DURHAM, N.C. – Pathogenic fungi have been found to protect themselves against unwanted genetic mutations during sexual reproduction, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center. A gene-silencing pathway protects the fungal genome from mutations imposed by a partner during mating. This pathway was discovered in Cryptococcus neoformans, a fungus that commonly infects humans, causing over one million cases of lung and brain infection each year, and more than 600,000 deaths. A related species, Cryptococcus gattii, is causing an expanding outbreak in the Pacific ...

Other study authors include Sarah Perman, MD, Douglas Smith, Marion Leary, RN, and Lance Becker, MD, at the University of Pennsylvania, and Noah Swann and Dana Edelson, MD at the University of Chicago. CONTACT: At the AHA Scientific Sessions Jessica Mikulski C: 215-796-4829 Email: Jessica.mikulski@uphs.upenn.edu Following the Scientific Sessions Holly Auer O: 215-349-5659 C: 215-200-2313 Email: holly.auer@uphs.upenn.edu Penn Medicine is one of the world's leading academic medical centers, dedicated to the related missions of medical education, biomedical ...

Established in 2009, http://www.sumokitchen.com is a popular and well designed recipe site for Japanese and Asian home cooked food. Started as a hobby by a Japanese girl living in Sydney, it has grown to close to 100 recipes and was featured in Foodies of the World - a book by Australian publishing house Slattery Media, released October 2010. New recipes appear weekly on http://www.sumokitchen.com, including traditional home-cooked fare tailored by Milo, the resident chef. Most popular Japanese recipes include the a super simple Teriyaki Chicken, healthy and delicious ...

On the 13-14 of September PAVA's central office in Barnaul city hosted a collection station for clothes, footwear, bedding, household items and living essentials for the Altay fire victims. On 15th of September the collected items were delivered to common collection points before being directly distributed to the victims of the recent fires. «Many Altay companies felt united these days with the desire to help the victims who are left homeless and need the essential such as food and warm clothes. I was delighted to see the eagerness to help demonstrated by our employees", ...

(www.KAITexas.com) -- KAI Texas, a design and build firm serving the Southwest, is increasing their office space in Fort Worth to accommodate their increasing client base in Tarrant County. KAI Texas is relocating from its offices at 777 Main to 1412 Magnolia in Forth Worth. The move should be complete by late September. "Our expanded presence in Tarrant County will help KAI Texas become a stronger design and build resource to the Fort Worth community," says Darren L. James, AIA, President and COO of KAI Texas. "We expect a 10-15% growth in backlog within the next ...

San Antonio home improvement contractor Dunn-Wright Remodeling, Inc., San Antonio Home Improvement, is offering surety bonds to all customers seeking piece of mind on their next remodeling projects. Dunn-Wright Remodeling President, Jeff Stief, says in today's world given the state of the economy and a nervous buying public, it only makes sense. "With one of the biggest, well known companies in town going out of business, I've had several people, potential buyers, ask me where the guarantee is that their job will get finished," Stief said. "When I explain we've been ...

Upstate Shredding - Ben Weitsman & Son today announced the acquisition of the property and assets of Towanda Iron & Metal, Inc., in an all-cash transaction. The closing will take place on January 2, 2011. The Towanda Iron & Metal scrap metal business, located at One River Street in Towanda, has been serving the northeastern Pennsylvania area for over 60-years. M. Barry Aronson originally purchased the company in 1947 from Sol Spitulnik. Towanda has been engaged in buying scrap metals from industry, brokers and individuals, and grading and preparing ferrous and nonferrous ...

Junior Rank is pleased to announce that it has formed a strategic alliance with DSA Media Group, one of the nation's premier event and marketing firms. As a national presence in the world of football recruiting and talent development, Junior Rank recognizes the inherent possibilities that a partnership with DSA Media Group brings to the table. "We are excited to add the expertise and dare I say, swagger, of DSA Media Group," said Junior Rank CEO and founder Shaon Berry. "Their capabilities in terms of sponsorship and marketing is second to none and their proven track ...

