All 39 communities in Rhode Island participate in the federally funded National Flood Insurance Program, which Congress created in 1968 to deal with the lack of private insurance options available to homeowners in flood-prone areas.
The program has paid out tens of millions of dollars over the years, but in the wake of Sandy, some are asking about whether the program is a wise use of taxpayer money. They include economists Judith Kildow and Jason Scorse, who argue in a New York Times op-ed it?s time to end the program:
It?s no surprise that it can be very expensive to live near the ocean. But it may come as a surprise to American taxpayers that they are on the hook for at least $527 billion of vulnerable assets in the nation?s coastal flood plains. Those homes and businesses are insured by the federal government?s National Flood Insurance Program.
You read that right: $527 billion, which is just a portion of the program?s overall liability of $1.25 trillion, second only to Social Security in the liabilities on the government?s ledgers last year, according to government data. ?
Homeowners and businesses should be responsible for purchasing their own flood insurance on the private market, if they can find it. If they can?t, then the market is telling them that where they live is too dangerous. If they choose to live in harm?s way, they should bear the cost of that risk ? not the taxpayers.
And it?s not just the flood insurance program.
A lesser-known piece of legislation, the Stafford Act, authorizes the president to declare disaster areas and provide major federal funding for cleaning and rebuilding efforts. (For example, here is President Obama?s Stafford Act declaration for Rhode Island after Sandy.) ?Lately,? The Times reported on Nov. 18, ?scientists, budget-conscious lawmakers and advocacy groups across the political spectrum have argued that these subsidies waste money, put lives at risk and make no sense in an era of changing climate and rising seas.?
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AGI announces the publication of 'Dawn of the Anthropocene: Humanity's Defining Moment'Public release date: 29-Nov-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ]
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Alexandria, VA We have entered an era of stark realization. Although Earth's resources once seemed abundant and resilient, we have come to understand the limitations of a planet as small and crowded as our own. In DAWN OF THE ANTHROPOCENE: Humanity's Defining Moment, author George A. Seielstad explores the challenges associated with building a sustainable future in a world struggling to meet society's needs.
The technology and innovation that have allowed humanity to manipulate the planet on a massive scale have also been accompanied by repercussions. The chemical compositions of the atmosphere and oceans have changed, sea levels have risen, watersheds have been modified, and landscapes have been transformed from natural to man-made. A logical conclusion is that the continuation of past practices is not sustainable.
As detailed in DAWN OF THE ANTHROPOCENE, we have reached an inflection point in human history in which there is extraordinary opportunity. The challenge, according to Seielstad, is to learn how all members of society may enjoy rewarding lives while creating a sustainable future so their descendants may as well. Leveraging extensive research and literature on sustainability, this well-documented book charts a course for humanity to rectify the decisions made during more than a century of massive consumption. DAWN OF THE ANTHROPOCENE reminds us as a community to take note of what we use and that we can be agents of positive change.
A harbinger ahead of his time, George Seielstad in DAWN OF THE ANTHROPOCENE: Humanity's Defining Moment will captivate all audiences from scientists to laypeople and anyone who has ever wondered about our remarkable planet. For more information, and to purchase DAWN OF THE ANTHROPOCENE: Humanity's Defining Moment for the Kindle, visit Amazon.com, or use the quick access URL http://amzn.to/Shlzb1.
Dawn of the Anthropocene: Humanity's Defining Moment
By George A. Seielstad
The American Geosciences Institute
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George Seielstad, Ph.D., a former astronomer and Earth System Scientist, has taught at the University of Alaska, Dartmouth College, The University of North Dakota and the University of Montana. The combination of careers has given him a unique perspective on Earth and the way forward to a sustainable future in Dawn of the Anthropocene: Humanity's Defining Moment.
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AGI announces the publication of 'Dawn of the Anthropocene: Humanity's Defining Moment'Public release date: 29-Nov-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ]
Contact: John P. Rasanen jr@agiweb.org American Geological Institute
Alexandria, VA We have entered an era of stark realization. Although Earth's resources once seemed abundant and resilient, we have come to understand the limitations of a planet as small and crowded as our own. In DAWN OF THE ANTHROPOCENE: Humanity's Defining Moment, author George A. Seielstad explores the challenges associated with building a sustainable future in a world struggling to meet society's needs.
The technology and innovation that have allowed humanity to manipulate the planet on a massive scale have also been accompanied by repercussions. The chemical compositions of the atmosphere and oceans have changed, sea levels have risen, watersheds have been modified, and landscapes have been transformed from natural to man-made. A logical conclusion is that the continuation of past practices is not sustainable.
As detailed in DAWN OF THE ANTHROPOCENE, we have reached an inflection point in human history in which there is extraordinary opportunity. The challenge, according to Seielstad, is to learn how all members of society may enjoy rewarding lives while creating a sustainable future so their descendants may as well. Leveraging extensive research and literature on sustainability, this well-documented book charts a course for humanity to rectify the decisions made during more than a century of massive consumption. DAWN OF THE ANTHROPOCENE reminds us as a community to take note of what we use and that we can be agents of positive change.
