A highly sensitive sensor that combines a variety of testing means (electrochemistry, spectroscopy and selective partitioning) into one device has been developed at the University of Cincinnati. It's already been tested in a variety of settings – including testing for components in nuclear waste. The sensor is unusual in that most sensors only have one or two modes of selectivity, while this sensor has three. In practical terms, that means the UC sensor has three different ways to find and identify a compound of interest. That's important because settings like a nuclear ...

Tana, a female French bulldog, was brought to a veterinary centre for her first vaccination. Specialists there were alerted by the size of her clitoris, which was "larger than normal", and they started to carry out tests. These revealed the first ever genetic alteration ever detected in the reproductive system of this breed – the female puppy had cryptorchid testicles (outside the scrotum). Genetic alteration of the reproductive system or sexual reversal "has been described in many species, such as goats, pigs, horses and even human beings", Marcos Campos, lead author ...

HAMILTON, ON (March 23, 2011) - A lot of chatter goes on inside each one of us and not all of it happens between our ears. Researchers at McMaster University discovered that the "cross-talk" between bacteria in our gut and our brain plays an important role in the development of psychiatric illness, intestinal diseases and probably other health problems as well including obesity. "The wave of the future is full of opportunity as we think about how microbiota or bacteria influence the brain and how the bi-directional communication of the body and the brain influence metabolic ...

CHICAGO --- Exposure to alcohol in the womb doesn't affect all fetuses equally. Why does one woman who drinks alcohol during pregnancy give birth to a child with physical, behavioral or learning problems -- known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder -- while another woman who also drinks has a child without these problems? One answer is a gene variation passed on by the mother to her son, according to new Northwestern Medicine research. This gene variation contributes to a fetus' vulnerability to even moderate alcohol exposure by upsetting the balance of thyroid hormones ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. — When it comes to producing more offspring, larger female hyenas outdo their smaller counterparts. A new study by Michigan State University researchers, which appears in Proceedings of the Royal Society, revealed this as well as defined a new way to measure spotted hyenas' size. "This is the first study of its kind that provides an estimate of lifetime selection on a large carnivore," said MSU graduate student Eli Swanson, who published the paper with MSU faculty members Ian Dworkin and Kay Holekamp, all members of the BEACON Center for the Study ...

Researchers at Rice University have created a synthetic material that gets stronger from repeated stress much like the body strengthens bones and muscles after repeated workouts. Work by the Rice lab of Pulickel Ajayan, professor in mechanical engineering and materials science and of chemistry, shows the potential of stiffening polymer-based nanocomposites with carbon nanotube fillers. The team reported its discovery this month in the journal ACS Nano. The trick, it seems, lies in the complex, dynamic interface between nanostructures and polymers in carefully engineered ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Mayo Clinic researchers have found that cardiac pacing may help epilepsy patients with seizure-related falls due to ictal asystole, an unusual condition in which the heart stops beating during an epileptic seizure. The study was recently published in the journal Epilepsia. "During seizures, a patient's heart rate most often increases significantly, but in about 1 percent of this population, a seizure will lead to the heart stopping for a brief period of time," says Jeffrey W. Britton, M.D., a Mayo Clinic neurologist and member of the research team. ...

ERIE, Pa. - A collection of plant fiber artifacts woven by inhabitants of Huaca Prieta, a pre-Columbian site of the Late Preceramic Period in northern Peru, is making its way to the laboratory of Dr. James Adovasio, director of the Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute. One of the world's leading authorities in the analysis of basketry, textiles, cordage and other plant fiber-derived artifacts in prehistoric societies, Adovasio recently returned from a two-week excursion in Peru, where he analyzed basketry from recent excavations at Huaca Prieta conducted by Vanderbilt University ...

Veterinarians from the Wildlife Conservation Society and the State Institute of Animal Health (IAGRO) in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil have conducted one of the first health assessments of white-lipped peccaries (medium-sized pig-like animals) in Brazil's Pantanal. The study was an effort to gauge the impact of Leptospirosis—a zoonotic bacteria that affects a wide range of animals as well as humans—on wildlife and livestock. The study—conducted between 2003 and 2005 in a region of the Pantanal undergoing increasing land-use change and habitat fragmentation —has shed light ...

California Sports Company KSwiss and FORM Athletics endorsed Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Jon "Bones" Jones made history Saturday night at UFC 128, becoming the youngest UFC Champion ever! Bringing home the title of Light Heavyweight Champion, 23-year-old Jones was up against Maurico "Shogun" Rua. As if being named youngest champion ever in the UFC was not momentous enough, Jon "Bones" Jones continues to blaze the trail in history making for the UFC with a scheduled appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno this Thursday, March 24th. Jones is the first ever UFC ...

Avian embryos could join the list of model organisms used to study a specific type of cell migration called epiboly, thanks to the results of a study published this month in the journal Developmental Dynamics. The new study provides insights into the mechanisms of epiboly, a developmental process involving mass movement of cells as a sheet, which is linked with medical conditions that include wound healing and cancer. The study, published online on March 15, explains how epithelial cells expand as a sheet and migrate to engulf the entire avian egg yolk as it grows. It ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Biological systems, including cells, tissues and organs, can function properly only when their parts are working in harmony. These systems are often dauntingly complex: Inside a single cell, thousands of proteins interact with each other to determine how the cell will develop and respond to its environment. To understand this great complexity, a growing number of biologists and bioengineers are turning to computational models. This approach, known as systems biology, has been used successfully to model the behavior of cells grown in laboratory dishes. ...

