Recently the number of genes known to be associated with Alzheimer's disease has increased from four to eight, including the MS4A gene cluster on chromosome 11. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Genome Medicine has expanded on this using a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to find a novel location within the MS4A gene cluster which is associated with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in the developed world. It irrevocably destroys cells in the brain that are responsible for intellectual ability ...

After 25,000 people arrived to download over 900 self improvement gifts in January of this year, Dr. Joe Rubino, Carolyn Hansen and Stephanie Mulac knew that they had set the standard in giveaway events. What they also realized however, is that to quench the thirst of the personal growth market it would take more than one event a year. So the undisputed giveaway event leaders in are bringing together once again hundreds of the most noted self-help experts to bring Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Gifts to center stage this summer starting June 9th. Self-esteem authority, Dr. ...

Mammoths were a diverse genus that roamed across Eurasia and North America during the Pleistocene era. In continental North America, at least two highly divergent species have long been recognized – woolly mammoths (Mammuthus primigenius) and Columbian mammoths (M. columbi). But new genetic evidence published in BioMed Central's open access journal Genome Biology suggests that these species may have been closely related enough to mate when they had the chance. Remains of woolly mammoths have been found across the glacial tundra-steppe of Eurasia and northern North America, ...

Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests give inaccurate predictions of disease risks and many European geneticists believe that some of them should be banned, the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics will hear today (Tuesday). In the first of two studies to be presented, Rachel Kalf, from the department of epidemiology at Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, will say that her research is the first to look at the real predictive ability of such tests, the results of which are available directly ...

Paul Mobley, best known for his New York Times best seller American Farmer, was recently named one of the nine most inspiring portrait photographers by Adorama Camera. The company's online teaching publication, focused on professional insights about the world of photography and technology, names Mobley, along with other well-known photographers such as Annie Liebovitz and Dorothea Lange as artists who are skilled at capturing their subject. Editor Mason Resnick states that "Paul Mobley approaches his diverse subjects with a sense of playfulness and humor." ...

A DNA-based study sheds new light on the complex evolutionary history of the woolly mammoth, suggesting it mated with a completely different and much larger species. The research, which appears in the BioMed Central's open access journal Genome Biology, found the woolly mammoth, which lived in the cold climate of the Arctic tundra, interbred with the Columbian mammoth, which preferred the more temperate regions of North America and was some 25 per cent larger. "There is a real fascination with the history of mammoths, and this analysis helps to contextualize its evolution, ...

OAK BROOK, Ill. – Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) may provide an early and objective indicator of autism, according to researchers at Columbia University in New York City, who used the technique to document language impairment in autistic children. Results of their study appear online and in the August issue of Radiology. Autism is a spectrum disorder characterized by repetitive behaviors and impaired language, communication and social interactions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is estimated that as many as one in every 110 ...

Training manager Julie Mills, who works for leading Alcester based live-in care provider Helping Hands, is celebrating after winning a national Great British Care Award. The prestigious awards ceremony, which was held at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, is a celebration of excellence across the care sector and pays tribute to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work. Julie, who lives in Redditch, has worked for Helping Hands for more than nine years and heads up the training team at its new Minnerva Mill Innovation ...

DALLAS – May 31, 2011 – A promising cancer treatment drug can restore function of a heart en route to failure from high blood pressure, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found. The drug, a type of histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor being evaluated in numerous ongoing clinical trials, has been shown to reverse the harmful effects of autophagy in heart muscle cells of mice. Autophagy is a natural process by which cells eat their own proteins to provide needed resources in times of stress. The new study appears in Proceedings of the National Academy of ...

PlayersOnly players have a fantastic opportunity to win a pair of tickets to a first round NFL game at RakeTheRake.com as part of its re-launch promotions. With $100,000k+ of extra promotions running from now until the end of July to mark its new site launch, these special prizes are in addition to its regular $500k+ of monthly promotions. Online poker players at PlayersOnly need to meet specific rake levels to gain entry to the NFL freeroll to be held on Sunday 13 August 2011, and can check these requirements on the PlayersOnly special promotion page at RakeTheRake.com. ...

Super Luxury Tours, Inc. -- a Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, bus company with a longstanding record of safety violations -- owned and operated the luxury bus involved in a March 2011 crash that killed two and injured upwards of 40 more, several of them critically. The bus was traveling on the New Jersey Turnpike from New York City's "Chinatown" neighborhood to Philadelphia when its driver apparently lost control. The bus left the road and struck a concrete overpass support structure, crossed several lanes of traffic and then collided with a grassy embankment ...

Divorce separates spouses, but should not end the parent-child relationship. Research continues to show that children benefit from the positive influence of both parents even after a marriage has ended. To that end, sole-custody arrangements, where one parent is designated as the primary caretaker of the children, have now frequently given way to shared custody and parenting plans. Co-parenting is sometimes referred to as joint-custody, in which both parents share time and responsibility for the children. Such arrangements require the coordination of two separate ...

Windy City Publishers announces the release of a new novel, Single Girl Summer, where author Deanna Kimberly Burrell showcases the trials and triumphs of life, love, and relationships. We are introduced to the characters Button Jackson, Dawn Martin, and Meghan Cherry-Henderson at a crucial time in each woman's life. They form an alliance and vow to make the most of the upcoming summer in Chicago. Against the backdrop of festivals, picnics, and al fresco dining, they share relationship perspectives, face fears, heal deep emotional wounds, and learn the power of forgiveness. ...

