EAST LANSING, Mich. — The discovery of a new gene could lead to better bug-resistant plants. Research led by Michigan State University and appearing on the cover of this week's Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, demonstrates that domestic tomatoes could re-learn a thing or two from their wild cousins. Long-term cultivation has led to tomato crops losing beneficial traits common to wild tomatoes. Anthony Schilmiller, MSU research assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, was able to identify a gene that is involved in one of these beneficial ...

When Kayla Dehnert tells friends and family in Northern California about life as a St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patient, she pulls out a string of beads taller than she is. "This is a learning-to-take medicine bead," Kayla explains, fingering the bumps of a bluish-lavender bead and working her way down the long strand. "This yellow bead is the change-the-bandage bead, and the tiger bead is the losing-your-hair bead." Kayla, 8, of Novato, Calif., is one of hundreds of St. Jude patients who have participated in the hospital's Legacy Bead program since its launch ...

DURHAM, N.C.— By studying how birds master songs used in courtship, scientists at Duke University have found that regions of the brain involved in planning and controlling complex vocal sequences may also be necessary for memorizing sounds that serve as models for vocal imitation. In a paper appearing in the September 2012 issue of the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers at Duke and Harvard universities observed the imitative vocal learning habits of male zebra finches to pinpoint which circuits in the birds' brains are necessary for learning their songs. Knowing ...

NASA's Hurricane Severe Storms Sentinel (HS3) Mission is in full-swing and one of the unmanned Global Hawk aircraft investigate Tropical Storm Nadine on Sept. 14 and 15, while NASA satellites continued to obtain imagery of the storm as seen from space. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer aboard NASA's Terra satellite captured a true-color image of Hurricane Nadine in the Atlantic Ocean on Sept. 16 at 1345 UTC (9:45 a.m. EDT) while NASA's Global Hawk was flying around the storm. Nadine strengthened to a hurricane on Friday, Sept. 14 at 11 p.m. EDT, and weakened ...

Using ultra-low input power densities, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have demonstrated for the first time how low-power "optical nanotweezers" can be used to trap, manipulate, and probe nanoparticles, including fragile biological samples. "We already know that plasmonic nanoantennas enhance local fields by up to several orders of magnitude, and thus, previously showed that we can use these structures with a regular CW laser source to make very good optical tweezers," explains, Kimani Toussaint, Jr., assistant professor of mechanical science ...

Typhoon Sanba made landfall in southern South Korea on Monday, Sept. 17 and was moving northeast bringing heavy rainfall, and gusty winds along its path. Sanba downed trees, and caused power outages, canceled flights and canceled ferries. NASA's Aqua satellite captured a visible image of Sanba on Sept. 17 after it made landfall and observed the large extent of its cloud cover from South Korea to eastern Siberia. NASA's Aqua satellite passed over Tropical Storm Sanba on Sept. 17 at 0430 UTC (12:30 a.m. EDT/1:30 p.m. local time Seoul, South Korea) and the Moderate Resolution ...

NEW YORK (Sept. 17, 2012) -- The power of taxane-based chemotherapy drugs are misunderstood and potentially underestimated, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College in the September 15 issue of the journal Cancer Research. Most physicians and investigators believe that taxane chemotherapy (paclitaxel, docetaxel and cabazitaxel) just does one thing -- stop a cancer cell from dividing -- but the team of Weill Cornell scientists have revealed it acts much more powerfully and broadly, especially against prostate cancer. "Taxanes are one of the best class ...

While Tropical Storm Kristy faded into a remnant low pressure area, Lane strengthened into a hurricane. NASA's Terra satellite caught a look at both storms when it passed overhead on Sept. 16 and showed a much tighter circulation within Hurricane Lane than in weakening Tropical Storm Kristy. When NASA's Terra satellite passed over the Eastern Pacific on Sept. 16 at 18:45 UTC (2:45 p.m. EDT) the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer instrument aboard the satellite captured Tropical Storm Kristy (at the time a tropical storm) and Hurricane Lane, located to Kristy's ...

Each year in Quebec, nearly 6000 people undergo coronary bypass surgery. Recovery is long and quality of life is greatly affected, in particular because most patients experience cognitive deficits that affect attention and memory for weeks or even months after the surgery. However, cognitive training helps to significantly reduce these postoperative complications according to a study that will be presented by Dr. Louis Bherer, PhD (Psychology), a laboratory director and researcher at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal (IUGM), an institution affiliated with ...

A University of Nebraska-Lincoln archeological team has uncovered a massive Roman mosaic in southern Turkey -- a meticulously crafted, 1,600-square-foot work of decorative handiwork built during the region's imperial zenith. It's believed to be the largest mosaic of its type in the region and demonstrates the surprising reach and cultural influence of the Roman Empire in the area during the third and fourth centuries A.D., said Michael Hoff, Hixson-Lied professor of art history at UNL and the director of the excavation. "Its size signals, in no small part, that the ...

Contrary to previous findings, new research finds no link between chronic fatigue syndrome and the viruses XMRV (xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus) and pMLV (polytropic murine leukemia virus). A study to be published on September 18 in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, reveals that research that reported patients with chronic fatigue syndrome carried these two viruses was wrong and that there is still no evidence for an infectious cause behind chronic fatigue syndrome. "The bottom line is we found no evidence ...

The causes of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have long eluded scientists. In 2009, a paper in the journal Science linked the syndrome—sometimes called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)—to infection with a mouse retrovirus called XMRV (xenotropic murine leukemia virus (MLV)-related virus). Given that affected patients often have symptoms consistent with a chronic infection, this viral connection seemed plausible, and the findings were celebrated as a major achievement for a complex disease that afflicts nearly 1 million in the U.S. Another study in early 2010 published in Proceedings ...

