Scientists have discovered that the amygdala, a small almond shaped structure deep within the temporal lobe, is important to a rich and varied social life among humans. The finding was published this week in a new study in Nature Neuroscience and is similar to previous findings in other primate species, which compared the size and complexity of social groups across those species. "We know that primates who live in larger social groups have a larger amygdala, even when controlling for overall brain size and body size," says Lisa Feldman Barrett, PhD, of the Massachusetts ...

Researchers have developed a microfluidic device that automatically orients hundreds of fruit fly and other embryos to prepare them for research. The device could facilitate the study of such issues as how organisms develop their complex structures from single cells -- one of the most fascinating aspects of biology. Scientists know that among an embryo's first major developments is the establishment of its dorsoventral axis, which runs from its back to its belly. Determining how this axis development unfolds -- specifically the presence and location of proteins during ...

An international research consortium has sequenced the genome of the woodland strawberry, according to a study published in the Dec. 26 advance online edition of the journal Nature Genetics. The development is expected to unlock possibilities for breeding tastier, hardier varieties of the berry and other crops in its family. "We've created the strawberry parts list," said the consortium's leader Kevin Folta, an associate professor with the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. "For every organism on the planet, if you're going to try to ...

A consortium of researchers working across five continents, including BBSRC-funded scientists in the UK, has published the genome of the wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca). The research, published today (26/12/2010) in the journal Nature Genetics will help strawberry breeders to develop disease resistance and improve fruit quality to benefit consumers. Dr Dan Sargent, based at East Malling Research (EMR) in Kent, collaborated on the international project as part of the BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council) Crop Science Initiative which was set ...

The Hollywood premiere for the feature film "Out The Gate" is officially announced for January 13th, 2011 at the Royal Theatre in Los Angeles. The stars of the film are scheduled to attend the red carpet event. Limited seats will be available to the public. Special Q & A session with cast and directors will follow the screening. The urban action/drama stars Paul Campbell (Shottas, First Sunday, Dancehall Queen), Oliver Samuels (Oliver at Large, The Mighty Quinn), Shelli Boone (Holla), and reggae dancehall artist Everton E-Dee Dennis. Directed by The Village Brothers, ...

The holiday season begins in late November, and runs through early January. Depending on your culture this season offers more than 16 signature days to celebrate something special, including 3 blockbuster holidays that we all know and love, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. The holidays are supposed to be a time of festive cheer and optimistic thoughts. Oh yes, it is the most wonderful time of the year, is it not? If that statement makes you want to roll your eyes you may be one of the millions of people in America who is not enjoying themselves this holiday ...

Hands Like Glass has announced an upcoming February 2011 West Coast tour with Rosaline (Good Fight Music) and San Francisco band As Artifacts. The tour will kick off Feb 1, 2011 and will go through the 16th with dates and venues being announced shortly. Hands Like Glass released their debut EP With Unveiled Faces in summer of 2010 with Authentik INK. and have been touring while writing new material for their next release. Hands Like Glass Members (Photo Left to Right): Eddie, Cory, Justin, Ces, Jimmy Download Group Photo - https://authentikartists.box.net/shared/pinpzdzxq8 Download ...

Bookended with two documentaries, the movie begins with "Reconstructing Broken Frame" and Gorman explaining why it took 22 years to finish the project. "Broken Frame" follows... Set in the late eighties, a series of homicides has set a town on edge and Detective Joe Mancuso on a mission to get the perpetrator no matter the cost. His hot temper and relentless pursuit soon ensnare him in a web of his own making. "Deconstructing Broken Frame" adds the final touch with the actors and director recalling the filming of "Broken Frame" and hailing its completion. But 22 years ...

New Online Magazine, Timber Frame Houses, launches for 2011, focusing on comment and interaction on the UK domestic property market. Worried about house prices in 2011? You should be especially if your expecting prices to rise. Timber Frame Houses will bring you review and comment of what is going on. Focusing on all the news that affect the running of your home. Interest Rates to sustainability, Timber Frame-Houses will bring you up to date in news and review. Timber Frame Houses realises the real link between property and the economy. Recession of 2009 has underlined ...

The National Apartment Association has selected Revo Payments CEO Mike Corbera to lead a presentation about the use of ePayments in the Student Housing market. Co-presenting with Revo will be Matt Rasor, VP of Operations at Campus Village Communities and Pamela Day, Managing Partner at Crimson Holdings. This session will present a case study on implementation of marketing strategies to boost ePayment adoption at student housing properties. Property Managers and Student Housing operators will learn what works best for marketing ePayments, and the associated operating ...

The Richland Companies and Hudson Peters celebrated the announcement of their new Dallas partnership by hosting an open house at The Richland Companies' property, Royal Jetstar, located at 4040 Royal Lane and giving a new IPad to one lucky winner. Over eighty-five brokers attended to hear The Richland Companies' President and CEO, Edna Meyer-Nelson announce Hudson Peters was chosen as their exclusive leasing agent representing Richland's four Dallas properties including Royal Freeport located at 4343 Royal Lane, Gateway West located at 2901 Gateway Drive and Gateway South ...

Imagine Travel, a popular travel and vacation destination guide, announced today that Sentias Software will be providing the technology behind its tours and activities online booking system starting next year. Imagine Travel selected the technology solution provided by Sentias Software after months of beta testing other similar systems, and the travel company is now ready to fully integrate the online booking system in anticipation of offering tours and activities to visitors on its website. "We chose Sentias Software to power our online booking system for tours because ...

