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'How to Train Your Dragon 2' | Anatomy of a Scene w/ Director Dean DeBlois | The New York Times – Video

Posted: Published on June 16th, 2014

#39;How to Train Your Dragon 2' | Anatomy of a Scene w/ Director Dean DeBlois | The New York Times Dean DeBlois narrates a sequence from "How to Train Your Dragon 2." Produced by: Mekado Murphy Subscribe to the Times Video newsletter for free and get a handpicked selection of the best... By: The New York Times … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Clinton book tour stop

Posted: Published on June 16th, 2014

It could easily be mistaken for preparations for a presidential campaign event. The signs were hung just so. An advance team has scouted out the location. Local police officers have been requested. Officials were weighing the all-important decisions about where to put the TV cameras and how to manage the lines of eager well-wishers. All the presidential-style activity is for the next stop on the Hillary Clinton book tour for Hard Choices. At the sprawling Costco in Arlington, Va., store employees are preparing for her arrival Saturday to sign 1,000 books in two hours. (Also on POLITICO: Clinton gets testy over gay marriage) While it may seem that a book signing magically happens, every stop is the result of painstaking planning, including conference calls with store managers and publisher officials representing Clinton and discussions with the Secret Service. Beyond the concerns about security and making sure the event goes off without a hitch, there is a larger goal that is no different from a campaign event: putting Hillary Clinton is put in the best possible light literally from press coverage to backdrops for photographers. Its absolutely just like a campaign event, said veteran Democratic strategist and ad-maker Tad Devine, who … Continue reading →

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Fundraiser for Milleigh Turner a big success

Posted: Published on June 16th, 2014

1 year-old Milleigh Turner is held by her mother Jennifer Turner at Saturday's Fundraiser. Milleigh was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in 2013. NEW BLOOMFIELD, MO -- Residents from New Bloomfield and Holts Summit came together at New Bloomfield High School Saturday afternoon to support the family of an infant diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The day of activities included a car show, a petting zoo, and a barbecue, amongst others. However, the biggest event was an auction that took place in the high school cafeteria. Many different items were up for bid, from sculptures to handmade quilts. The room was packed full of people who felt they had to do something forMilleigh Turnerand her family. Its for a good cause, said Christina Shiverdecker, who came out to show support. Weve got a little girl that needs as much help as she could possibly get. Good auction, good stuff, good food, good people. Milleigh, who was born in May of 2013, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy after experiencing a form of sudden infant death syndrome. Her family has struggled with the expense of getting their daughter the treatment she needs, hyperbaric oxygen therapy. New Bloomfield Lions Club president Keith Thomas and his … Continue reading →

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Speech and Language Therapists Play a Critical Role in TBI Recovery Process

Posted: Published on June 16th, 2014

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be devastating, with effects that can last for years sometimes a lifetime and affect every aspect of your life. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 2.5 million emergency room visits, hospitalizations or deaths are associated with TBI each year, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that half of all TBIs that occur in the U.S. are the result of motor vehicle collisions. Injuries dont have to be impact-related even the whiplash jolt of a car crash can cause TBI. Traumatic brain injury survivors often have significant problems with communication, including cognitive impairment and speech deficits that can have a major impact on their ability to resume their normal lives and to live independently. For these patients, speech and language therapists play vital roles in the recovery process. People who experience a traumatic brain injury may have trouble forming words or thinking of the words they want to use; they may have difficulty following conversations or understanding spoken or written words. They may also have problems with reading, writing or spelling. In addition to these cognitive and functional issues, there may also be physical … Continue reading →

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Op-ed: Happy Father's Day From the Daughter You Didn't Know You Had

Posted: Published on June 16th, 2014

Sitting in front of my computer that November day, I wrote the most important email of my life: an introduction between father and daughter. A young Parker Molloy and her father Six months after coming out to my then-girlfriend and one month after beginning hormone replacement therapy, I knew that I'd reached a point where I needed to come out to my parents. Never particularly great with words, I set out to write them an email, deciding to send first to my dad before following up with my mom. "I know that the two of you have always told me that I could tell you anything, and you'd love me just the same," I began my note. "And so I feel like there's something I need to tell you." I went on to detail my history of dysphoria, and worked to provide a connection to the overwhelming depression and despair my parents were forced to watch me endure through my teenage years. "I understand that this may be hard for you two, as well, but this was something I needed to tell you as I love you both very much," I wrote. "I guess, just rather than having two sons … Continue reading →