Kelsey McBride, president of Kelsey McBride PR, officially announced today that Jayne Jones and Alicia Long, co-authors of Capitol Hell, signed on for her agency's PR services. Jayne and Alicia's brilliant debut novel, Capitol Hell, is about the dysfunctional behind the scenes happenings on Capitol Hill. This off-beat, funny novel captures and shares what it is like to be a young staffer working on The Hill. "Everybody needs a little humor during election season," Jones said. Jayne and Alicia began their political careers by working as staffers on former ...

Research shows women are less likely than men to ask for what they want. Event teaches women the skills they need to ask for their next pay raise or negotiate salary. Minneapolis, MN September 10, 2012 - Women to gather to learn how to ask for their pay raises. 100 professional women will attend a day long workshop that will teach them how to ask for a pay raise or negotiate their next salary offer. Saturday, October 13th at the new Brave New Workshop's Experimental Thinking Centre, downtown Minneapolis, 824 Hennepin Avenue. 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Women make less ...

DH Studios Inc. is excited to reveal this year's featured designers for "Extrinsic," a three-part fashion show highlighting innovative styles from all over New England. Hand-selected by Daniel Hernandez, himself, this exceptional line-up includes T*Racy Design, Tina Lang Creations, Ortega Jewelry Designs, The Kitchen Sink Bag, Sociale Collection, Eliann Couture, Beleti of New York, Julie Kontos Designs, and DRI by Adriana. Julie Kontos, RAW: Boston's "2011 Designer of the Year," will open the event with the latest from her garment collection and will ...

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 ...

Geoff Ficke, President of international Consumer Product Development and Branding Consulting firm Duquesa Marketing announced today that his group has appointed The Dolan Group to handle sales of Lori Leigh Designs Earring Chalets in the states of Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania. "The Dolan Group has a strong history of success with luxury fashion accessory and jewelry lines", noted Mr. Ficke. "Their Columbus showroom is stunning and their strong retail relationships were crucial to our decision to roll out this stunning line with ...

You don't have to be a technical genius to keep your computer operating as smoothly and as quickly as it did the day you brought it home. Is that a startling revelation? If you answered yes to that question, "Why Is My PC So Slow?" is just the book you need! If you answered no, then you are probably technically savvy but just want that little extra confidence to take that extra step forward. Again, this book is just what you need! Computer programmer and technology professional Debbie Mahler, owner of Internet Tech Specialists, shares the basic maintenance ...

THE BOOK NOOK, a DonnaInk Publications Imprint is proud to sponsor Author Sean Adkins at the Monster-Mania Convention in Hunt Valley Maryland the weekend of September 28th and 30th. Fresh off his appearance at the annual Horrorfind Convention in Gettysburg Pennsylvania, Sean is ready to take the Hunt Valley Inn by storm at the 23rd semi-annual Monster-Mania Convention in Hunt Valley Maryland, featuring film and television legends like Gunnar Hanson (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Asia Argento (Land of the Dead) and Heather Langenkamp (Nightmare on Elm Street). Join Sean ...

The Conde Nast Johansens Guide specially selects each recommended property for its dedication to the highest standards of comfort, unique personality, warmth, service and impressive facilities. Upon completion of a rigorous inspection each of the carefully selected hotels are awarded with a "Conde Nast Mark of Excellence" wall plaque; a distinction recognized by more than 10 million of the world's most discerning travellers. Just steps from Goodspeed Musicals, the first two time Tony Award-winning theatre in the country, The Boardman House continues to impress ...

In the darkness of space, an alien spacecraft is discovered. The film Gemini Rising explores the possibilities of alien technology when used by the wrong people. An underground experiment, back on Earth, uses this technology to create an army of drones. Director Dana Schroeder's sci-fi thriller brings both humanity and nefarious plans together in the film's first trailer. In the trailer, Colonel Cencula (Lance Henriksen) finds his plans going awry when an agent decides to foil the plot. Lisa Morgan (Amy Hathaway) hopes to intervene before disaster arises. Meanwhile, ...

WebbyShop.com, the trusted and leading online Magic Sing retailer for eight years is thrilled to announce its new website design. The new website has an improved and streamline layout that will make visitors buying experience easier and more rewarding. The product categories and access to promotions are placed where people can immediately see and click. It has been also added with information that will be useful for shoppers who are looking for features of a particular magic sing product, and improved search tools where they can effortlessly search for products and songs ...

ENQINET has just completed round one in establishing a global footprint within the News industry. ENQINET's new Content Delivery Network, ATMOSPHERE will put a rocket behind the articles published by news contributors. Global distribution delivers our news contributors articles "content" faster, all while lightening-up server loads and increasing overall performance. ENQINET's global footprint, the ATMOSPHERE network -serves news contributor content from 19 locations on 4 continents to bring their content to users faster than ever before. Drastically decreasing ...

CRK Advertising, Inc. has developed a custom electronic newsletter to be used as an email marketing tool for the industrial electrical components company MENNEKES, located in Fairfield, NJ. The eblast will be issued quarterly with success metrics measured using tracking data. The newsletter serves many purposes including: • A way to reach current customers with the latest information on products, company business, electrical/technological advancements, etc. • Opportunities to reach new customers • Drives recipients to the company's website The newsletter can ...

The National Posture Institute now offers four NEW Online Nutrition Certificate Programs, including Functional Nutrition, Sports Nutrition and Performance, Family Nutrition, and School Nutrition and Wellness. All four certificate programs provide Continuing Education Credits/Units for organizations such as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), ISSA, NSCA, and more. They offer a great opportunity for Registered Dietitians, DTRs, Personal Trainers, Athletic Trainers, and other ...