Belgian design houses Marie's Corner, refined modern upholstery tailored to the sophisticated home and Central Station, clean lined handcrafted hardwood and hammered steel furniture will be launching their collections at the Belgian Design Event hosted at Lekker Home's flagship store in Boston, Massachusetts. With subtle French and Dutch inspiration, Belgium has developed a unique signature of its own and has become a global beacon of art, high fashion, architecture and interior design. Hailing from Brussels and Antwerp respectively, Marie's Corner and Central Station ...

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According to Charles Blumenkehl, CEO and managing partner of Blue Asset Management, his fund is expanding its markets to leverage additional opportunities while sustaining additional pressures by new entries into the local markets. Blue Asset Management has been focused primarily in Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic and Hudson Counties has opened its markets to acquire real estate assets in Monmouth, Somerset and Warren Counties of New Jersey and Manahattan. "With an increase in participants in the counties we have been active in, the expectations of our local sellers ...

AS & J Publishing Group/ Anthony M. McDonald, Sr. announces the Father's Day (June 19, 2011) release of his new book, "A Father's Fight" (ISBN: 978-0-615-47267-6) a non-fiction/parenting-fatherhood that depicts a father's love. Anthony M. McDonald, Sr. is a 37 years old black man and he has written this book about the love of fathers for their children. He has described in his book the way fathers should act for the better life of their children and show them the right path of life. "Father's rights" have also been discussed in it. AS & ...

Juan Santiago & Uninhibited Praise (JSUP) is known on the East Coast as a dynamic and powerful musical aggregation. Singing songs of praise with fervor and conviction, the group takes the traditional sound of yesterday's gospel and blends it with the contemporary vibe of today creating something that is uniquely their own. That fact is most evident on their upcoming CD entitled, NaroGroup Presents Juan Santiago & Uninhibited Praise: Live Worship Experience. Recorded in Raleigh, North Carolina, last year, the CD is packed with memorable songs of adoration and praise ...

The Original David Brand was tapped to do a customstreetwear shirt for NBA MVP Derrick Rose. Yesterday the brand launched a limited release of the design. Designer Rakiyt Zakari was approached in the weeks preceding Rose being crowned the youngest MVP in NBA history. "Chicago has always been a huge supporter of The Original David, from working with Jordan a brand with strong ties to the windy city, to 'having the hottest kid in the game wearing our name' is a humbling and exciting experience.", said Zakari. The D-MVP shirt features The Original David's signature ...

The book publishing business is experiencing a digital transformation at the moment. In 2010, the global electronic book market grew by more than 200%, ebook sales are projected to triple by 2015 and reach over $3 billion. The market opportunities created by the fast selling eReaders - iPad, Nook, Kindle, Kobo etc are very exciting for authors, publishers and self-publishing writers alike. In order to reach these growing markets, eBooks need to be created by conversion. However, eBook conversion is not as simple as claimed by some automated conversion software vendors, ...

National mega-developer Chris Semarjian of Industrial Commerce Ltd. from Cleveland, a main man behind the Progress Park (GM Moraine) and Air Commerce (UPS/Emery) plans in Dayton, Ohio, will appear on a leading Dayton Sunday TV documentary program, "WHIO-TV Reports," tomorrow at 11 a.m. "WHIO-TV Reports" airs on Channel 7, the CBS affiliate owned by Cox Media Group. Mr. Semarjian is Managing Member of Industrial Commerce Ltd. of Cleveland which, along with Industrial Realty Group (IRG) of Los Angeles, is readapting, reusing and recharging Rust Belt ...

V's Barbershop Del Mar hosted their Grand Opening Celebration on April 16, 2011 with 50% of the day's proceeds donated to Athletes for Education's SG Squad. San Diego Charger Steve Gregory was on hand for the festivities and received V's signature straight-edge shave The Del Mar facility is the first upscale gentleman's barbershop in San Diego of the V's Barbershop franchise network and is hitting home runs with professional athletes and fathers and sons alike. Owner Scott McDaniel explains, "The masculine environment really resonates with our customers who want ...

Elaine Lewis president of Elaine Lewis International a global design firm (www.elainelewisinternational.com) Who has created and implemented over 3,000 model apartments has developed a joint venture relationship with German kitchen manufacturer LEICHT. This joint venture is with noted Israeli kitchen designer Mayan Metzler. Leicht New Yorkfs showroom located at 2003 Broadway (between 68th and 69th Street) setting up a contract division targeting luxury high rise developers. http://www.leichtnewyork.com gThe nature of the design business in the past twenty years has ...

3 Sisters Chocolate, the Award-Winning Custom Cake Bakery and Chocolatier introduces its Blended Gold Gourmet Coffee. This gourmet coffee is the same coffee used to make the drinks from our chocolate bar such as Hot Mochas, Buzzed Milkshakes, Espressos and Chocolate Shots. 3 Sisters Chocolate Blended Gold Coffee is a 100% Arabica coffee with medium body and low acidity. Blended Gold is available in one pound packages and offered as whole bean or ground. "Our Blended Gold Gourmet Coffee is a five-bean blend that uses a unique two-phase roasting process. The result ...

The New York Tri-State Chapter of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) is one of 21 chapters worldwide participating in obtaining official city proclamations to recognize the Month of May as International Civility Month. This official proclamation, presented by Manhattan, NY recognizes AICI as the driving force behind spreading the word about Civility worldwide. "This is an extremely important message to the community on the importance of maintaining and practicing civility throughout the world and I'm incredibly proud that our chapter is participating" ...