refuges" and help to offset losses of biodiversity in cities, according to results of a study published today in the journal PLOS ONE. "Native" yards support birds better than those with traditional grass lawns and non-native plantings. Researchers conducted the study through the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Central Arizona-Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) site, one of 26 such sites around the globe in ecosystems from coral reefs to deserts, from forests to grasslands. "To a desert ...

VIDEO: Dr. Carmen Dybwad speaks to the media about the release of IPAC-CO2 Research Inc.'s 2012 national survey on Public Awareness and Acceptance of CCS in Canada, which found that only... Click here for more information. Regina, August 15, 2012 – Only two per cent of Canadians believe climate change is not occurring, a new important survey released today by IPAC-CO2 Research Inc. concluded. The survey comes on the heels of Alberta Premier Alison Redford's recent push for ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The same type of microwave oven technology that most people use to heat up leftover food has found an important application in the solar energy industry, providing a new way to make thin-film photovoltaic products with less energy, expense and environmental concerns. Engineers at Oregon State University have for the first time developed a way to use microwave heating in the synthesis of copper zinc tin sulfide, a promising solar cell compound that is less costly and toxic than some solar energy alternatives. The findings were published in Physica Status ...

VIDEO: Bin He, a biomedical engineering professor in the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering and senior author of the study, discusses his research on a new type of... Click here for more information. A team of University of Minnesota biomedical engineers and researchers from Mayo Clinic published a groundbreaking study today that outlines how a new type of non-invasive brain scan taken immediately after a seizure gives additional insight into possible ...

Dr. Peter Morrell, skin doctor in Beaumont, has received training to successfully perform Mohs Micrographic surgery to treat skin cancer. Mohs Micrographic Surgery offers the highest cure rate among treatments for skin cancer. "I'm glad to be able to offer Mohs Micrographic Surgery at our practice. I believe it is the most effective way to treat skin cancer and offers many advantages over other treatment methods. I look forward to continuing to treat my patients with this technique," said Dr. Morrell, dermatologist in Beaumont. Mohs surgery involves Dr. ...

Dr. Thomas Johnson, dentist in Orland Park, is excited to be featuring a new patient page as a part of his practice's comprehensive dental website. The page is offered to make it easy for new patients to learn about and find Dr. Johnson's practice. "I'm happy that we are able to offer new patient services on our website. I believe that we offer a great level of service at our practice and that any new patients will be more than satisfied with their experience here. I'm looking forward to treating any patients that decide to come in and visit us for the first time," ...

Dr. Michael Grasso, dentist in Chesterfield, is excited to be offering online new patient resources on his practice's comprehensive dental website. He hopes these services make it simple and easy for patients to learn about and locate his practice. "I'm glad that our practice is able to provide services to new patients on our website. I strongly believe that we offer tremendous service at our practice and any new patients will be more than satisfied with their experience with us. I look forward to treating any patients that decide to come in and visit us for the ...

As people age, they sometimes seek improvements in their smiles-especially straighter teeth. To help patients achieve a straighter smile without the added bulk of traditional braces, Dr. Ali Etessam, dentist in Naples, FL, is excited to offer his patients Invisalign at Naples Dental Art Center. "I want my patients to feel good about their smile, and straightening their teeth may be an appropriate solution. However, most people don't seek treatment as they get older because they don't want to wear traditional braces," said Dr. Ali Etessam, dentist in Naples. ...

Dr. Kathleen Colorado, Tampa dermatologist, strives to provide her patients with resources that offer valuable educational tools to better understand their skin. To improve educational resources, Dr. Colorado is excited to announce the launch of La Vida Bella Medspa Gallery's interactive website. The website for her Tampa dermatology office was designed to incorporate all of the elements of her tranquil office into a website that is available around the clock. La Vida Bella Medspa Gallery's website is available for patients to actively search anytime they have a question ...

Dr. Brian Toorani is dedicated to bringing his patients the best in dental health care possible. To expand on his technologically advanced office, Dr. Toorani is proud to announce Dental Oasis of Orange County is now offering CEREC in Huntington Beach. With CEREC technology, Dr. Toorani has the ability to offer his patients same-day treatment for restoring severely damaged teeth. New advancements in dental technology in the last decade have changed the way in which dentists can administer efficient and pain free dental care. Through CEREC technology, Dr. Toorani, Huntington ...