Famed sister, speaker, author and domestic violence movement global leader, Denise Brown will appear on BlogTalkRadio's My Crew Magazine" Show (http://blogtalkradio.com/My-Crew-Magazine) with host Kim Kelly, Editor-In-Chief of My Crew Magazine on Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at 7 pm, Pacific, and 11 pm Eastern. The exclusive interview will highlight Brown's 16 years of tireless work bringing awareness to the domestic violence issue helping give victims the courage and empowerment needed to leave the dangerous and most likely life-threatening situation and finally live a ...

Panty by Post is a monthly subscription service that sends a French panty in the mail to your loved one. There are many styles to choose from and two different lines. It's simple and convenient to use, go to http://www.pantybypost.com, select the duration of the package (2X, 3X, 6X or all year long, 12X), the style (thong, bikini, hipster or mix) and size (we carry small to XXXL). We ship worldwide! Price Range: $25 for a single panty to $198 for a panty a month for a year. "People love the simplicity of ordering a thoughtful and unique gift, from the convenience ...

These little spheres are going to unlock a whole new world of imagination. They are the Zoobles from SpinMaster. More information on these toys can be found at the newly launched kids' friendly website, ZooblesToys.org. "The Zoobles starts as little spheres, but when they get put on the magic box, they spring to life - unlocking adorable, kaleidoscopic characters that children are going to want to collect play with, get the playset, and have a wonderful imaginative time," said Ingo Haupt, editor of ZooblesToys.org. Will Zoobles be the Toy of Christmas 2010? Only ...

In 2009, Americans spent more than $11 billion on self-improvement products; the average reader clearly believes he has room to grow. Brain Snacks for Teens on the Go! 50 Smart Ideas to Turbo-Charge Your Life by Alex Southmayd, has just entered the fight vying for a piece of this large pie. At the tender age of seventeen, the author now finds himself fighting behemoth brands such as Who Moved My Cheese and Rich Dad, Poor Dad; as it turns out, he fares quite well. Compared with titles like Women are Crazy, Men Are Stupid and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living Your ...

Turnberry, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scotland, has so much confidence in its unusually mild climate that it is offering a guarantee to golfers staying in the hotel this winter. Situated just 50 miles from Glasgow on the breathtaking Ayrshire coast, Turnberry basks in warmer air from the northern extension of the Gulf Stream, so rarely sees the snow and prolonged ground frost during the winter months that can hold up play. It is therefore guaranteeing rounds of golf on the Championship Ailsa and Kintyre courses, for individuals pre-booked prior to any course closure ...

Unemployment continues to be a problem in today's economy, and many may feel lost, frustrated and alone. While that's perfectly natural, it's not true. A new website just launched with the goal of helping anyone who is unemployed or underemployed share their experiences, gain advice and learn from others in the same situation. Possibilitive - a term that combines the words possible and positive - is a one-stop resource for the unemployed. The site grew out of the website owner's own unemployed status. It was created specifically to help those who have lost their source ...

Summertime provides an opportunity for birds, squirrels and racoons to nest in the chimney while the heating system is not in use. Before the heating season kicks into gear, get your chimney and heating system in shape. Winters Company Plumbing, Heating & Cooling of Cambridge, recommends hiring a heating professional to perform a full inspection on your home's heating system to ensure that it is in good working order and safe to turn up the heat. The inspection should include: A chimney inspection. Bird and animal nests in the chimney cause a blockage that could back ...

Containing caricatures and scenes from your favourite movies, Rs2Guru's new range of hand drawn wedding invitations are a unique way of making your wedding memorable. The new range of hand drawn wedding invitations from wedding invite specialists Rs2Guru feature some of the most memorable scenes from popular movies including Twilight and Mr and Mrs Smith. Printed on only the finest quality card-stock using only the latest printing technology, these hand drawn wedding invitations are created by expert artists with years of experience designing quality wedding invitations ...

There are many names and terms for betrayal in a relationship; infidelity, adultery, unfaithfulness, cheating and illicit affairs are but a few and according to modern studies this type of behaviour is showing an increase. If you follow modern trends then the likelihood of any partner being involved in an affair has increased over the years. Evidence found through recent scientific studies show that both males and females are inclined towards infidelity, so are these trends really so surprising? American Universities have carried out wide ranging studies, interviews ...