Retailers will have to make a difficult choice when the increase takes effect; either putting their prices up at a risk of losing price-sensitive customers or offsetting the rise by offering discounts, which will result in lower profit margins. But Displaysense believes that introducing proven techniques such as in-queue merchandising systems could help retailers increase customer spend following the VAT rise and set themselves up for a successful 2011. The organisation wants to encourage retailers to view queues as an additional revenue stream - not just a way of ...

The movie "Pay It Forward" inspired this group of independent entrepreneurs who have announced they will help anyone pay the cost to start an online, automated small business they can work from home. Higher gas prices, rising retail prices, and economic disaster in the housing market are forcing many people to look for ways to earn additional income with an online business that is easy and inexpensive to start. "I was worried about starting an online business because there are so many crazy deals out there, and trying to figure out the good ones from the bad ones ...

SITEK Group, a provider of adaptive operations execution software solutions for manufacturing organizations in Russia, Europe and CIS, the main Competence center on MES-systems authorized by Siemens, announced the launch of the largest implementation project on MES-systems (Manufacturing Execution Systems) in Russian Federation carried out by Siemens and Avtodizel (Yaroslavl Motor Works), a member of GAZ Group, Russia's second-largest auto companó. Siemens AG, the departments of Industry Automation and Drive Technologies, a leading global provider of integrated solutions ...

Intellectsoft, Ltd., a leading world developer of smartphone applications has just released the Clinique's 3things application for the iPhone platform, created for Frontroom on behalf of Clinique Laboratories, LLC. The application for women is now available for download at the Apple App Store. Although beneficial to all women; it provides a multitude of tips that particularly target women 30 and under who wish to preserve the natural beauty of their skin. Women under 30 have differing lifestyles, but share the desire to maintain youthful skin. It is impossible to come ...

The results of discussions by the delegates at the European e-learning Summit, organised by Learning Light with support from learndirect and Creativesheffield and held in Sheffield (17th to 19th November), have been published in the form of a manifesto for e-learning. The manifesto is intended to help delegates pursue dialogue with their national governments to establish a single, independent and impartial body representing the corporate e-learning sector. Although developed within a European context, the manifesto focuses specifically on the corporate e-learning sector ...

MJH Consulting recently announced that it's providing Office 365(tm) and Windows Intune(tm) deployment services. Many businesses are turning to software on demand or hosted services. With Office 365 from MJH Consulting you'll enjoy more productivity and efficiency at work. These highly affordable online applications give you all the flexibility and scalability you need without upfront cost of hardware, software purchases. Why MJH? The knowledge and experience that comes with all employees being professional and proficient in their specific areas. All of MJH employees ...

More Platform Beds, one of the leading online retailers of platform beds, including king platform beds and queen platform bedroom sets, is offering its customers free shipping and up to 30% in savings until December 27, 2010. As part of More Vanities effort to provide superior products and service to its customers, it has opened a toll-free customer service and sales line for those that choose to reach the online store by phone instead of internet. Consumers can call in at 1-866-740-9830, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7am to 5:30pm PST. About More Platform Beds More ...

More Futons, one of the leading online retailers of futons, futon frames and futon cover items, is offering savings up to 30% and free shipping on most items available for sale at their e-store. This promotion will last until December 27, 2010. In addition to this special offer, More Futons list prices are lower than other retailers, both on and offline. More Futon also has two different ways to purchase their products online: by secure checkout with credit card or by PayPal. Phone orders are also accepted. About MOREFUTONS.COM More Futons is one of the fastest growing ...

More Bedroom Sets, one of the leading online retailers of bedroom sets and bedroom furniture set items, is offering up to 30% off and free shipping on most items available for sale at their e-store. This promotion lasts until December 27, 2010. In addition to this special offer, More Bedroom Sets list prices are lower than other retailers, both on and offline. More Bedroom Sets also has two different ways to purchase their products online: by secure checkout with credit card or by PayPal. Phone orders are also accepted. About MoreBedroomSets.com More Bedroom Sets is ...

In an effort to stay market leader in the serviced apartment industry, Htel Serviced Apartments recently started a full scale renovation. Goal? Get the latest hotel designs that suits the hotel guests' specific needs, providing the most suitable TV-channels and offer the best service possible. To live up to the personal hotel expectations of the guests, Htel Serviced Apartments decided to gather all of their customers' comments about the design of the apartments and made room for other kinds of improvement. Especially its short stay apartments in Amsterdam deserve ...

Murderdolls are set to perform in Paris in the new year, which is sure to attract plenty of punk and metal fans to the French capital for the show. The gig is part of a European tour kicking off in January that will see the group take in concerts in Germany, the Netherlands and a variety of other destinations. Guests at hotels in Paris will be able to catch the act led by Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison and singer Wednesday 13 on January 29th 2011 at Elysee Montmartre. The pair are the driving force behind Murderdolls, with several other musicians having played ...

Top venue finding agency, Jigsaw Conferences Ltd, have launched a brand new version of their successful website (venuemap.jigsawconferences.co.uk) featuring state of the art venue search map which uses the latest search engine optimisation techniques to help event venues promote and position them selves better on the major search engines. The agency is already a giant in the world of MICE within its conference centre industry, with the company's old site consistently rank's highly within the organic search results lists on all major search engines. However Jigsaw are ...

A new exhibition in Paris called De Stijl has been described by its organisers as a first for France. The team behind the display at the Centre Pompidou - on show until March 21st 2011 - claimed there has never been a proper retrospective in the Gallic nation of the movement led by Piet Mondrian. Guests at Paris hotels have the opportunity to learn all about the work he carried out and how it fitted into the wider form of artistic expression. "Beginning towards the end of the century's first decade and continuing through the twenties, De Stijl combined an aesthetic ...