A harbinger ahead of his time, George Seielstad in DAWN OF THE ANTHROPOCENE: Humanity's Defining Moment will captivate all audiences from scientists to laypeople and anyone who has ever wondered about our remarkable planet. For more information, and to purchase DAWN OF THE ANTHROPOCENE: Humanity's Defining Moment for the Kindle, visit Amazon.com, or use the quick access URL http://amzn.to/Shlzb1.
Dawn of the Anthropocene: Humanity's Defining Moment
By George A. Seielstad
The American Geosciences Institute
Digital-only, $9.99 at Amazon.Com
ISBN 978-0-922152-91-9
About the Author:
George Seielstad, Ph.D., a former astronomer and Earth System Scientist, has taught at the University of Alaska, Dartmouth College, The University of North Dakota and the University of Montana. The combination of careers has given him a unique perspective on Earth and the way forward to a sustainable future in Dawn of the Anthropocene: Humanity's Defining Moment.
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About the American Geosciences Institute:
The American Geosciences Institute is a nonprofit federation of geoscientific and professional associations that represents more than 250,000 geologists, geophysicists and other earth scientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in the profession, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play in society's use of resources, resiliency to natural hazards, and interaction with the environment.
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Move over various European countries -- Japan's the latest region to receive Amazon's Android "Appstore" (no, that isn't a word). The store went live today in Japan, bringing with it all you've come to expect from Amazon's virtual mobile store: Angry Birds, Facebook, and much, much more. Also in-tow is Amazon's "Free App of the Day" initiative, and a variety of unique app selections from Japan-specific developers like Square Enix and NTT Docomo. The Japanese version of the Appstore features the same cross-device functionality found in other regions, meaning one app purchase suffices for all your Android devices. Amazon isn't saying if any major, expected apps are missing from the store, and our Japanese isn't so hot, so we'd appreciate you letting us know if you spot any major whiffs in the selection department.
"We are the two most populous countries and the two fastest growing economies...the rise of the two together will be (an) important phenomenon in global arena," said Huang Huaguang, director general, Research Office, International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
Huang, one of the delegates from China at the conference on 'Implications of the Change in Leadership in PRC: Internal and External Dimensions', organised by the Observer Research Foundation, said: "We want to have better relations with India."
China, one of the world's strongest economies, earlier this month witnessed a leadership change that put Xi Jinping on top of the Chinese political hierarchy and the next president after Hu Jintao. His party colleague Li Keqiang will step into the shoes of Premier Wen Jiabao.
Huang suggested that the two countries should have "better strategic communication and coordination" and people to people exchanges should take place.
He said that in various fora, "we should work together to build a new type of international relations".
Huang pointed out that "complex changes" are taking place in the global arena. "The world is not as stable as we want...there are many issues."
He referred to the global financial crisis and also noted that in certain regions "we see hegemony and intervention in other countries".
"Generally speaking, we are optimistic of the growing forces of peace and stability. At the same time, we must not overlook the challenges...We don't see it (challenges) resolving under the existing order."
China, he stressed, wants to resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner through dialogue.
Also addressing the conference was Li Junru, former vice president, Central Party School of the CPC, who said the rise of China would help build lasting peace.
He said the Chinese people dream of walking out of poverty and wanted a strong China. The Chinese people, he added, want "peaceful coexistence and not repeat the past of powerful countries invading other countries".
Li said the US was the world's largest economy and China the second strongest. "One day, we will surpass them and the US is worried about this."
Both China and the US should not "misjudge each other".
He said that America is also worried about China's military development. "Our military power is enough to defend our own territory and US need not worry," he said, stressing that Beijing was keen on long term stability.
Zhang Yansheng, secretary general, Academic Committee, National Development amp; Reform Commission, suggested inking of a free trade agreement between the two countries so as to allow market access.
He sought strengthening of the strategic economic dialogue.
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Greg Woodley of easyJet and Mukesh Sharma of Belfast-based Selective Travel Management seal the deal
Belfast-based Selective Travel Management has agreed a significant new deal with easyJet that will generate up to 10,000 additional business passengers for the airline annually from Belfast to destinations across Europe.
It is the first such arrangement that easyJet has put in place with a travel management company in Northern Ireland and one of its first in the UK.
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Camping is a fun family activity, but not so fun if you don?t enjoy camping in a tent. You may have experienced having your trip ruined by a nice little rain storm that floods your tent and gets everything wet. It can be in times like those that you wished you had a RV to camp in instead. RVs and moterhomes are also popular for retired couples to enjoy exploring the countryside together. The great thing about them is that they can come with as many or as few luxuries as you want. If you plan on using your RV for an extended time, you probably want the same amenities you would find in your home. Or if you prefer, you can find one that just has the basics for your use. If you?re worried about the cost, buying used can help save you a lot of money. Whatever your needs, there are plenty of dealers where you can find a used RV in Lafayette, LA.
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If you?re thinking of opening up an online business, one thing you need to focus on above all others is Website marketing. There is a tremendous need nowadays to have a good presence on the Internet. This means that it is now the time for you to get into it. These tips can help you start planning with your marketing endeavors.