Las Vegas remodeling company - MRC Builders, the premier Las Vegas Contractor Company, announces the launch of their new website LasVegasRemodelingPros.com today. Both residential customers and business owners will appreciate the user-friendly site that takes all of the guesswork out of arranging services for contracting services. Cassidy Cotten, Operations Manager for MRC Builders is pleased with the site's structure and the informational purposes that it serves. He states, "Most people don't know what to do when selecting a Las Vegas Contractor. When it does happen ...

Dr. Fred Cobey, from Washington DC, will be headed South America to climb Mt. Aconcagua November 19th in Mendoza, Argentina; the entire expedition will be over a three week period. Dr. Frederick Cobey ( http://www.linkedin.com/in/drfredcobey ) will attempt Mt. Aconcagua early in the season, which while allowing fewer crowds of other adventure tourists, it will come at the price of severe cold with temperatures at the summit between minus 30 to 40 degrees. Mt. Aconcagua is the tallest mountain in the Western Hemisphere as is the tallest mountain outside of the Himalayas. ...

Greg Martin Auctions is proud to join with the NRA (National Rifle Association) to participate in and contribute to the 'NRA Firearms for Freedom Auction,' to be held in Las Vegas on January 16, 2011. The special event, featuring charitable donations from NRA members, will be for the exclusive benefit of NRA programs and the defense of America's Second Amendment freedoms. This auction will be the first in a series to support the NRA's efforts. To date, NRA members have donated over 750 firearms to support the event. The NRA is seeking additional donations - from NRA members ...

Gold Parent Coaching, LLC ("GPC") will be featured as the "Daily Deal" on the mom-focused http://www.gaggleofchicks.com group buying service. The deal, which goes live on Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 will enable purchasers to join the scores of other parents that have recently benefitted from GPC's services while also enjoying a savings of 56% on any hour of parental coaching with GPC's founder, Tammy Gold. The deal can be previewed at http://www.gaggleofchicks.com on Monday November 15th, 2010. "We are really looking forward to introducing our services to the gaggleofchicks.com ...

DocuXplorer, one of the nation's leading providers of document management solutions software to small and medium sized businesses, announced today that it has launched a substantial update to its public website featuring an expanded user help section, a more robust search tool and a client-access area. "In response to the feedback of our clients, we have introduced many new enhancements to our public website," stated Ron Wyman, spokesperson for DocuXplorer. "In addition to a substantially improved help database, we have now incorporated a 'search' feature, so visitors ...

As the holiday season gets fully underway, Zen Rabbit has created new holiday gift packages of Zen Crunch and The Gratitude Cookies for business and personal giving in response to the continued popularity of gourmet foods gifts in the business gift market. According to the recent American Express Open Small Business Holiday Monitor, 44 percent of small-business owners said they plan to give gifts to clients or customers this year and spending is expected to increase over last year and 2008. "I'm seeing more of a willingness to spend on client or customer gifts this ...

Eidogen-Sertanty, Inc., a San Diego-based computational drug discovery solutions provider, announced today the release of a major update to the recently released MObileREagents (MORE) iPhone app. MORE has been enhanced to include Molecular Materials Informatics' very powerful molecular editor (Embedded MMDS). Users of MORE can now benefit from an iPhone native molecular editor to rapidly draw virtually any chemical structure as they search over 680,000 commercially available molecules. MORE is among the suite of Eidogen-Sertanty's iPhone and iPad applications which include ...

Axceleon, a leader in high performance cloud computing solutions for computational grids, render farms and cloud environments announced today that it will be presenting at HP-CAST 15 (the HP Worldwide HPC User Group Conference) in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 13th. HP-CAST is being held in conjunction with the SC2010 supercomputing show also being held in New Orleans. This year HP-CAST will highlight a special focus session and keynote address on "energy efficient clusters and from mid-range to peta-scale systems". The topic of the Axceleon presentation is "Optimizing ...