New department chair has expert seated comfortably Oct 22, 2009
"That supports tuition and stipends and some research efforts of about 30 grad students and doctors training to become occupational health specialists, explained Newman. What s unique about this department is the other areas in which the faculty works; some professors work at CU Boulder, some at UC Denver, others at CSU. It s a memoranda of understanding, said Adgate. CSU traditionally has environmental and occupational health studies, but now that s located here. So after having to move states,... (UCD Advocate, CO)
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Our analysis revealed a genomic deletion containing the oxytocin receptor gene, OXTR (MIM accession no.: 167055), previously implicated in autism, was present in an autism proband and his mother who exhibits symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The proband's affected sibling did not harbor this deletion but instead may exhibit epigenetic misregulation of this gene through aberrant gene silencing by DNA methylation. (BioMed Central)
Defective oxytocin function: a clue to understanding the cause of autism? Oct 22, 2009
The involvement of this gene was suggested by its deletion in an autistic patient. The subsequent analysis of a group of unrelated autistic subjects did not show an OXTR deletion, but rather hypermethylation of the gene promoter, with a reduced mRNA expression. (BioMed Central)
Conference coaches reflect on death of UConn cornerback Oct 22, 2009
A University of Connecticut football player, and soon-to-be father, was stabbed to death Sunday morning, mere hours after he led the team to a homecoming victory over Louisville. Jasper "Jazz" Howard, 20, was stabbed near the Student Union on UConn's campus just after 12:30 a.m. Howard was first taken to Windham Community Memorial Hospital but then airlifted to St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Conn. (Daily Orange, NY)
Activist discusses social injustices, multiple meanings of feminism Oct 21, 2009
Media Credit: Jenna Ketchmark. Sarah Smith did not expect to learn that some jails force pregnant women to wear shackles on their feet as she sat in the Life Sciences Complex auditorium Monday night. (Daily Orange, NY)
Delivery of vaccine for swine flu Oct 20, 2009
Issue date: 10/19/09 Section. After months of development, the vaccine for the H1N1 virus has been released. (The Current Online, MO)
Flaherty jabs, but mayor unfazed Oct 20, 2009
Menino, discussing a controversy over the deletion of e-mails from the computer of one of his top aides, did not directly answer a question about how important he believes the state public records law is, but said his administration has done the best it could to respond to public records requests ... But Flaherty said the issue now is not just the e-mails or their contents, but about Menino s sidestepping of responsibility for their deletion in potential violation of the law. (Boston Globe)
New chromosomal abnormality identified in leukemia associated with Down syndrome Oct 19, 2009
They had previously found a recurring deletion in a region of DNA duplicated on the X and Y chromosomes ... The PAR1 deletion was found only in patients with a subtype of ALL known as B-progenitor ALL. It was most common in children with both B-progenitor ALL and Down syndrome ... The deletion was present in 7 percent of patients with B-progenitor ALL, but in more than half of the patients with both B progenitor and Down syndrome. (EurekAlert!)
Link Between Genetic Defect And Brain Changes In Schizophrenia Demonstrated Oct 18, 2009
Now, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine have found that the 22q11 gene deletion a mutation that confers the highest known genetic risk for schizophrenia is associated with changes in the development of the brain that ultimately affect how its circuit elements are assembled ... In this study, LaMantia and his colleagues decided to pursue deletion of one such region on human chromosome 22, which causes DiGeorge syndrome in humans, because it is the... (Science Daily)
Gap closes, butMenino well ahead Oct 18, 2009
Also hurting Menino is the ongoing investigation of the deletion of thousands of e-mails by top mayoral aide Michael J. Kineavy, in potential violation of state law. Sixty-eight percent of poll respondents said they have followed the issue somewhat or very closely and 34 percent said they are less likely to vote for Menino because of it. (Boston Globe)
Mechanism Of Gene Linked To Autism, Schizophrenia Pinpointed Oct 17, 2009
In a study to be published online on Oct. 12 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team led by Thomas Sudhof, MD, the Avram Goldstein Professor in the School of Medicine and professor of molecular and cellular physiology, characterized key neurophysiological changes wrought by the deletion of a particular gene in bioengineered mice ... Several large, independent genetic studies have shown that one gene whose deletion occurs in about 0 ... Given current estimates that upwards... (Science Daily)
