ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Mayo Clinic researchers have shown that proteins on the surface of a cell twist a viral protein into position, allowing the virus to start infection and cause disease, all in a movement as graceful as a ballroom dance. The findings appear in the current online issue of Nature Structural & Molecular Biology. A team led by Roberto Cattaneo, Ph.D., a Mayo molecular biologist, describes the crucial initial steps taken by attachment proteins of the measles virus and related respiratory viruses with their cellular partners, the receptors. To get there, the ...

The surprising discovery of a supermassive black hole in a small nearby galaxy has given astronomers a tantalizing look at how black holes and galaxies may have grown in the early history of the Universe. Finding a black hole a million times more massive than the Sun in a star-forming dwarf galaxy is a strong indication that supermassive black holes formed before the buildup of galaxies, the astronomers said. The galaxy, called Henize 2-10, 30 million light-years from Earth, has been studied for years, and is forming stars very rapidly. Irregularly shaped and about 3,000 ...

The humble ginger root could be the key to conserving the UK's largest and most spectacular terrestrial beetle – the stag beetle. Ecologists from Royal Holloway, University of London and the University of York have developed a series of new methods to monitor stag beetle numbers – including ginger lures to trap adult beetles and tiny microphones to detect sounds made by the larvae in their underground nests. Conservation efforts have been hampered until now because ecologists lacked a reliable way of monitoring stag beetle numbers. The new research, published in the Royal ...

New research indicates the impact of rising CO2 levels in the Earth's atmosphere will cause unstoppable effects to the climate for at least the next 1000 years, causing researchers to estimate a collapse of the West Antarctic ice sheet by the year 3000, and an eventual rise in the global sea level of at least four metres. The study, to be published in the Jan. 9 Advanced Online Publication of the journal Nature Geoscience, is the first full climate model simulation to make predictions out to 1000 years from now. It is based on best-case, 'zero-emissions' scenarios constructed ...

An innovative device which cancels out the noise of the dental drill could spell the end of people's anxiety about trips to the dentist, according to experts at King's College London, Brunel University and London South Bank University, who pioneered the invention. It is widely known that the sound of the dental drill is the prime cause of anxiety about dental treatment, and some patients avoid trips to the dentist because of it. This new device could help address people's fears and encourage them to seek the oral healthcare treatment they need. The prototype device ...

Jülich, 9 January 2011 – Although the storage of films and music on a DVD is part of our digital world, the physical basis of the storage mechanism is not understood in detail. In the current issue of the leading journal Nature Materials, researchers from Jülich, Finland, and Japan provide insight into the read and write processes in a DVD. This knowledge should enable improved storage materials to be developed. (DOI: 10.1038/NMAT2931) Information is stored in a DVD in the form of microscopic bits (each less than 100 nanometres in size) in a thin layer of a polycrystalline ...

DURHAM, N.C. – The recipe for making one species into two requires time and some kind of separation, like being on different islands or something else that discourages gene flow between the two budding species. In the case of common Texas wildflowers that share meadows and roadside ditches, color-coding apparently does the trick. Duke University graduate student Robin Hopkins has found the first evidence of a specific genetic change that helps two closely related wildflowers avoid creating costly hybrids. It results in one of the normally light blue flowers being tagged ...

New research from UC Davis Cancer Center has found that whether a person gets screened for colon cancer often depends on where they live in addition to their race or ethnicity. It has long been known that racial minorities have lower colorectal screening rates than whites, presumably because of differences in socioeconomic status, access to care and cultural issues. What hasn't been known, until now, is whether these differences also vary across geographic regions. In a paper published online today in the journal Cancer, medical oncologist Thomas Semrad and colleagues ...

Individuals from certain areas of the United States are more likely to get screened for colorectal cancer than those from other areas, particularly when comparing non-whites living in different parts of the country. That is the conclusion of a new study published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Additional research is needed to better understand how colorectal cancer screening disparities develop in some regions and not in others. Racial and ethnic disparities in colorectal screening exist among the Medicare population, but ...

KINGSTON, R.I. – January 10, 2011 -- While most blood tests require shipping a vial of blood to a laboratory for analysis and waiting several days for the results, a new device invented by a team of engineers and students at the University of Rhode Island uses just a pinprick of blood in a portable device that provides results in less than 30 minutes. "This development is a big step in point-of-care diagnostics, where testing can be performed in a clinic, in a doctor's office, or right at home," said Mohammad Faghri, URI professor of mechanical engineering and the lead ...

A manufacturer based in Italy, Artemide light has never been solely a function of seeing, or an opportunity for formal experimentation with lamps as objects. For more than forty years, Artemide has aimed to propose light as a companion to people, as a source of physical pleasure and mental comfort. Artemide has done so, with different work groups, searching through the whole design process, starting with a declaration of values - The human light. Beyond the definition, the human light is intelligent light. A light that knows it has to relate to people, accompanying them ...

Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD will be speaking at Whole Foods in Scottsdale on Wednesday, January 12, 2010 at 6:00 pm. She will explain how the thyroid links to heart health, digestive issues, weight gain, fatigue and depression in the event: "Don't settle for false solutions. Learn how to support this incredible gland", she states. During this speaking event, Dr. Pingel will review natural ways to restore healthy thyroid function. Dr. Tricia Pingel is a naturopathic medical doctor who is an expert in thyroid disorders and bio-identical hormone therapy. She also treats ...

Tara White, a Spencer, NC native, has much to say about sex before marriage. With young people falling into the trap of pre-marital sex, the epidemic of teen pregnancy and the rapid spread of sexually transmitted diseases, White wants to do what she can to turn the tide. Having experienced the consequences of bad decisions herself, she recounts her life story through the pages of her first book, Don't Curse Your Wedding Bed Before You Say I Do. As she spreads the message of abstinence, she also wants each and every single person to commit to living a life of celibacy in ...

