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Medicine22 Sep 2010

OHSU research suggests compound administered during some bone marrow transplants elevates risks

PORTLAND, Ore - Research conducted at Oregon Health & Science University's Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute may spur debate about the risks associated with administering a specific compound in some forms of bone-marrow transplantation. The research is published in the current edition of Cell Host and Microbe. The VGTI research team, led by institute director Jay Nelson, Ph.D., studies human cytomegalovirus, a virus that may infect up to 80 percent of the American population. The exact percentage of infected citizens is unknown due to the fact that the virus causes minor ...

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Medicine22 Sep 2010

Targeted therapy triggers complex mechanism of resistance

Washington, DC – In order for targeted therapies against cancer to be effective, scientists need to understand upfront what related proteins in a signaling "network" makes a cancer cell resistant to a drug and selectively target them as well, say researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and Fox Chase Cancer Center. In the September 21 issue of Science Signaling, the investigators discuss how cancer cells activate a network of pro-growth proteins that can bypass a molecule being therapeutically targeted. The researchers specifically found that many ...

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Science22 Sep 2010

The Joy of sets: For ants and trees, multiple partners are a boon

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In the complex world of ant-plant partnerships, serial monogamy can help trees maximize their evolutionary fitness, a new University of Florida study shows. Trees that sequentially partner with multi-species sets of ants produce more offspring than trees that maintain a lifelong association with any single ant — even when those sets include ant species that appear to harm the tree, said Todd Palmer, a UF biology professor. The study has broad implications because many of the world's ecosystems rely on cooperative partnerships between species, Palmer ...

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Space22 Sep 2010

Avoid swimming in interplanetary lakes

Titan, one of Saturn's moons, is the only moon in the solar system with an atmosphere ― ten times denser than the atmosphere of Earth. Five years ago, the Cassini–Huygens mission to Saturn, a collaboration between the European Space Agency and NASA, sent a probe through Titan's atmosphere, revealing that Titan is home to a landscape that includes hills, valleys and most notably lakes. A researcher involved with the mission, Prof. Akiva Bar-Nun of Tel Aviv University's Department of Geophysics and Planetary Sciences, has now determined the composition of these lakes. ...

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Space22 Sep 2010

Universal, primordial magnetic fields discovered in deep space by UCLA, Caltech physicists

Scientists from the California Institute of Technology and UCLA have discovered evidence of "universal ubiquitous magnetic fields" that have permeated deep space between galaxies since the time of the Big Bang. Caltech physicist Shin'ichiro Ando and Alexander Kusenko, a professor of physics and astronomy at UCLA, report the discovery in a paper to be published in an upcoming issue of Astrophysical Journal Letters; the research is currently available online. Ando and Kusenko studied images of the most powerful objects in the universe — supermassive black holes that ...

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Science22 Sep 2010

Spare the rod, spoil the child?

Grabbing a child firmly by the arm, yelling and repeatedly punishing him or her may not be without long-terms risks, according to researchers from the Université de Montréal. They are studying how this harsh parenting can impair the emotional development of a child, possibly leading to anxiety disorders such as social phobia, separation anxiety and panic attacks. "Several studies have shown that coercive parenting practices are linked to anxiety," says Françoise Maheu a professor at the Université de Montréal's Department of Psychiatry and lead investigator of the study. ...

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Medicine22 Sep 2010

'Synthetic lethality' strategy improves molecularly targeted cancer therapy

PHILADELPHIA (September 21, 2010)—Molecularly targeted therapies can reduce tumors rapidly. However, not all tumors respond to the drugs, and even those that do often develop resistance over time. Looking for a way to combat the problem of resistance, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center hypothesized that hitting already weakened cancer cells with a second targeted agent could kill them—but only if it was the right second agent. One well-validated molecular target for anti-cancer drugs is the epidermal growth factor receptor, or EGFR. Using a novel screening approach, ...

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Medicine22 Sep 2010

Results of the placement of multiple endoscopic stents for postoperative biliary strictures remains excellent after long-term follow-up

OAK BROOK, Ill. – September 21, 2010 – Researchers from Italy have reported results from more than 10 years of follow-up showing that the placement of multiple endoscopic stents for the treatment of postoperative biliary strictures remains excellent with a low rate of stricture recurrence after this lengthy period of time. When strictures do recur, they can be safely and successfully retreated endoscopically. The study appears in the September issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal ...

