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Genome sequencing finds unknown cause of epilepsy

Genome sequencing finds unknown cause of epilepsy
2012-02-24
Only 10 years ago, deciphering the genetic information from one individual in a matter of weeks to find a certain disease-causing genetic mutation would have been written off as science fiction. It was the time of the Human Genome Project, and it had taken armies of sequencing robots working around the clock for almost a decade to unravel the complete sequence of the human genetic code – referred to as the genome – by churning out the DNA alphabet letter by letter. Now a team headed by Michael Hammer from the University of Arizona applied Next Generation Genome Sequencing ...

HotRussianBrides.com and RussianLoveMatch.com to Stream Live Beauty Pageant from Odessa, Ukraine on February 25

HotRussianBrides.com and RussianLoveMatch.com to Stream Live Beauty Pageant from Odessa, Ukraine on February 25
2012-02-24
Russian dating websites HotRussianBrides.com and RussianLoveMatch.com announced that both will live stream "Precious Pearl", a beauty pageant taking place in Odessa, Ukraine on February 25, 2012 at approximately 12:30pm Eastern Time. Complete with choreographed dance numbers, a talent segment, and a fashion segment, the pageant will feature single Ukrainian women from around the country, all vying to be crowned Miss Precious Pearl. The event is coordinated by a local dating agency affiliate based in Odessa with branches all over Ukraine. This is the second ...

Naked mole-rats bear lifesaving clues

2012-02-24
Could blind, buck-toothed, finger-sized naked mole-rats harbor in their brain cells a survival secret that might lead to better heart attack or stroke treatments? University of Illinois at Chicago biologist Thomas Park and colleagues at UIC and the University of Texas Heath Science Center at San Antonio think the subterranean lifestyle of the pasty-looking rodents may indeed hold clues to keeping brain cells alive and functioning when oxygen is scarce. The key may lie in how brain cells regulate their intake of calcium. "Normally, calcium in brain cells does wonderful ...

A rainbow for the palm of your hand

A rainbow for the palm of your hand
2012-02-24
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- University at Buffalo engineers have developed a one-step, low-cost method to fabricate a polymer with extraordinary properties: When viewed from a single perspective, the polymer is rainbow-colored, reflecting many different wavelengths of light. Used as a filter for light, this material could form the basis of handheld multispectral imaging devices that identify the "true color" of objects examined. An image of the material is available here: http://www.buffalo.edu/news/13214. "Such portable technology could have applications in a wide range of fields, ...

Track and Field News: Felix Sanchez Sets Indoor World Record in Two Consecutive Races

Track and Field News: Felix Sanchez Sets Indoor World Record in Two Consecutive Races
2012-02-24
Felix Sanchez (also known as El Super Sanchez) is one of the most decorated 400m Hurdlers in history. To his name, he already has an Olympic Gold Medal, 2 Outdoor World Championships, 2 Pan American Championships and numerous other accolades. This past week, the 34 year old Sanchez made history again by breaking the Indoor World Record in two consecutive races by nearly half a second in each race. The previous World Record of 49.73 seconds was set in 2010 by Sanchez as well. On February 4th, Sanchez competed in Mondeville, France, finishing his race in 49.25 seconds, ...

Metal nanoparticles shine with customizable color

Metal nanoparticles shine with customizable color
2012-02-24
Cambridge, Mass. - February 23, 2012 – Engineers at Harvard have demonstrated a new kind of tunable color filter that uses optical nanoantennas to obtain precise control of color output. Whereas a conventional color filter can only produce one fixed color, a single active filter under exposure to different types of light can produce a range of colors. The advance has the potential for application in televisions and biological imaging, and could even be used to create invisible security tags to mark currency. The findings appear in the February issue of Nano Letters. Kenneth ...

Whittard of Chelsea Releases Perfect 'Cuppa' Guide Ahead of Bumper Tea-Making Day - Mothering Sunday

2012-02-24
The UK Tea Council expects more than 165 million cups of tea to be drunk in the UK this Mothering Sunday. As the annual homage to Mothers approaches, millions of sons and daughters around the country are planning to serve breakfast in bed including the ultimate 'cuppa' for the celebrated women in their lives. Tea and coffee specialists Whittard of Chelsea, who have already identified a pre-Mother's Day tea selling surge, have today released their expert guide to making the perfect cuppa. Every year, Whittard of Chelsea monitors the Mother's Day effect, estimated to be ...

Blood mystery solved

Blood mystery solved
2012-02-24
You probably know your blood type: A, B, AB or O. You may even know if you're Rhesus positive or negative. But how about the Langereis blood type? Or the Junior blood type? Positive or negative? Most people have never even heard of these. Yet this knowledge could be "a matter of life and death," says University of Vermont biologist Bryan Ballif. While blood transfusion problems due to Langereis and Junior blood types are rare worldwide, several ethnic populations are at risk, Ballif notes. "More than 50,000 Japanese are thought to be Junior negative and may encounter ...

