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Discovery of partial skeleton suggests ruggedly built, tree-climbing human ancestor

12/5/2013

DENVER A human ancestor characterized by "robust" jaw and skull bones was a muscular creature with a gorilla-like upper body and more adaptive to its environment than previously thought, scientists have discovered. Researchers found a partial skeleton -- including arm, hand, leg and foot... [Comments]

Discovery of partial skeleton suggests ruggedly built, tree-climbing human ancestor

Columbia's 2013 Horwitz Prize awarded for discoveries that could lead to new Alzheimer's treatments

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NEW YORK, NY (December 5, 2013) For discoveries about how the brain calculates and remembers where it iswhich could be part of the foundation of memoryColumbia University will award the 2013 Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize to Edvard I. Moser, PhD, and May-Britt Moser, PhD, of the Norwegian Unive... [Comments]

Columbia's 2013 Horwitz Prize awarded for discoveries that could lead to new Alzheimer's treatments

Inventions that improve lives are winners at the 2013 Newark Innovation Acceleration Challenge

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Sensor equipment to help the visually impaired navigate more safely and a system for recycling computers efficiently were among the seven inventive business concepts to win seed funding from Capital One Bank and a spot in an intensive NJIT accelerator program at the fifth annual Newark Innovation Acceleration Challenge. The winners were chosen from fourteen teams of rising entrepreneurs, d... [Comments]

Quadriplegics at risk for serious sleep breathing disorder

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Bethesda, Md. (Dec. 5, 2013)There are over a million people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in the United States alone with an estimated 11,000 new cases every year. Furthermore, it is estimated that there are, at least, 100,000 veterans with SCI, making the VA the largest integrated health care system in the world for SCI care. But despite this large prevalence, researchers are still discov... [Comments]

New genetic research finds shark, human proteins stunningly similar

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ITHACA, N.Y. Despite widespread fascination with sharks, the world's oldest ocean predators have long been a genetic mystery. The first deep dive into a great white shark's genetic code has fished up big surprises behind a design so effective it has barely changed since before dinosaurs roamed. Cornell researchers have discovered that many of the endangered great white shark's proteins in... [Comments]

More logging, deforestation may better serve climate in some areas

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Replacing forests with snow-covered meadows may provide greater climatic and economic benefits than if trees are left standing in some regions, according to a Dartmouth College study that for the first time puts a dollar value on snow's ability to reflect the sun's energy. The findings suggest more frequent logging or deforestation may better serve our planet and pocketbooks in high latitu... [Comments]

UF researchers' experiment is first to simulate warming of Arctic permafrost

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Although vegetation growth in the Arctic is boosted by global warming, it's not enough to offset the carbon released by the thawing of the permafrost beneath the surface, University of Florida researchers have found in the first experiment in the Arctic environment to simulate thawing of permafrost in a warming world. Twice as much carbon is frozen in Arctic permafros... [Comments]

Proteins' passing phases revealed

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HOUSTON (Dec. 5, 2013) A new method to identify previously hidden details about the structures of proteins may speed the process of novel drug design, according to scientists at Rice University. A unique combination of computational techniques and experimental data helped Rice theo... [Comments]

Gene found to be crucial for formation of certain brain circuitry

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Using a powerful gene-hunting technique for the first time in mammalian brain cells, researchers at Johns Hopkins report they have identified a gene involved in building the circuitry that relays signals through the brain. The gene is a likely player in the aging process in the brain, the resear... [Comments]

Gene found to be crucial for formation of certain brain circuitry

Ancient 'fig wasp' lived tens of millions of years before figs

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. A 115-million-year-old fossilized wasp from northeast Brazil presents a baffling puzzle to researchers. The wasp's ovipositor, the organ through which it lays its eggs, looks a lot like those of present-day wasps that lay their eggs in figs. The problem, researchers say, is that... [Comments]

Ancient 'fig wasp' lived tens of millions of years before figs

Sharks prefer to sneak up from behind, study shows

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"Never turn your back on a shark" is the take home message from an article published in Springer's journal Animal Cognition . Erich Ritter of the Shark Research Institute and Raid Amin of the University of West Florida in the US contend that sharks can comprehend body orientation and therefore know whether humans are facing them or not. This ability helps sharks to approach and possibly attac... [Comments]

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Medicine News

MedMar Healing Center Co-founder Rafael Hernandez Goes the Distance for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Running Three Marathons for Nonprofit Health Organization