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Medicine22 Sep 2010

Queen's University researchers locate impulse control center in brain

Impulsive behaviour can be improved with training and the improvement is marked by specific brain changes, according to a new Queen's University study. A research team led by neuroscience PhD student Scott Hayton has pinpointed the area of the brain that controls impulsive behavior and the mechanisms that affect how impulsive behavior is learned. The findings could have a significant impact on the diagnosis and treatment of several disorders and addictions, including ADHD and alcoholism. "In the classroom, kids often blurt out answers before they raise their hand. ...

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Science22 Sep 2010

GOES-11 catches quick birth of Tropical Storm Georgette already moving into Baja California

Tropical Storm Georgette formed pretty quickly and the GOES-11 satellite captured her clouds extending over extreme southern Baja California and western Mexico today. Georgette formed just south of Cabo San Lucas this morning and is headed for a Baja landfall. The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite or GOES-11 is stationary in its position in space, watching over the weather in the western U.S. GOES-11 captured an infrared image of Tropical Storm Georgette's rounded cloud cover stretching north into Baja California, Mexico at 13:15 UTC 9:15 a.m. EDT today, ...

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Space22 Sep 2010

NASA infrared imagery sees tropical depression 14 becomes 12th tropical storm: Lisa

This Atlantic hurricane season has now spawned 14 tropical depressions and 12 of them have strengthened into tropical storms. The latest is now called Tropical Storm Lisa and is in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. NASA's Aqua satellite flew over Lisa when she was still a low pressure area, but showed a center of circulation and banding of thunderstorms circling it, indicating the storm was getting organized. The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument that flies aboard NASA's Aqua satellite captured "Lisa" when she was still a low pressure area yesterday, Sept. 20 at ...

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Environment22 Sep 2010

Hurricane watches up in Canada as the GOES-13 Satellite sees Hurricane Igor still expanding

Hurricane Igor may be changing into an extra tropical storm and losing his warm core of energy, but he hasn't lost his punch as hurricane watches are up today in eastern Canada. The GOES-13 satellite captured a look at Hurricane Igor this morning, and noticed the storm continues to grow larger and part of that expansion is likely a result of absorbing Julia's remnants. The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite or GOES-13 is stationary in its position in space, watching over the weather in the eastern U.S. GOES-13 captured a visible satellite image of Hurricane ...

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Science22 Sep 2010

High-dose aspirin reduces pain for severe headache and migraine

An inexpensive, hundred-year-old therapy for pain – aspirin – is effective in high doses for the treatment of severe headache and migraine caused by drug withdrawal, according to a new study by researchers with the UCSF Headache Center. Study participants were administered aspirin through an IV and 25 percent of the time they reported a significant reduction in pain – three points on the 10-point pain scale. (A difference of three points downgrades a headache from severe to moderate, moderate to mild, or from mild to pain-free). Participants reported a more modest pain ...

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Science22 Sep 2010

Research shows child rearing practices of distant ancestors foster morality, compassion in kids

Ever meet a kindergartener who seemed naturally compassionate and cared about others' feelings? Who was cooperative and didn't demand his own way? Chances are, his parents held, carried and cuddled him a lot; he most likely was breastfed; he probably routinely slept with his parents; and he likely was encouraged to play outdoors with other children, according to new research findings from the University of Notre Dame. Three new studies led by Notre Dame Psychology Professor Darcia Narvaez show a relationship between child rearing practices common in foraging hunter-gatherer ...

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Physics22 Sep 2010

Scientists using lasers to cool and control molecules

New Haven, Conn.—Ever since audiences heard Goldfinger utter the famous line, "No, Mr. Bond; I expect you to die," as a laser beam inched its way toward James Bond and threatened to cut him in half, lasers have been thought of as white-hot beams of intensely focused energy capable of burning through anything in their path. Now a team of Yale physicists has used lasers for a completely different purpose, employing them to cool molecules down to temperatures near what's known as absolute zero, about -460 degrees Fahrenheit. Their new method for laser cooling, described ...

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Medicine22 Sep 2010

Doctor's health habits affect patient counseling

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Physician's confidence in their abilities to counsel patients on a healthy diet and exercise may be related to their own personal habits, according to a study by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center. Confidence in counseling depended on a doctor's own exercise time, being overweight, and if the doctor had adequate training in talking to patients about diet and exercise. The study, published online ahead of print Oct. 1 in Preventive Cardiology, shows doctors' own health habits matter when it comes to patient counseling. "Living a healthy ...

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Science22 Sep 2010

Neanderthals more advanced than previously thought

Denver (September 21, 2010) – For decades scientists believed Neanderthals developed `modern' tools and ornaments solely through contact with Homo sapiens, but new research from the University of Colorado Denver now shows these sturdy ancients could adapt, innovate and evolve technology on their own. The findings by anthropologist Julien Riel-Salvatore challenge a half-century of conventional wisdom maintaining that Neanderthals were thick-skulled, primitive `cavemen' overrun and outcompeted by more advanced modern humans arriving in Europe from Africa. "Basically, ...