Critics eye city's ethics committee Oct 16, 2009
"The real name of the game is about prevention. Wildes said he believes one of the biggest problems in ethics violations is the issue of conflicts of interest. He said he believes education can help prevent this. A lot times stuff happens that s wrong probably because people don t know they are crossing lines, Wildes said. Wildes will remain chair of the Ethics Review Board until their next election in August where he can either be reelected as chair or remain on the board as a regular member.... (The Maroon, LA)
Genes Behind Increasingly Common Form Of Cancer Identified Oct 16, 2009
This chromosome is interesting because it is prone to deletion - the loss of genetic material - in connection with tumour formation ... The deletion of these genes eliminates their growth-regulating functions, and this is believed to contribute to the development of endometrial cancer. (Science Daily)
'I did not mislead McGurk inquiry' Oct 13, 2009
But a more important deletion was the reference to an email sent from the Medichs' Badgery's Creek Consortium to Mr Sartor's office which stated that the consortium ''were pleased to hear your comment that June 30, 2008 was an achievable timeframe for the gazettal of the lands. Mr Haddad, when questioned during the hearing on September 29 by the Nationals MP Trevor Khan about whether several drafts of the submission were made, said at first that the document was ''not substantially redrafted. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Beyond the Hill | Don't forget to knock Oct 13, 2009
Erin Taylor, a senior at Tufts University, recently got an invitation to a comedy show. The show's title: "We have sex in front of our roommates.". (Daily Orange, NY)
Labor board to hold school inquiry Oct 8, 2009
The two cases, which will be the subject of hearings, come as the secretary of state s office investigates the deletion of e-mails by a mayoral policy adviser in possible violation of state public records law. Yesterday, the School Department denied the charges in the complaint. (Boston Globe)
Students voice Huskymail concerns Oct 8, 2009
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Northeastern Crime Log Oct 8, 2009
Officers found six students with a plastic toy shotgun and nerf guns playing a game they called "Humans versus Zombies. The plastic shotgun was confiscated and the six students were counseled on the dangers of playing such a game in an urban setting. Monday, Oct. 5 2 p.m. A staff member reported that she had dropped her wallet while walking between Curry Student Center and the Forsyth Building. 5 p.m. Several callers reported a disorderly man on Forsyth Street near Chicken Lou s. NUPD officers... (Northeastern News, MA)
Coakley enters e-mail inquiry Oct 8, 2009
Attorney General Martha Coakley, stepping into a politically charged controversy at Boston City Hall, said yesterday that her office has joined an investigation into the deletion of thousands of e-mails by a top aide to Mayor Thomas M. Menino. We are involved, and we re reviewing it, Coakley told reporters. (Boston Globe)
Kineavy takes leaveover e-mails Oct 7, 2009
The unpaid leave by a trusted aide in the throes of the mayor s most contested reelection campaign was a dramatic and unexpected twist for Menino, who has been dogged by questions over Kineavy s deletion of city e-mails and the city s response to it. It is unfortunate that these things happen during political times but we hope this time will allow Michael to clear his name, Menino said in a statement last night. (Boston Globe)
E-mail inquiry yields 2d computer Oct 6, 2009
City officials blamed the low number on Kineavy s double deletion. Yesterday, a spokesman for Galvin declined to comment specifically about the newly discovered hard drive, but said the secretary of state is still waiting for more information from the city. (Boston Globe)
Letters to the editor (10/4/09) Oct 4, 2009
Begich and Murkowski to add language into the funding bill for the Department of Defense and were dismayed to learn that administration budget reviewers are recommending its deletion. We encourage Alaskans to contact Sens. (Anchorage Daily News)
Case Western Reserve University discovers Merkel cell originates from skin, not the neural crest Oct 3, 2009
This "conditional deletion" of Atoh1 in the neural crest did not affect the Merkel cell population, however using this same technique in the skin lineage resulted in the loss of all Merkel cells. "Knocking out Atoh1 in the neural crest line caused other problems for developing embryos, but Merkel cells were completely unaffected. However, loss of Atoh1 expression in the skin deleted all the Merkel cells," said Dr. Maricich. (EurekAlert!)