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Scientists find trigger to decode the genome

Posted: Published on June 16th, 2014

Scientists from The University of Manchester have identified an important trigger that dictates how cells change their identity and gain specialized functions. And the research, published in Cell Reports, has brought them a step closer to being able to decode the genome. The scientists have found out how embryonic stem cell fate is controlled which will lead to future research into how cells can be artificially manipulated. Lead author Andrew Sharrocks, Professor in Molecular Biology at The University of Manchester, said: "Understanding how to manipulate cells is crucial in the field of regenerative medicine which aims to repair or replace damaged or diseased human cells or tissues to restore normal function." During the research the team focused on the part of the cellular genome that gives a gene its expression known as the 'enhancer'. This controls the conversion of DNA from genes into useful information that provides the building blocks that determine the structure and function of our cells. Different enhancers are active in different cell types, allowing the production of distinct gene products and hence a range of alternative cell types. In the current study, the team have determined how these enhancers become active. Professor Sharrocks said: "All of … Continue reading →

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Saved by his cat, heart attack survivor is first Toronto patient in a groundbreaking cell therapy trial

Posted: Published on June 16th, 2014

Nurses called him a celebrity, but Robert Clark said, Nah. He wasnt interested in fame or anticipating fortune, but he gladly took the free cab ride home from the hospital. After a severe heart attack five weeks ago, the 67-year-old has become the first Toronto patient to enter a groundbreaking cell therapy trial led by researchers at St. Michaels Hospital and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. In a world first, the Canadian study uses genetically enhanced stem cells to repair damaged muscle in heart attack survivors. The souped-up cells are the patients own, made young and healthy again fountain-of-youth style in a laboratory. Cell therapy researchers across the globe are monitoring the study, cautiously optimistic that it could lead to a breakthrough the field has long been waiting for. We all have, circulating in our blood, stem cells that have the potential to repair and regenerate damaged tissues. In people with risk factors for heart disease or in patients who have suffered a heart attack, these cells dont have the same healing capacity, says Dr. Michael Kutryk, a cardiologist at St. Michaels and principal investigator on the study. The strategy we are using is to restore the bodys own mechanisms … Continue reading →

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Dutch researchers develop urine test for test tube baby success

Posted: Published on June 16th, 2014

Dutch researchers develop urine test for test tube baby success Saturday 14 June 2014 Researchers at Erasmus Universitys teaching hospital have developed a urine test which they say shows if a women is likely to become pregnant following ivf treatment. The test can spare many women unnecessary and costly ivf treatment, says researcher Dik Kok and fertility professor Joop Laven in Saturdays Volkskrant. The test involves looking for four bacteria in urine ahead of ivf treatment. Women who fail to become pregnant have a very specific volume of the bacteria in their urine which is completely different from those who do become pregnant. This bacteria shows how receptive the womb is likely to be to the embryo, the researchers say. Expensive Every year in the Netherlands, some 9,000 women undergo ivf treatment in which an egg is fertilized and then placed back in the womb. Many undergo several treatments and the annual cost is some 48m. But just one third of the women treated with ivf go on to become mothers. Kok and Laven estimate their urine test can exclude 2,600 women a year because the conditions in their wombs cannot sustain an embryo. They estimate this will cut 12m … Continue reading →

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The BIG Genetics Challenge – Video

Posted: Published on June 16th, 2014

The BIG Genetics Challenge IGGY's Genetics series culminates in a big essay-writing challenge, in which Members are encouraged to think about whether they would like to sequence their ... By: iggywarwick … Continue reading →

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Genetics and Kidney Disease And Soutions Part 3 – Video

Posted: Published on June 16th, 2014

Genetics and Kidney Disease And Soutions Part 3 Kidney problems are common. And the number of people with serious kidney problems, such as kidney disease and kidney cancer, is increasing.The kidneys are twin, fist-size organs located at... By: MultiSupermedia … Continue reading →

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