Any business that plans to finalize transactions online must first be able to guarantee the security of purchasers? information. There are quite a few good services that are both impartial and trustworthy. Some examples include: McAffee and VeriSign are two ways to provide security for your customers and your business transactions and information. It can be costly to offer a secure system, but it is a must.
TIP! A good website relies on interesting graphics but a site that is too busy will detract from your content. When someone comes to your website you have about five seconds to capture their attention and make them want to stay.
Take a hard look at the true value of your service or product. The world?s best marketing efforts can?t overcome the shortcomings of a flawed product. In order to see your sales grow, you should be sure that you are marketing a quality product, one that is superior to your competitors products.
It is important to find the correct niche when you are marketing an Internet business. You cannot sell a product or service if you have no heart in it. It just becomes easier to sell a product or service you are passionate about, as opposed to anything else. So make sure that you targeting the right audience with your marketing efforts.
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TIP! Include the word ?limited? in your ad. People turn to Internet shopping as an alternative to what traditional stores offer.
Instead of looking at marketing on the Internet as a career, look at it as a hobby. If it turns out that your website becomes popular and has good potential, then you can consider going into it as a full-time job.
Any banners that you place on your website should not look like banners. Give them the impression that they are links to more content. Many people find banners a real turn-off, so this practice may entice them to click where they otherwise would not have.
Use social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook as a part of your Internet marketing campaign. These social media sites keep you in direct contact with your customers and give you the quickest way to promote sales or promotions. However, beware of being overly promotional in your comments and tweets. You should give them good quality content that will have a marketing message here and there.
TIP! It is important to be listed within Google for proper internet marketing. You need to know what terms people are searching for on Google that relate to your business.
Advertise your company on popular websites online. While there will be some cost involved, it will get you noticed. Look for a site that gets lots of traffic, and this can help you get your name out there.
Advertising is necessary for an online business. Advertising can greatly increase the profits of your business. This will give you an important new outlet to customers.
Try asking for feedback from customers who don?t buy anything. Ask them what you can do to get their business. Perhaps they did not care for your copy, the guarantee or they may have had some other issue.
TIP! Incorporate an automatic electronic signature into your emails as it portrays a more professional image. Your signature is your online business card, so you should distribute it freely.
Internet marketing needs serious research in order to succeed. Pick a mentor that you trust and admire online. There are many out there that can give you a fresh perspective for either free or at a small cost. Once you have chosen a technique you want to try, stick with it until it proves profitable or shows that you need to move on to a new technique. Keep in mind that this might take time to start, but know that it is well worth your time.
If you want to build trust and to sell products, you need to offer a warranty or some type of guarantee. Your customers will feel more confident in the purchases and provide your company with some credibility. Assuming the risks and giving your costumers a level of security will build your trust level with them.
TIP! Blogging is great for attracting more traffic to your site. Fresh content is key to maintaining your readers? interest.
Your banner ads should stand out from the crowd as much as possible. If you can make your banner ads look different from the norm, you will find that more people will click on it.
High-quality graphics of your products can make or break an online sale. The ability to see products in detail is a feature that customers will appreciate, because it helps to assure them they are getting what they want. Having a section where customers can upload their own photos of products is another great idea. Another effective use of photography is to show how customers changed as a result of using your product.
Interested in advertising over email? Make sure your visitors are tempted to give you their email addresses to build your opt-in email list. This is called an opt-in feature, and it allows your visitors to sign up for free newsletters or offers in exchange for their email. It is much easier to get people?s email addresses if you offer them a chance at a tempting prize.
TIP! An important way to design subsequent online marketing campaigns is to monitor and measure feedback relating to promotional programs, or concepts you have launched in the past. Once you launch an online event, promotion or initiative, keep an eye out for how people respond on blogs, forums, etc.
Now you understand why your business needs this advantage. This can be approached in a number of ways. There is a plethora of information on jumping into it. Using the information and tips available will help you further your goals towards you own successful affiliate marketing campaign.
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View all articles by Harry Fassett One cannot help but wonder about the character of the marketing man or woman who decided to call Trident Case's new series of cell phone protectors the ?Kraken Series.? A Kraken, after all, is a legendary sea monster that was reported to attack Viking ships off the coasts of Norway and Iceland.
Later, historians realized that the Vikings probably weren't making this sea monster up; the Kraken was none other than the giant squid, which can grow up to 50 feet long and which has been known to attack ships. In contemporary German, ?kraken? is also the word for ?octopus.?
In other words, Trident Case's Kraken Series is a group of cell phone, smartphone and mobile device protector cases that the company has compared to a giant squid. The name implies that the case is dangerous, crafty and versatile. Strangely enough, it might just be the perfect name for these impressive cell phone cases.
Meet the Adaptive Modular System
The Kraken has many arms ? eight, to be precise. Similarly, the Kraken Series mobile device protective cases has many different attachments designed to adapt to various applications. For example, the tripod mount attaches to the back of the Kraken case and then allows the user to attach the device to a standard tripod.
