NIH-funded study finds zebrafish model may help identify treatments for a severe form of childhood epilepsy Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2013. According to new research on epilepsy, zebrafish have certainly earned their stripes. Results of a study in Nature Communications suggest that zebrafish carrying a specific mutation may help researchers discover[Read More…]
Month: September 2013
Long-held Assumption About Emergence of New Species Questioned
Photo of two cinnamon-chested bee-eaters superimposed on an evolutionary tree showing two-thirds of known bird species. Rabosky and Matute used the tree to test whether the ability of bird species to interbreed with other species is related to the rate at which they formed new species. Tree illustration and bird[Read More…]
Lessons From the Worm: How the Elderly Can Live an Active Life
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2013. When the tiny roundworm C. elegans reaches middle age—at about 2 weeks old—it can’t quite move like it did in the bloom of youth. But rather than imposing an exercise regimen to rebuild the worm’s body-wall muscles, researchers can bring the wriggle back by stimulating the[Read More…]
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation Close Affiliation Agreement
Announce new Physician Organization, Northwestern Medical Group CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2013. Northwestern Memorial HealthCare (NMHC) today announced the closing of its affiliation agreement with Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (NMFF) effective September 1, 2013. As the primary faculty practice for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, NMFF will join Northwestern Memorial Physician’s[Read More…]
Target Recalls Threshold Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: September 03, 2013 Recall number: 13-275 Target Threshold lamp Recall Summary Name of product: White 2-Bulb Floor Lamp Hazard: The lamp can[Read More…]
Another Study Finds Rootworms Resistant to Genetically Engineered Corn
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2013. Corn genetically engineered (GE) with the Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxin to kill corn rootworm has been widely reported to exhibit resistance for the past several years. A new report by University of Illinois researchers found the resistant corn rootworm in two of the state’s counties significantly damaged by western corn rootworm. The increasing[Read More…]
Message from Secretary Hagel on Suicide Prevention Month 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2013. The Department of Defense has no more important responsibility than supporting and protecting those who defend our country and that means we must do everything possible to prevent military suicide. As we observe Suicide Prevention Month, the entire DoD community – Service members, civilians, members of[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, September 1, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Bowden, 28, of Villa Rica, Ga., died Aug. 31, in Ghazni, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire[Read More…]
Nestlé Purina Voluntarily Recalls Limited Number of Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk
St. Louis, Missouri–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2013. Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 3.5-pound bags of its Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food from a single production run and shipped to retail customers in the United States.[Read More…]
Chicago Moms Join Thousands to Rally in All 50 States to End American Maternity Crisis
U.S. Ranks Highest in Cost, 45th in Safety for Moms Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2013. This Monday Chicagoland families will join an estimated 12,000 parents, healthcare providers and advocates in all 50 states at Labor Day rallies around the country to call attention to the crisis in American maternal healthcare. The[Read More…]
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