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Medicine22 Sep 2010

Study offers first explanation of how cells rapidly repair and maintain structure

SALT LAKE CITY—Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah have discovered that a protein, zyxin, is necessary for the maintenance and repair of the cell's cytoskeleton, or internal framework, which serves as the muscle and bone of the cell. The research has implications for cancer, as well as other diseases, since alterations in the cytoskeleton are often associated with disease. The research was published in the Sep. 14, 2010, issue of the journal Developmental Cell. "Just like people, the cells in our bodies are exposed to all kinds of ...

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Science22 Sep 2010

Freshman weight gain: Women with heavy roommates gain less

ANN ARBOR, Mich.---A new University of Michigan study finds that college women with roommates who weigh more than average gain less weight during their freshman year than women with slimmer roommates: half a pound versus 2.5 pounds. That compares to the typical freshman weight gain of 2.5-to-6 pounds---much less than the mythical "Freshman 15." "This finding seems counterintuitive, but there are some good explanations for why it may be happening," said Kandice Kapinos, an assistant research scientist at the U-M Institute for Social Research. According to Kapinos, ...

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Science22 Sep 2010

BookWhirl.com Features Dr. Sarah M. Levy and Al Andalus - A Trail of Discoveries by Michael Misfud

BookWhirl.com's featured book and author for the month of September is about spiritual reflections and cultural discoveries. The featured book is Al Andalus - A Trail of Discoveries by Michael Misfud, and the featured author is Episcopal priest, Dr. Sandra M. Levy. Al Andalus - A Trail of Discoveries is a book about the last anarchists of Europe. It's a book where readers can follow through and learn the significance of a people who have been misunderstood because of their intransigence and passion. Al Andalus - A Trail of Discoveries includes interesting facts and information ...

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Technology22 Sep 2010

NewsWorthy?!STL Cyber Cafe & Copy Center Opens in the Fox Park Neighborhood

Having a nice relaxing atmosphere to work or study in is hard to come by, but at NewsWorthy?!STL that is exactly what you will find. This Cyber Cafe sits right in the heart of the Fox Park Neighborhood in South St. Louis and offers services such as Wi-Fi, and desktop internet access. The cafe also provided the neighborhood with a full service business center to make copies and other services such as sending and receiving faxes, and cd duplication. The cafe also features beverages, snacks and printing services such as flyers, posters, and custom t-shirt designing. Newsworthy?!STL ...

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Engineering22 Sep 2010

Professional Fire Protection Engineer Creates Alarm Arm No Ladder Smoke Alarm That Increases Fire Protection and Makes Smoke Alarm Installation and Replacing Batteries Safe.

The Alarm Arm provides many advantages over ladders. The design allows for a quick and easy installation of smoke alarms while standing on the floor and can even be used while sitting in a wheelchair. No more dangerous falls off ladders, no more cumbersome ladders to drag around the house, and no mess to clean up. With the Alarm Arm, installing smoke alarms takes minutes, and changing batteries takes seconds. "I installed a smoke alarm using the Alarm Arm in five minutes while standing," says John Williams. Williams has a neuromuscular disorder and has difficulty using ...

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Technology22 Sep 2010

The Parents Handbook To Give Away 4 American Airlines Tickets To Vail, Colorado

The Parents Handbook is giving its readers and viewers the opportunity to register for a chance to win 4 free tickets on American Airlines. The round trip tickets will be valid for travel to/from the Vail - Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) from/to any domestic US 48 American Airlines destination. Vail and the Vail Valley are in the heart of the Colorado Rockies and offer a wealth of indoor and outdoor activities for the entire family. Winter destinations include world class skiing and snowboarding at Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek. Both are around 30 minutes from ...

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Science22 Sep 2010

Gartner VP, Jeffrey Mann, Joins Open-Xchange Partner Summit Lineup

Open-Xchange, a provider of business-class open source collaboration software, today announced its second Open-Xchange Partner Summit will take place on November 4 in Cologne, Germany at KölnSky. The Summit provides the partner community with a forum to learn how to advance their business with e-mail and collaboration services. "Mega-trends in Cloud Computing, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Mobility" will top the agenda at the Partner conference. Together with Summit sponsors, eleven, eZuce, IPBrick, LuxCloud, LWsystems, MESH, MicroDoc, Parallels, Sachsen DV, Scality, ...

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Science22 Sep 2010

AFFORDABLESEOFL.COM provides SEO and Web Marketing services for Tampa Bay businesses

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