Besides the tripod mount, the Trident Case Adaptive Modular System, or AMS, includes case attachments for bicycles, backpacks, belts, seat belts and headphones. There's even a nifty accessory that keeps headphone wires neatly organized and attached to the back of the case. All these Kraken accessories are sold separately, though the case comes standard with a simple phone kickstand.
The AMS wouldn't be complete without a car mount accessory. As one might expect from a company that names its cell phone cases after sea monsters, the Trident AMS includes some creative ways to mount cell phones within the car. There's a windshield mount accessory, which
doubles as a window mount, and there's also the aforementioned seat belt clip.
Trident didn't stop there, however. Trident Case also has an accessory for the Kraken Series that allows phones to be attached to the handlebars of motorcycles. Let's all hope that motorcycle riders use the phone mount only for navigation purposes, rather than texting and biking at the same time.
Passing the Tough Test
The Kraken Series is designed for cell phone and mobile device users who need the highest level of protection for their mobile devices. Fans of the Kraken Series include police officers, firefighters, construction workers and the parents of toddlers.
To prove just how tough their cell phone and mobile device protector cases are, Trident has a series of videos called ?the tough test? on YouTube. These include dramatic videos of Blackberries being tossed from the roof of the Trident office building, brand new iPads being doused with a bucket of water, and cell phones being thrown from moving cars. In other words, Trident argues, if you need a tough case, have we got the sea monster for you.
In short, the Kraken Series from Trident Case is a durable, adaptable cell phone case that works for all types of phone and mobile device users. With the protective silicon skin lining the inside and the hard plastic shell on the outside, then topped off with the LCD screen protector, the Trident Case Kraken Series can handle all that you can throw at it ? literally.
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Her life, and her work, transcended what we think of as "fashion." Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel celebrates a unique and uniquely determined woman.
Many people remember some of Diana Vreeland's famous pronouncements ("I adore pink! It is the navy blue of India!") but few remember actually hearing her speak. The documentary Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel takes care of that.
For fashionphiles and pop culture vultures, there's much to devour.
Diana Vreeland is both history lesson and sentimental love letter to a fashion titan.
Legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland was the consummate dreamer, a romantic who never looked back and propelled society forward.
A feast for fashion-history buffs and anyone who applauds unstoppable eccentricity.
She wanted you to look and look again, and this film is full of images which make you do just that.
There's something marvellously comic about her, an effect reinforced by her refined yet raucous baritone voice.
This pleasurable documentary is jammed packed with images from magazines, photoshoots and newsreels of a life well lived, but also lots of historical footage of the life Vreeland imagined she had too.
...more of an energetic and affectionate sketch than a revealing portrait of this oversized personality, but one has to wonder if the woman who celebrated glittering surfaces would have wanted it any other way.
This fascinating documentary reveals that Vreeland (who died in 1989, aged 86) was an original: a dynamic woman with energy to spare and an infectious lust for life
What makes this such a joy to watch is not just the timeline of fashion highlights, but Vreeland's unique perspective on life.
The filmmakers have done a fine job corralling so many fantastic tales from Vreeland's life.
"Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel" is an intriguing portrait of a true original; you only wish the movie had half the color and verve of its subject.
A lively movie, and in the case of its appearance-obsessed subject, it feels right that all it does is skim the surface.
[Vreeland's] influence on twentieth-century culture was large, and it's celebrated here with affection, dedication and skill--but very little critical detachment.
Though unwilling to dig too deeply into what seems an imperfect private life, it still serves as a splendid introduction to a unique personality.
A poignant portrait of an inveterate iconoclast who couldn't help but push the envelope.
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>>>overseas tonight, the cease-fire appears for the most part to be holding in israel and gaza. and suddenly we're watching something else. the streets have filled up across
cairo
and
egypt
, as the new president once hailed as a hero just made a huge power grab that some say looks like the beginning of a new type of dictatorship there. jim maceda is there in
cairo
, at a familiar spot, good evening.
>> reporter: hi, brian, well just as the world thought that
egypt
was coming out of the revolutionary pain, the demonstrators are out there digging in. once again, the square filled with protesters,
tear gas
and casualties. their target? a dictator. but this happened today. and they were not talking of
hosni mubarak
, but morsy, fresh from brokering a cease-fire in gaza. he set a precedent by granting himself new power, firing one man in the regime, and giving himself power to write the new constitution. opposi the opposition leaders took to the street, saying that he had appointed himself the new leader. the clashes spread across the country, injuring more than a 100. in alexandria, the
muslim brotherhood
headquarters there raided and protested.
>>they're not going to lose their voice if they think somehow they have a new
hosni mubarak
.
>> reporter: but morsy told supporters he took the bold move to save
egypt
's democracy, that it was only temporary to speed up the movement. i am for all egyptians, and won't be biased against any son of
egypt
, but many were not buying it.
>>this is not what the revolution was about.
>> reporter: today, the
state department
called on them to resolve differences. but tonight, the protests raged on and raised questions about morsy's ability to enforce a cease-fire abroad as he fights for his
political life
at home. the opposition has called for another million-man march on tuesday as almost two years after their revolution,
egypt
remains torn over what it is becoming, religious, secular, or something in between?