Healthy foods missing from stores in low-income black neighborhoods, UGA study finds

2012-02-24
Athens, Ga. – Most convenience stores have a wide variety of chips, colorful candies and bottles of sugar-sweetened carbonated beverages. While shoppers can buy calorie-heavy foods wrapped in pretty packages in these locations, what they usually can't find are the fresh produce, whole grains and low-fat dairy products necessary for a healthy diet. These stores are the only nearby food source for millions of Americans living in what are called food deserts, because they are isolated from affordable healthy food. In recent studies, University of Georgia foods and nutrition ...

Preschools get disadvantaged children ready for the rigors of kindergarten

2012-02-24
Preschools help children prepare for the rigors of grade school—especially children who come from a minority family, a poor family, or whose parents don't provide high-quality interactions. The results of a new study of over 1,000 identical and fraternal twins, published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, confirm that preschool programs are a good idea. Of course, many children from poor families excel in school. But it's no secret that many do not. People used to think this had to do with the lower-quality schools in poor ...

NASA pinning down 'here' better than ever

NASA pinning down here better than ever
2012-02-24
Before our Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation devices can tell us where we are, the satellites that make up the GPS need to know exactly where they are. For that, they rely on a network of sites that serve as "you are here" signs planted throughout the world. The catch is, the sites don't sit still because they're on a planet that isn't at rest, yet modern measurements require more and more accuracy in pinpointing where "here" is. To meet this need, NASA is helping to lead an international effort to upgrade the four systems that supply this crucial location information. ...

Underage drinking laws reduce future criminal behavior

2012-02-24
Los Angeles, CA (February 23, 2012) Do strict underage drinking laws really have a positive impact on society? A recent study finds that strictly enforcing possession of alcohol under the legal age or PULA (also known as PAULA) laws on teenagers reduces the likelihood that they will engage in alcohol-related crime as adults. This study was documented in the article "The Relationship between Underage Alcohol Possession and Future Criminal Behavior: An Empirical Analysis Using Age-Period Cohort Characteristics Models," published in SAGE Open. Authors Chris Barnum, Nick Richardson, ...

MIT research: The high price of losing manufacturing jobs

2012-02-24
The loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs is a topic that can provoke heated arguments about globalization. But what do the cold, hard numbers reveal? How has the rise in foreign manufacturing competition actually affected the U.S. economy and its workers? A new study co-authored by MIT economist David Autor shows that the rapid rise in low-wage manufacturing industries overseas has indeed had a significant impact on the United States. The disappearance of U.S. manufacturing jobs frequently leaves former manufacturing workers unemployed for years, if not permanently, while ...

Characteristics of fathers with depressive symptoms

2012-02-24
New York City, February 23, 2012 – Voluminous research literature attests to the multiple negative consequences of maternal depression and depressive symptoms for the health and development of children. In contrast, there is a profound paucity of information about depressive symptoms in fathers according to a follow up study by NYU School of Medicine researchers in the February 23rd online edition of Maternal and Child Health Journal. In late 2011 lead investigator, Michael Weitzman, MD, professor of Pediatrics and Environmental Medicine and his co-authors identified, ...

Natural method for clearing cellular debris provides new targets for lupus treatment

2012-02-24
Augusta, Ga. – Cells that die naturally generate a lot of internal debris that can trigger the immune system to attack the body, leading to diseases such as lupus. Now Georgia Health Sciences University researchers report that an enzyme known to help keep a woman's immune system from attacking a fetus also helps block development of these autoimmune diseases that target healthy tissues, such as DNA or joints. The findings point toward new treatment strategies for autoimmune diseases, which are on the rise in light of a germ-conscious society that regularly destroys ...

Tampa DUI Lawyer's Duties In Court

2012-02-23
Facing DUI charges alone is not a good thing to do. Drunk driving cases are complicated in a sense that it involves court laws ans technicalities. If you are being arrested of DUI in Florida, the best thing to do is find a good Tampa DUI Lawyer your case. If you choose to resolve your case on your own without an attorney, the ramifications of a DUI conviction will go far beyond. A person accused of DUI needs to have a strong defense to beat the charges filed against him. If you need a credible DUI lawyer to defend your case, Finebloom & Haenel, P.A., can provide a legal ...

Author Thumbs Nose at Traditional Publishing, Hits Number One on Amazon

2012-02-23
Debut author Martin Crosbie has become a bestselling sensation on Amazon.com. His book, My Temporary Life has been downloaded over 63,000 times over the past two weeks. It hit the number one spot for downloaded eBooks the weekend of Feb 11-12 and is now listed on Amazon as number six on the top ten eBooks written by an independent author. My Temporary Life has also hit the bestseller chart at number seventh overall bestseller on indiereader.com. Crosbie's debut novel has earned 34 five star reviews from readers across the globe. At one time, Crosbie was struggling to ...