To increase patients' treatment options, Drs. Karen Lawitts and Nancy Yeates, Syracuse dentists, are happy to offer improved dental technology in their state-of-the art dental office. By offering digital imaging and implant restoration, Drs. Lawitts and Yeates are able to significant improve their patients' treatment options. With digital imaging, Drs. Lawitts and Yeates, dentists in Syracuse, NY, maintain the ability to process the image even after treatment is completed. Post-processing of the digital image allows them to manipulate the pixel shades to correct image ...

At The Martin Dental Center for Oral Health and Aesthetics, Dr. Wyman Martin, Roswell dentist, is committed to providing his patients with a new avenue for increasing their understanding of important dental health care topics-an online blog. Available through the practice's website, patients can view the online blog at any time of the day. Patients can visit the online blog by visiting http://www.themartindentalcenter.com/blog.html. Updated regularly, Dr. Martin utilized the blog to provide patients with easy access to a wealth of important dental topics, including ...

"To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting." E.E. Cummings Brawling her way into the overly crowded, generic-Pop, cookie cutter market place that can be popular music, Nicole Taylor sucker punches the competition with her offhanded, irreverent music and fearless artistic expression. It is a true gift to stand out in a category of music that is all about being popular, which by its very definition requires conformity. ...

When you can't find off-the-shelf training that meets the needs and wants of your business, stop looking and start building! The expert instructors and curriculum developers at BMGI are hosting a one-day workshop in Columbus, Ohio, designed to guide problem solving leaders in designing and developing their internal training. This practical, engaging and hands-on workshop will cover: - The principles and fundamentals of adult learning. - How to use tools and templates to clarify business and training needs, specify target audiences, establish training objectives, ...

A body lift is a body contouring procedure that targets lose skin and excess fat on the mid and lower sections of your body. Less one procedure and more a combination of procedures such as thigh lift and tummy tuck, a body lift is particularly effective at body contouring after weight loss and can help you tone, tighten, and firm those areas most impacted by significant weight fluctuations. Areas Treated by a Body Lift The areas focused on with a body lift include: - Thighs - Groin - Buttock - Abdomen - Lower back A body lift is not simply a fat removal ...

People who are anxious about visiting the dentist may be good sleep dentistry candidates. However, sleep dentistry is not just for quelling anxiety or addressing dental phobias. In fact, sleep dentistry is ideal for a number of issues that can interfere with getting the general dental care you need and the cosmetic dental services you desire. Who Benefits from Sleep Dentistry? Sleep dentistry is an ideal solution for people who: - Have had bad previous dental experiences - Are sensitive to the sights, smells, or sounds of dental offices - Experience anxiety or ...

Even though the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act again failed to be passed into law by Congress (it has been proposed numerous times since 2001), President Obama recently signed an executive order granting qualified young illegal immigrants some of the Act's protections. What Does the Executive Order Cover? The executive order -- titled "Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" -- was signed by President Barack Obama on June 15, 2012. It went into effect on August 15. The deferred action program allows immigrants ...

Depending who you ask, hydro fracking is either a safe procedure for reaching valuable sources of natural gas and oil, or it is a health hazard for anyone who lives, works or drinks water near a well that has been fracked. Fracking is a "game changer" with low risk and high potential for rewards, according to a post on the website of the Texas-based Barnett Shale Energy Education Council. Yet this summer, opponents of fracking planned a protest in Washington, D.C., called Stop the Frack Attack. They billed it as the first such national protest to stop "dirty ...

The news in Texas and across the country is replete with scary stories about surgical mistakes like removing the wrong limb or organ; failing to follow accepted medical procedures for operations, causing unnecessary and potentially serious injuries; or even operating on the wrong patient. Wrong-Site and Wrong-Side Surgery According to the Washington Post, the Joint Commission that accredits U.S. hospitals estimates that so-called "wrong-site" surgery happens nationally about 40 times every week, and that the rate of voluntarily reported cases to the commission ...

In 2010, motorcycles made up only three percent of registered vehicles on the road. Yet, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that motorcyclists accounted for 14 percent of all 2010 traffic fatalities. That year, 4,502 motorcyclists were killed and another 82,000 injured. Per mile travelled, motorcyclists were 30 times more likely to be killed in a traffic accident than someone in a car. Michigan's No Helmet Law In April 2012, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill allowing motorcyclists older than 20 years of age to choose whether ...