ScienceDaily: Gene Newshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/genes/ Genes and Genetics News. Read today's medical research in genetics including what can damage genes, what can protect them, and more.en-usThu, 22 Nov 2012 23:24:21 ESTThu, 22 Nov 2012 23:24:21 EST60ScienceDaily: Gene Newshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/images/logosmall.gifhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/genes/ For more science articles, visit ScienceDaily.Scientists describe elusive replication machinery of flu viruseshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121122152928.htm Scientists have made a major advance in understanding how flu viruses replicate within infected cells. The researchers used cutting-edge molecular biology and electron-microscopy techniques to ?see? one of influenza?s essential protein complexes in unprecedented detail. The images generated in the study show flu virus proteins in the act of self-replication, highlighting the virus?s vulnerabilities that are sure to be of interest to drug developers.Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:29:29 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121122152928.htmProtein folding: Look back on scientific advances made as result of 50-year old puzzlehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121122152910.htm Fifty years after scientists first posed a question about protein folding, the search for answers has led to the creation of a full-fledged field of research that led to major advances in supercomputers, new materials and drug discovery, and shaped our understanding of the basic processes of life, including so-called "protein-folding diseases" such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and type II diabetes.Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:29:29 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121122152910.htmStep forward in regenerating and repairing damaged nerve cellshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121121145638.htm Researchers recently uncovered a nerve cell's internal clock, used during embryonic development. This breakthrough could lead to the development of new tools to repair and regenerate nerve cells following injuries to the central nervous system.Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:56:56 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121121145638.htmArchitecture of rod sensory cilium disrupted by mutationhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121121145621.htm Using a new technique called cryo-electron tomography, scientists have created a three-dimensional map that gives a better understanding of how the architecture of the rod sensory cilium (part of one type of photoreceptor in the eye) is changed by genetic mutation and how that affects its ability to transport proteins as part of the light-sensing process.Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:56:56 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121121145621.htmAging: Scientists further unravel telomere biologyhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121121130933.htm Researchers have resolved the structure of that allows a telomere-related protein, Cdc13, to form dimers in yeast. Mutations in this region of Cdc13 put the kibosh on the ability of telomerase and other proteins to maintain telomeres.Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:09:09 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121121130933.htmNovel mechanism through which normal stromal cells become cancer-promoting stromal cells identifiedhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121121104401.htm New understanding of molecular changes that convert harmless cells surrounding ovarian cancer cells into cells that promote tumor growth and metastasis provides potential new therapeutic targets for this deadly disease, according to new research.Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:44:44 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121121104401.htmEvolution of human intellect: Human-specific regulation of neuronal geneshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121120194926.htm A new study has identified hundreds of small regions of the genome that appear to be uniquely regulated in human neurons. These regulatory differences distinguish us from other primates, including monkeys and apes, and as neurons are at the core of our unique cognitive abilities, these features may ultimately hold the key to our intellectual prowess (and also to our potential vulnerability to a wide range of 'human-specific' diseases from autism to Alzheimer's).Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:49:49 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121120194926.htmRibosome regulates viral protein synthesis, revealing potential therapeutic targethttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121120132906.htm Rather than target RNA viruses directly, aiming at the host cells they invade could hold promise, but any such strategy would have to be harmless to the host. Now, a surprising discovery made in ribosomes may point the way to fighting fatal viral infections such as rabies.Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:29:29 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121120132906.htmHow does antibiotic resistance spread? Scientists find answers in the nosehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121120121835.htm Microbiologists studying bacterial colonization in mice have discovered how the very rapid and efficient spread of antibiotic resistance works in the respiratory pathogen, Streptococcus pneumoniae (also known as the pneumococcus). The team found that resistance stems from the transfer of DNA between bacterial strains in biofilms in the nasopharynx, the area just behind the nose.Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:18:18 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121120121835.htmScientists identify inhibitor of myelin formation in central nervous systemhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121120100155.htm Scientists have discovered another molecule that plays an important role in regulating myelin formation in the central nervous system. Myelin promotes the conduction of nerve cell impulses by forming a sheath around their projections, the so-called axons, at specific locations -- acting like the plastic insulation around a power cord.Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:01:01 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121120100155.htmTelomere lengths predict life expectancy in the wild, research showshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121119213144.htm Researchers have found that biological age and life expectancy can be predicted by measuring an individual's DNA. They studied the length of chromosome caps -- known as telomeres -- in a 320-strong wild population of Seychelles Warblers on a small isolated island.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:31:31 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121119213144.htmCancer: Some cells don't know when to stophttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121119171403.htm Certain mutated cells keep trying to replicate their DNA -- with disastrous results -- even after medications rob them of the raw materials to do so, according to new research.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:14:14 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121119171403.htmMultiple sclerosis ?immune exchange? between brain and blood is uncoveredhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121119163301.htm DNA sequences obtained from a handful of patients with multiple sclerosis have revealed the existence of an ?immune exchange? that allows the disease-causing cells to move in and out of the brain.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:33:33 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121119163301.htm3-D light switch for the brain: Device may help treat Parkinson's, epilepsy; aid understanding of consciousnesshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121119114249.htm A new tool for neuroscientists delivers a thousand pinpricks of light to individual neurons in the brain. The new 3-D "light switch", created by biologists and engineers, could one day be used as a neural prosthesis that could treat conditions such as Parkinson's and epilepsy by using gene therapy to turn individual brain cells on and off with light.