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(PRWEB) December 05, 2013 MedMar Healing Center staff are pleased to announce that one of the dispensary’s co-founders, Rafael Hernandez, has invested a generous share of "sweat equity" in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Over the last two years, Hernandez has participated in three marathons, raising a total of $8,000 for the society on behalf of MedMar. LLS ( http://www... [Comments]

End Hunger Connecticut!’s Rich State, Empty Plates Symposium Shines Spotlight on Growing Food Insecurity Amidst Great Affluence

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Hartford, CT (PRWEB) December 05, 2013 Today, End Hunger Connecticut!, a statewide anti-hunger and food security organization with headquarters in Hartford, convened community, government, state and national anti-hunger and food security advocates to discuss the economic impact of hunger in Connecticut. Participants worked together to develop strategies on ways to better leverage existing f... [Comments]

FannyBrides.com Announces A Special Offer On Beautiful Ball Gown Wedding Dresses

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(PRWEB) December 06, 2013 The special occasion dresses for women from FannyBrides.com come with popular fabulous silhouettes, graceful looks and quality materials. Recently, the company has announced its new collection of ball gown wedding dresses . What’s more, the company has launched a promotion of these beautiful outfits. They are now offered at discounted prices, up to 61% off. As... [Comments]

Cheap Men’s Hoodies Now Online at 4leafcity.com

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(PRWEB) December 06, 2013 4leafcity.com is a leading brand and an industry leader in men’s and women’s clothes. Recently, the company has announced its new designs of men’s hoodies and launched a special offer on these fashionable items. All these hoodies are provided at greatly discounted prices, up to 36% off. “We are happy to release the cheap men’s hoodies . The trendy products com... [Comments]

BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Expands With New Position: Vice President of Managed Care

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Altamonte Springs, FL (PRWEB) December 05, 2013 BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy (BioPlus) announces the promotion of Murali Sastry to the newly created position of Vice President of Managed Care. In this position, Sastry will be responsible for providing key leadership in building and maintaining managed care relationships for one of the nation’s leading specialty pharmacies. Sastry has been w... [Comments]

Ethicon Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits Mount, as Bernstein Liebhard LLP Notes More than 16,000 Filings in Federal, State Litigations

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New York, New York (PRWEB) December 05, 2013 Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon, Inc. unit continues to be named a defendant in transvaginal mesh lawsuits ( http://www.transvaginalmeshlawsuitclaims.com/ ) filed on behalf of women who suffered mesh erosion, pain, infection, scarring, organ damage and other serious vaginal mesh complications, allegedly due to the company’s Gynecare pelvic mesh... [Comments]

Liberty University Biology Professor Named Among Top 15 DNA Analysis Professors in the Country

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Lynchburg, Va. (PRWEB) December 05, 2013 Dr. J. Thomas McClintock, a professor of biology in Liberty University’s Department of Biology & Chemistry , was recently named among the top 15 DNA analysis professors in the country by ForensicsColleges.com, a leading website on forensics programs across the nation. McClintock was recognized alongside professors from other prominent insti... [Comments]

All-Natural Pond and Aquarium Solutions Now Available at Effective Environmental Services

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Lake View Terrace, California (PRWEB) December 05, 2013 “Ponds and aquariums need to be kept clean by using natural solutions in order to sustain plant and animal life,” states Clifford Woods, Executive Director at Effective Environmental Services. The company now offers several all-natural products to eliminate harmful bacteria with the use of beneficial microorganisms without any chemi... [Comments]

Mayo Clinic: Drug induces morphologic, molecular and clinical remissions in myelofibrosis

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ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Imetelstat, a novel telomerase inhibiting drug, has been found to induce morphologic, molecular and clinical remissions in some patients with myelofibrosis a Mayo Clinic study has found. The results were presented today at the 2013 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting in New Orleans. "These are early results but they are promising, says the study's lead aut... [Comments]

Pediatric HIV/AIDS experts to present at 17th Int'l Conference on AIDS and STI's in Africa

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WHAT: The 17th International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) Experts from the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) will give oral presentations, moderate conference events, and exhibit a variety of educational posters and abstracts. Key dates: Monday, Dec. 9 2013, 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.: When Children Need HIV Treatment Beyond F... [Comments]

Police Chief Jay Varney Supports Fresno Police Chaplaincy In Fundraising 5k/10k

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Fresno, CA (PRWEB) December 05, 2013 The "Leg-Bail Through the Park" 5K and 10K race was billed as a non-competitive run in which registered runners could join the Fresno Police Department running team, jokingly stating that participants would have the opportunity to "Run with us, not from us." Members of other law enforcement agencies were also invited to attend. The... [Comments]

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