Boston (March 23, 2011) – A paper, "Association of Episodic Physical and Sexual Activity With Triggering of Acute Cardiac Events," published in the March 23/30 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), highlights research done by Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) researchers Jessica K. Paulus, ScD, and Issa J. Dahabreh, MD. This paper was also developed into a JAMA Report video, available on the Tufts CTSI website. Broadcast formats are available at www.thejamareport.com. The significance of this paper is that it summarizes ...

Washington, D.C. – The notion of transplanting adult stem cells to treat or even cure age-related macular degeneration has taken a significant step toward becoming a reality. In a study published today in Stem Cells, Georgetown University Medical Center researchers have demonstrated, for the first time, the ability to create retinal cells derived from human-induced pluripotent stem cells that mimic the eye cells that die and cause loss of sight. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in older Americans and worldwide. ...

LOS ANGELES—Before undergoing elective surgery, patients should consider waiting longer after a heart attack than is currently recommended, according to a study scheduled for publication in the May issue of the journal, Annals of Surgery. The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recommend patients wait at least four to six weeks after a heart attack before undergoing elective surgery. This guidance is based on studies conducted in the 1970s and 1980s. The new study examined surgical outcomes among more than 550,000 California patients over ...

The 26th Annual Educational Advertising Awards, the largest academic ad awards competition in the U.S., issued top citations to Tinsley and Nova Southeastern University and in multiple categories including Best of Show. Judges for the awards event consisted of a national panel of higher education marketers, advertising creative directors, marketing and advertising professionals and the editorial board of Higher Education Marketing Report. The NSU campaign won a total of 16 distinctions plus Best of Show and competed with 2,500 entries from 1,000 institutions from ...

Tinsley Advertising was honored at the 2011 Advertising Federation Awards at the Adrienne Arsht Center with a "Best of Show" for their latest television spot for Key West, "Out Before it was In". This pioneering commercial is one of the first ever to target gay and lesbian travelers in mainstream media. It was one of thirty Addys that Tinsley collected that night. Twenty eight for the Florida Keys and two for their pro bono work for Rainforest Flow - A House of the Children Project. "We're really proud of our twenty six year collaboration with The Florida Keys and Key ...

RDS Real Estate has recently acquired a new salon in Grapevine. Since its grand opening, the Salon and Spa Galleria is making big waves in the beauty and cosmetics industries, due to the unique marketing proposition they offer to all of their tenants. "It's a different world in there, and I think people pick up on that," says Ron Sturgeon, the property's owner. "It's not just about doing hair, nails and makeup; it's about people serving people, and the relationships that stem from that. That's what attracted me to this location, and the unique opportunity it creates ...

Renting serviced office space in the area from Shoreditch to Stratford is considered to be relatively cheap compared to other Central London locations. This area is called Tech-City; home to over 200 companies which now make the ICT sector in the UK the largest in Europe. Renting office space here could be a good move for your business. The UK Government said, "Our ambition is to bring together the creativity and energy of Shoreditch and the incredible possibilities of the Olympic Park to help make East London one of the world's greatest technology centres." The aim ...

The Company stresses that cooperation with the livestock farms in a separate line of work does not mean that the grain processor prioritizes one particular area of operation. The crucial point here is different requirements that are put forward by the Company's partners. While wholesale companies place orders for traditional recipes, livestock farms have individual requirements. Such separate approach to production and distribution of combined feed has emerged due to increase in the number of contracts with farms and their elevated interest in PAVA's products. OJSC PAVA ...

In an apocalyptic thriller that exposes animal cruelty and the hypocrisy of eating meat, author Joe DeMarco paints a picture of a world brought to its knees by its craving for beef. Take an evolutionary journey through time and space in an unexpected animal rights book that includes branding, hunting, spanking, torture and cannibalism in Vegans Are Tastier (now available through AuthorHouse). Separated into 11 recordings (short stories) with intermissions (one-page short stories between every story) from The Book of Soulless Animals, a pseudo book within the book, DeMarco ...

Media Crowd, Inc. announced today that the company will be changing the name of its affiliate network from DeluxNetworks to DeluxeAds. DeluxeAds is a leading online performance marketing company. Founded in early 2010, DeluxeAds is a force to be reckoned with in the affiliate marketing industry. DeluxeAds specializes in email marketing, search engine optimization, media buys, and lead-generation. DeluxeAds offers unparalleled service to both its affiliates and advertisers to boost revenue, and return on investment. Jonathon Cole, chief executive officer, added "in ...

Operation Medicine Drop to offer safe drug disposal opportunities across North Carolina, March 20-26. Find a drop near you at http://www.omd-nc.org. Spring cleaning season is here! And between 3/20 and 3/26, North Carolina residents can seize the opportunity to safely and responsibly clean out their medicine cabinets. An outstanding coalition of public health, child safety, law enforcement and environmental organizations teamed up to organize free "Take Back" events across the state. The groups want to keep drugs and medicines out of the wrong hands and public water ...

Brian Geary Consulting now offers Social Media Integration Services (SMIS). The SMIS include assessment of existing content, creation of new content and synchronization of all content with company websites and other on-line activities. All social media content is reviewed for its suitability to the business's values and objectives. The service is targeted at businesses who are new to the social media environment as well as existing social media participants who might benefit from a professional, objective assessment. "Many of our clients inquire about social media and ...

It is every author's dream to share their story, and sharing her inspiring and captivating life story with readers is just what published author Fida R. Abbott had in mind. The author is widely known for her book "Enthusiasm", and is a recipient of Pinnacle Book Achievement Award under the Novel Category from North American Bookdealers Exchange (NABE). She will be appearing on "The Authors Show TV" (theauthorsshow.com) from March 18-22, 2011. A video of the Xlibris published author's interview will be featured on The Authors Show TV website during the same days: later ...