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:42:42 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121119114249.htmBlood cancer gene BCL6 identified as a key factor for differentiation of nerve cells of cerebral cortexhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121119093848.htm The cerebral cortex is the most complex structure in our brain and the seat of consciousness, emotion, motor control and language. In order to fulfill these functions, it is composed of a diverse array of nerve cells, called cortical neurons, which are affected by many neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases. Researchers have opened new perspectives on brain development and stem cell neurobiology by discovering a gene called BCL6 as a key factor in the generation of cortical neurons during embryonic brain development.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:38:38 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121119093848.htmMinority report: Insight into subtle genomic differences among our own cellshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141530.htm Scientists have demonstrated that induced pluripotent stem cells -- the embryonic-stem-cell look-alikes whose discovery a few years ago won this year's Nobel Prize in medicine -- are not as genetically unstable as was thought.Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:15:15 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141530.htmSkin cells reveal DNA's genetic mosaichttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141524.htm The prevailing wisdom has been that every cell in the body contains identical DNA. However, a new study of stem cells derived from the skin has found that genetic variations are widespread in the body's tissues, a finding with profound implications for genetic screening.Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:15:15 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141524.htmLikely basis of birth defect causing premature skull closure in infants identifiedhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141432.htm Geneticists, pediatricians, surgeons and epidemiologists have identified two areas of the human genome associated with the most common form of non-syndromic craniosynostosis premature closure of the bony plates of the skull.Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:14:14 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121118141432.htmDNA packaging discovery reveals principles by which CRC mutations may cause cancerhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121117184658.htm A new discovery concerning a fundamental understanding about how DNA works will produce a "180-degree change in focus" for researchers who study how gene packaging regulates gene activity, including genes that cause cancer and other diseases.Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:46:46 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121117184658.htmHepatitis C treatment's side effects can now be studied in the labhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116161059.htm Adverse side effects of certain hepatitis C medications can now be replicated in the lab, thanks to a research team. The new method aids understanding of recent failures of hepatitis C antiviral drugs in some patients, and could help to identify medications that eliminate adverse effects. The findings may aid the development of safer and more effective treatments for hepatitis C and other pathogens such as SARS and West Nile virus.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:10:10 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116161059.htmReconsidering cancer's bad guyhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116124644.htm Researchers have found that a protein, known for causing cancer cells to spread around the body, is also one of the molecules that trigger repair processes in the brain.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:46:46 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116124644.htmGene distinguishes early birds from night owls and helps predict time of deathhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116124551.htm New research shows that a gene is responsible for a person's tendency to be an early riser or night owl -- and helps determine the time of day a person is most likely to die.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:45:45 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116124551.htmClues to cause of kids' brain tumorshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116091226.htm Insights from a genetic condition that causes brain cancer are helping scientists better understand the most common type of brain tumor in children.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:12:12 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121116091226.htmArthritis study reveals why gender bias is all in the geneshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115210541.htm Researchers have pieced together new genetic clues to the arthritis puzzle in a study that brings potential treatments closer to reality and could also provide insights into why more women than men succumb to the disabling condition.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:05:05 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115210541.htmClass of RNA molecules protects germ cells from damagehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115172255.htm Passing one's genes on to the next generation is a mark of evolutionary success. So it makes sense that the body would work to ensure that the genes the next generation inherits are exact replicas of the originals. Biologists have now identified one way the body does exactly that.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:22:22 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115172255.htmQuick test speeds search for Alzheimer's drugs: Compound restores motor function and longevity to fruit flieshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115152655.htm Researchers report that an efficient, high-volume technique for testing potential drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease uncovered an organic compound that restored motor function and longevity to fruit flies with the disease.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:26:26 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115152655.htmProtein-making machinery can switch gears with a small structural change process; Implications for immunity and cancer therapyhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133414.htm For the past several years, research has focused on the intricate actions of an ancient family of catalytic enzymes that play a key role in translation, the process of producing proteins. In a new study, scientists have shown that this enzyme can actually also work in another fundamental process in humans.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:34:34 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133414.htmPlant derivative, tanshinones, protects against sepsis, study suggestshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133312.htm Researchers have discovered that tanshinones, which come from the plant Danshen and are highly valued in Chinese traditional medicine, protect against the life-threatening condition sepsis.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:33:33 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115133312.htmStructure of enzyme topoisomerase II alpha unravelled providing basis for more accurate design of chemotherapeutic drugshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132903.htm Medical researchers have for the first time described the structure of the active site core of topoisomerase II alpha, an important target for anti-cancer drugs. The type II topoisomerases are important enzymes that are involved in maintaining the structure of DNA and chromosome segregation during both replication and transcription of DNA. One of these enzymes, topoisomerase II alpha, is involved in the replication of DNA and cell proliferation, and is highly expressed in rapidly dividing cancer cells.