Home Energy Expert from Columbia, SC Participates in Local Home Shows

2012-02-23
Dr. Energy Saver Columbia has recently participated in three home shows in the Carolinas, where they awarded several prizes to special attendees. Dr. Energy Saver Columbia participated in this year's South Carolina Pest Control Association's professional school, which has been held annually since 1959 and this marked its 53rd year. At this event, Dr. Energy Saver awarded Pat W. with a $200 gift card to Lowe's. This school provides pest control owners, technicians and related professionals the most current information on university research, application technology, regulatory ...

New Hampshire Business Review Names The Renegade Leader "Best Of Business 2012"

2012-02-23
The Renegade Leader (formerly Open Door Coaching) has been selected as a winner in New Hampshire Business Review's 2012 BOB Awards, which honor the "Best of Business" in New Hampshire in over 80 categories. The Renegade Leader was honored in a statewide reader's survey in the executive/business coaching category. CEO, Debora McLaughlin will be joining the honored at a celebration to be held from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 8 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. "With thousands of ballots cast for the 2012 Awards, the BOBs have really ...

Nordy's BBQ & Graham's Carpet Network Host Ultimate Fishing Experience Viewing Party February 23

2012-02-23
Graham's Carpet Network, northern Colorado's traveling floor and window covering store, and Nordy's BBQ's Loveland location will host a February 23 viewing party of the reality show Ultimate Fishing Experience. The UFE episode, shot in early January, features materials and labor provided by Graham's Carpet Network, while Nordy's catered five days of lunches for the cast and crew when the show remodeled an injured military veteran's Brighton home. The show is scheduled to premiere at 6:30 Mountain time Thursday, February 23, and be aired as a re-broadcast on March 22. Ultimate ...

GastroIntestinal Healthcare to Sponsor 2012 Raleigh Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk Event

2012-02-23
GastroIntestinal Healthcare will serve as a Bronze Sponsor of this year's 4th Annual Get Your Rear in Gear - Raleigh 5K Race. Get Your Rear in Gear is a multi-city event designed to promote colon cancer awareness and provide support for those affected by the disease. The 5K timed walk/run will be held at Fred Fletcher Park in Raleigh on Saturday, March 3rd and will begin at 9:00 a.m. In addition to its sponsorship, GastroIntestinal Healthcare is also forming a team made up of practice members, patients, and friends and family members. This marks the practice's fourth consecutive ...

Sterling First Financial Launches KPSP Channel 2 Sponsored "Money Watch" and New Website

2012-02-23
Staying educated and staying informed is so important in nearly every aspect of one's life, and the case is no different when working in the financial services industry. Staying educated, constantly searching for ways to self-improve, and being able to adapt are all abilities that can help create success. Dedication and passion for helping others has allowed Sterling Hirsch of Sterling First Financial (http://sterlingfirstfinancial.com/) assist his clients in achieving their financial goals. Sterling Hirsch, a Palm Desert, California resident, husband, and father of ...

Rock Cellar Magazine Announces Launch

2012-02-23
Rock Cellar Magazine. a music, journalism, and cultural entertainment website announced its debut this month - with a goal of being a convenient one-stop for people interested in timeless music and popular interest stories. Its location is http://www.rockcellarmagazine.com Originally launched as Back Page Magazine, Rock Cellar Magazine has changed its name to avoid confusion with another website. It's content remains the same, although the look of the magazine has gotten a makeover. Conceived as a labor-of-love by founder/publisher Kevin Wachs, Rock Cellar Magazine's ...

Golf Tournament Scheduled by Rotary Club of Mount Dora to Benefit Students and Needy

2012-02-23
The golf tournament, organized by the Rotary Club of Mount Dora, will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012 from 7:30 am until 2:00 pm. The 8:30 am Shot Gun Start will follow breakfast. Lunch will be served and awards given at 1 pm at the Country Club of Mount Dora, 1900 Country Club Blvd, Mount Dora, Florida 32757-6904. Soft spikes will be worn for the 4-person scramble event. A maximum of 144 golfers will be admitted to the course. The entry form can be obtained from the contact below or under EVENTS at http://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofMountDora. Past-President Gregg ...

Williams Homes to Debut Falcon Ridge in Barstow with Grand Opening Celebration February 25, 2012

2012-02-23
On Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 11 am to 4 pm, Williams Homes will host a barbecue lunch, a live remote with local radio station KDUC 94.3, and a motorcycle giveaway during the Grand Opening Celebration of the new family homes at Falcon Ridge in Barstow. Home shoppers are invited to come tour the decorated model homes and fill out a registration card to enjoy complimentary barbecue lunch benefiting the Barstow High School Band & Color Guard Boosters. Guests will enjoy live music from KDUC 94.3 radio and have a chance to enter-to-win a free motorcycle from Barstow ...
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