Review and promotion copies, cover and author photography, and interviews available upon request. Contact: Kathy Gruver Tel: 805-680-1984 Email: healingcirclemassage@hotmail.com Take charge of your health naturally to lower health care costs Santa Barbara, CA-Few medical professionals will deny it. Modern medicine is more expensive than ever and as a consequence, more people are interested in alternative medicine than ever before. Kathy Gruver, Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy and author of the new book The Alternative Medicine Cabinet, says, "We can't ...

1. Give That 'Bitch A Bath'! This includes having Maggie's toenails (the #1 most popular trending name for female dogs in 2010 (and Max, the #2- don't leave out our doggies, please) clipped and having her coat washed and brushed often and her ears cleaned -- no matter what breed she is. If her toenails are not trimmed, they can break off (which is painful) or they may even grow under and into her footpad (which is also painful). And, she might enjoy an occasional polish. I hear OPI is trending it Burlesque collection for winter! Don't forget to clean your dog's ears as ...

Award winning author, Alyx Smith, a 2010 Graduate of Pettisville High School, has launched her first novelette entitled, BEHEADED. A secret underground world full of death, decay, and tragedy. Follow Kyra years after a traumatic childhood incident as a lost friend reappears. Or does he? Kyra doesn't know what to believe anymore. What she comes to discover, however, is beyond anything she could ever have imagined. This dark tale will keep you on your toes to the very end. BEHEADED (74pp) is currently on sale in hard cover for $18.74 and paperback for $8.98 It is also ...

CitySwarm LLC (http://www.cityswarmchicago.com), a new social experience company that combines the concept of group buying with offline social interactions, recently launched in Chicago and will offer Chicagoans a new option for exploring the city. CitySwarm negotiates group deals with Chicago's top cultural, entertainment, recreation, and dining venues to provide affordable, fun experiences to city dwellers ages 25-40. Participants can take advantage of these great deals while socializing with peers in a comfortable setting. Unlike daily deal sites where customers ...

Cancerblock creating awareness and reducing radiation from celluar phones since 2010. http://www.Cancerblock.net 10% of profits are donated for cancer research Cancerblock is an application for the android operating system that limits exposure to a cell phone's radiation energy and significantly improves battery life. For a period of time determined by the application's user, Cancerblock turns off all four cell phone radiation energy sources—antenna, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth— limiting exposure to both the known and unknown side effects of extended cell phone use. ...

DVD Puck is a free and legal peer to peer social network that creates a floating DVD library for our users. We connect people based upon film interest and location, and make it easy for our members to share DVDs with members on our site. With DVD Puck, you can join networks at one of our Trusted Locations or create your own networks at your dorm residence hall, apartment building, work location, or anywhere you want to share films! DVD Puck is built upon a simple concept: sharing. We believe that your film collection has more value to you than you may realize. By signing ...

John Miller and many employees from Sooner Copy Machines, Inc. donated and hand delivered 60 spiral hams on December 16. 2 hams were delivered per building to Norman Public Schools, Noble Public Schools and Robin Hill Public Schools providing Christmas dinners for many families. On Christmas Day, Decemeber 25, 2010, John Miller, President of Sooner Copy Machines, leader in Oklahoma's office equipment industry, Headquarters located in Norman Oklahoma with locations also in Chickasha, Bricktown, Enid and Lawton, spent the day volunteering in Norman helping serve Christmas ...

Mindy Fox, one of the leading neurofeedback therapists in California, announced today a new neurofeedback therapy program that helps chronic illness sufferers manage and reduce stress. For those with chronic illness, stress can exacerbate symptoms. For this reason, suffers should avoid stressful situations if possible. However, that is not always realistic. This new program provides long term stress management without the use of medication or unrealistic lifestyle changes. "For people who suffer from a chronic illness, pain and fatigue are a part of everyday life. This ...

"Our newly created wine division offers an extensive selection of fine wines along with elegant gourmet wine and cheese gift baskets," said Melodee Lang, President of The Elegant Cookie. "Each wine has been carefully chosen and our gift baskets have been masterfully designed to ensure the highest level of quality that our customers have come to expect." The new website allows customers to shop by wine variety or by wine region. White wines offered include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Sparkling Wines. Red wines offered include Cabernet Sauvignon, ...

Dog allergies affect twenty percent of all dogs in the United States. These allergies can cause itchy skin and ears, foot chewing, stomach problems, hair loss, and other canine health problems. The Allergy Dog Central website was started to help dog owners understand and share common dog allergy symptoms, causes and recommended treatments. The site discusses the most common dog allergy symptoms and how dog food allergies and environmental allergies to molds, pollens and dust can cause severe health problems in allergic dogs. "As an owner of an allergic dog, I know ...

Oak trees are a common find in the St. Louis area. They are incredibly majestic and add a sense of history, as they can live to be hundreds of years old if they are properly maintained. Making sure they do not dry out and that they are properly fertilized is key to their long life expectancy. A leading St. Louis tree company is now showing residents how to do exactly that. In the winter, Oak trees can become dry, which is not particularly bad. However, St. Louis residents must prevent them from becoming abnormally dry. Winter rainfall is scarce so it is best to irrigate ...

CubicleSoft today announced the release of WebCron Site Backup. WebCron Site Backup is a high-performance, open source, incremental backup tool for websites. WebCron Site Backup is a unique tool that securely backs up both files and MySQL databases and optionally generates and e-mails a report of changes made since the last backup. WebCron Site Backup can easily handle backups of large websites with millions of database rows and hundreds of thousands of files. WebCron Site Backup is highly configurable and meets a wide variety of enterprise-class needs: Easily integrates ...