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:29:29 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132903.htmNewly discovered enzyme important in the spreading of cancerhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132901.htm Enzyme hunters at UiO have discovered the function of an enzyme that is important in the spreading of cancer. Cancer researchers now hope to inhibit the enzyme.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:29:29 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132901.htmGenetics point to serious pregnancy complication, pre-eclampsiahttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132613.htm New research has revealed a genetic link in pregnant moms - and their male partners - to pre-eclampsia, a life-threatening complication during pregnancy.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:26:26 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132613.htmMolecular mechanisms underlying stem cell reprogramming decodedhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132344.htm Thanks to some careful detective work, scientist better understand just how iPS cells form ? and why the Yamanaka process is inefficient, an important step to work out for regenerative medicine. The findings uncover cellular impediments to iPS cell development that, if overcome, could dramatically improve the efficiency and speed of iPS cell generation.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:23:23 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132344.htmSurprising genetic link between kidney defects and neurodevelopmental disorders in kidshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132342.htm About 10 percent of kids born with kidney defects have large alterations in their genomes known to be linked with neurodevelopmental delay and mental illness, a new study has shown.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:23:23 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121115132342.htmEven moderate drinking in pregnancy can affect a child's IQhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114172833.htm Relatively small levels of exposure to alcohol while in the womb can influence a child's IQ, according to a new study using data from over 4,000 mothers and their children.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:28:28 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114172833.htmGene nearly triples risk of Alzheimer's, international research team findshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114171710.htm A gene so powerful it nearly triples the risk of Alzheimer's disease has been discovered by an international team of researchers. It is the most potent genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's identified in the past 20 years.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:17:17 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114171710.htmDiscovery could lead to faster diagnosis for some chronic fatigue syndrome caseshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114171708.htm For the first time, researchers have landed on a potential diagnostic method to identify at least a subset of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome - testing for antibodies linked to latent Epstein-Barr virus reactivation.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:17:17 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114171708.htmResearch breakthrough could halt melanoma metastasis, study suggestshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114153227.htm In laboratory experiments, scientists have eliminated metastasis, the spread of cancer from the original tumor to other parts of the body, in melanoma by inhibiting a protein known as melanoma differentiation associated gene-9 (mda-9)/syntenin.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:32:32 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114153227.htmPig genomes provide massive amount of genomic data for human healthhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114134512.htm Researchers provide a whole-genome sequence and analysis of number of pig breeds, including a miniature pig that serves a model for human medical studies and therapeutic drug testing.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:45:45 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114134512.htmRare parasitic fungi could have anti-flammatory benefitshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114134054.htm Caterpillar fungi are rare parasites found on hibernating caterpillars in the mountains of Tibet. For centuries they have been highly prized as a traditional Chinese medicine - just a small amount can fetch hundreds of dollars.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:40:40 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114134054.htmCancer therapy: Nanokey opens tumors to attackhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114113803.htm There are plenty of effective anticancer agents around. The problem is that, very often, they cannot gain access to all the cells in solid tumors. A new gene delivery vehicle may provide a way of making tracks to the heart of the target.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:38:38 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114113803.htmHigh sperm DNA damage a leading cause of 'unexplained infertility', research findshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114113235.htm New research has uncovered the cause of infertility for 80 per cent of couples previously diagnosed with 'unexplained infertility': high sperm DNA damage.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:32:32 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114113235.htmA risk gene for cannabis psychosishttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114083928.htm The ability of cannabis to produce psychosis has long been an important public health concern. This concern is growing in importance as there is emerging data that cannabis exposure during adolescence may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia, a serious psychotic disorder. Further, with the advent of medical marijuana, a new group of people with uncertain psychosis risk may be exposed to cannabis.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:39:39 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114083928.htmBacterial DNA sequence used to map an infection outbreakhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113214635.htm For the first time, researchers have used DNA sequencing to help bring an infectious disease outbreak in a hospital to a close. Researchers used advanced DNA sequencing technologies to confirm the presence of an ongoing outbreak of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a Special Care Baby Unit in real time. This assisted in stopping the outbreak earlier, saving possible harm to patients. This approach is much more accurate than current methods used to detect hospital outbreaks.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:46:46 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113214635.htmGenetic variation may modify associations between low vitamin D levels and adverse health outcomeshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113161506.htm Findings from a study suggest that certain variations in vitamin D metabolism genes may modify the association of low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations with health outcomes such as hip fracture, heart attack, cancer, and death.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:15:15 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113161506.htmNew type of bacterial protection found within cells: Novel immune system response to infections discoveredhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113143656.htm Biologists have discovered that fats within cells store a class of proteins with potent antibacterial activity, revealing a previously unknown type of immune system response that targets and kills bacterial infections.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:36:36 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113143656.htmGlutamate neurotransmission system may be involved with depression riskhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113134807.htm Researchers using a new approach to identifying genes associated with depression have found that variants in a group of genes involved in transmission of signals by the neurotransmitter glutamate appear to increase the risk of depression.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:48:48 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113134807.htmTargeting downstream proteins in cancer-causing pathway shows promise in cell, animal modelhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113134230.htm The cancer-causing form of the gene Myc alters the metabolism of mitochondria, the cell?s powerhouse, making it dependent on the amino acid glutamine for survival. Depriving cells of glutamine selectively induces programmed cell death in cells overexpressing mutant Myc. Using Myc-active neuroblastoma cells, a team three priotein executors of the glutamine-starved cell, representing a downstream target at which to aim drugs. Roughly 25 percent of all neuroblastoma cases are associated with Myc-active cells.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:42:42 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113134230.htmEven low-level radioactivity is damaging, scientists concludehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113134224.htm Even the very lowest levels of radiation are harmful to life, scientists have concluded, reporting the results of a wide-ranging analysis of 46 peer-reviewed studies published over the past 40 years. Variation in low-level, natural background radiation was found to have small, but highly statistically significant, negative effects on DNA as well as several measures of health.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:42:42 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113134224.htmLoss of essential blood cell gene leads to anemiahttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113122220.htm Scientists have discovered a new gene that regulates heme synthesis in red blood cell formation. Heme is the deep-red, iron-containing component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood. The findings promise to advance the biomedical community's understanding and treatment of human anemias and mitochondrial diseases, both known and unknown.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:22:22 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113122220.htmWatching the developing brain, scientists glean clues on neurological disorderhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113122133.htm Researchers have tracked a gene's crucial role in orchestrating the placement of neurons in the developing brain. Their findings help unravel some of the mysteries of Joubert syndrome and other neurological disorders.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:21:21 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113122133.htmSolving the mystery of aging: Longevity gene makes Hydra immortal and humans grow olderhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113091953.htm Why do we get older? When do we die and why? Is there a life without aging? For centuries, science has been fascinated by these questions. Now researchers have examined why the polyp Hydra is immortal -- and unexpectedly discovered a link to aging in humans.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:19:19 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113091953.htmMen and women battle for ideal height: Evidence of an intralocus sexual conflict currently raging in human DNAhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113083536.htm A battle about the ideal height would appear to be raging in men's and women's genes. A researcher in Sweden has shown that this conflict is leading to a difference in reproductive success between men and women of varying height.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:35:35 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121113083536.htmCatch and release of rare cancer cells inspired by jellyfishhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112171314.htm A research team has developed a novel device that may one day have broad therapeutic and diagnostic uses in the detection and capture of rare cell types, such as cancer cells, fetal cells, viruses and bacteria.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:13:13 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112171314.htmJellyfish-inspired device that captures cancer cells from blood samples could enable better patient monitoringhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112171312.htm Tumor cells circulating in a patient's bloodstream can yield a great deal of information on how a tumor is responding to treatment and what drugs might be more effective against it. But first, these rare cells have to be captured and isolated from the many other cells found in a blood sample. Scientists are now working on microfluidic devices that can isolate circulating tumor cells.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:13:13 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112171312.htmNew cause of thyroid hormone deficiency discoveredhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112135615.htm Researchers have discovered a new cause for thyroid hormone deficiency, or hypothyroidism. The scientists identified a new hereditary form of hypothyroidism that is more prevalent in males than in females. This sex bias shone a light on where to look for the underlying cause.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:56:56 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112135615.htmGenetic link between pancreatitis and alcohol consumptionhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112135520.htm A new study reveals a genetic link between chronic pancreatitis and alcohol consumption. Researchers found a genetic variant on chromosome X near the claudin-2 gene (CLDN2) that predicts which men who are heavy drinkers are at high risk of developing chronic pancreatitis.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:55:55 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112135520.htmHumans are slowly but surely losing intellectual and emotional abilities, article suggestshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112135516.htm Human intelligence and behavior require optimal functioning of a large number of genes, which requires enormous evolutionary pressures to maintain. A provocative theory suggests that we are losing our intellectual and emotional capabilities because the intricate web of genes endowing us with our brain power is particularly susceptible to mutations and that these mutations are not being selected against in our modern society.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:55:55 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112135516.htmHow chronic inflammation can cause cancerhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112135512.htm A new study has found that interleukin-15 (IL-15) alone can cause large granular lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia, a rare and usually fatal form of cancer. The researchers developed a treatment for the leukemia that showed no discernible side effects in an animal model. The study shows that IL-15 is also overexpressed in patients with LGL leukemia and that it causes similar cellular changes, suggesting that the treatment should also benefit people with the malignancy.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:55:55 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112135512.htmList of diseases spread by deer tick grows, including malaria-like problems and potentially fatal encephalitishttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112135510.htm An emerging tick-borne disease that causes symptoms similar to malaria is expanding its range in areas of the northeast where it has become well-established, according to new research.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:55:55 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112135510.htmParkinson's disease: Compensation in the brain could lead to new treatmenthttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112135404.htm New evidence indicates that Parkinson's disease is preceded by a period during which healthy regions of the brain take over the functions of damaged ones.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:54:54 ESThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121112135404.htm
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