RSA to host NU birthday celebration Oct 1, 2009
" The administration began planning the event last spring in anticipation of the university's 111th birthday Oct. 3, and RSA joined the preparations two months ago, Naegeli said. RSA Vice President for Programming Brittiny-Rae Gagnon said the idea for the event began when she noticed other schools with similar traditions and decided that Northeastern should start the tradition as well. I really like to do programs that bring people together. I m really interested in building Northeastern s... (Northeastern News, MA)
Future uncertain for comm dept Oct 1, 2009
" At yesterday's State of the University town hall meeting, President Joseph Aoun and Provost Stephen Director argued that the restructure is needed immediately. "The change is needed to allow us to increase the involvement of the schools and the life of the university, and to make the schools more nimble to achieve their greatness," Aoun said. Comments Be the first to comment on this article! Add comment I am not posting spam. I understand posting spam or other comments that are unrelated to... (Northeastern News, MA)
Stimulus-funded university research addressing issues from climate change to cancer, creating jobs and training a new generation of scientists Sep 30, 2009
People with a specific deletion on chromosome 22 (DiGeorge syndrome) have a high risk for schizophrenia. The team will study people with DiGeorge, patients with "typical" schizophrenia and people at high risk of developing schizophrenia. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Events bring up women's issues Sep 25, 2009
" Reichard believes the message of Love Your Body week is important for college-aged students. The students that are first-year students who are making that transition from the safety net of being at home, to all of a sudden being on their own and trying to navigate all sorts of the new things that are coming at them and having to maintain a good sense about themselves can be challenging, Reichard said. The first seminar was a lecture by M. Gigi Durham, the author of The Lolita Effect: The Media... (The Maroon, LA)
Tim Wise discusses racism in America Sep 25, 2009
Issue date: 9/24/09 Section. Media Credit: Seth JohnsTim Wise, author and anti-racism activist, spoke at ETSU Tuesday night to a full auditorium. (East Tennessean, TN)
Fallon to perform at NU Sep 24, 2009
The former Saturday Night Live star and current host of NBC's "Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon will perform his standup routine at Matthews Arena Oct. 24 following opener Wayne Federman, the head monologue writer for Fallon's show. The event, called An Evening with Jimmy Fallon, is sponsored by the Council for University Programming (CUP) the Student Government Association (SGA), the Office of Student Affairs and the Parents and Parents Programs, and coincides with Parents Weekend, which runs... (Northeastern News, MA)
Tip leads reporters on a circuitous e-mail chase Sep 24, 2009
He said the double deletion meant copies were not saved on city servers, which create backup copies only once a day ... Two weeks ago, after the Globe published a story about Kineavy s deletion of e-mails, Secretary of State William F. Galvin ordered the city to seize Kineavy s computer and hire a computer forensics expert to try to retrieve the deleted e-mails. (Boston Globe)
Want to know the secrets of long life? Sep 22, 2009
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New genetic link between cardiac arrhythmias and thyroid dysfunction identified Sep 21, 2009
"We then wanted to test what the mechanism was in the mice that caused deletion of the KCNE2 gene to have negative consequences for the thyroid," says Dr. Abbott ... Because iodide is an essential component of TH, this means that KCNE2 deletion also impairs TH production. (EurekAlert!)
Menino aide in center of storm Sep 20, 2009
Now, on the eve of the mayor s bid for an unprecedented fifth term, Kineavy finds himself in the spotlight for a controversy of his own making - his routine deletion of e-mails. Kineavy, who worked his way to the top of the mighty Menino machine much as he worked his way from a GED through a master s, is not one to shrink in the glare of controversy. (Boston Globe)
WHITTAKER: A final wish is a caring gift Sep 19, 2009
Public debate about proposals for health care reform has centered in part on allegations that the Democratic plan would mandate panels that would decide when to "pull the plug on Grandma." I find it especially frustrating that this totally false allegation has resulted in the deletion from the proposed bills of a helpful provision that would fund discussion with a doctor of end-of-life decisions for Medicare recipients. Like most parish priests, I have spent a fair amount of time in hospital... (Holliston Tab, MA)
New Links Between Epilepsy And Brain Lipids Sep 19, 2009
Our results show that deletion of PRG-1 results in severe hippocampal overexcitability and leads to epileptic discharge in juvenile animals, the researchers wrote. This is due to a specific role of PRG-1 at the excitatory synapse on glutamatergic neurons. (Science Daily)
Firm picked by Boston mayor to conduct e-mail search has City Hall ties Sep 17, 2009
Two of Menino s challengers, Councilors at Large Michael F. Flaherty Jr. and Sam Yoon, used a council meeting yesterday to call for a hearing on deletion of the e-mails. Flaherty said it was important to restore the public s trust in city government but most important he said was that we try to retrieve the documents to the best of our ability. (Boston Globe)
Govt officials tout financial aid reform Sep 17, 2009
"We have to get out of this catch up business, Duncan said. Additionally, the programs will encourage students to work towards going to college, since the bill aims to make college a more attainable goal for younger students. For our fifth and sixth graders ... that dream of college too often starts to die at an early age, Duncan said. You're going to have a chance to go to college ... and fulfill your dreams. A large chunk of the money, $12 billion, will be allotted to various community... (Northeastern News, MA)
Bauer may declare candidacy Sep 17, 2009
University of South Carolina Since 1908. Lieutenant governor to run in election if Sanford refuses to resign by October. (Gamecock Online, SC)
College drinking rises despite national drop Sep 17, 2009
" Joe Anderson, a senior business major, said he feels as though lowering the drinking age would be a good thing. I think it might lower trips to the hospital and things like that, he said. But kids in college are still going to drink a lot. It s just the way it is. Comments Be the first to comment on this article! Add comment I am not posting spam. I understand posting spam or other comments that are unrelated to this article will cause my comment to be flagged for deletion and possibly cause... (Northeastern News, MA)
Judge warned city on e-mails in 2008 Sep 16, 2009
Officials failed to stop deletions ... As the issue continued to reverberate in the mayor s race, two of Menino s challengers, Councilors at Large Michael F. Flaherty Jr. and Sam Yoon, said they are seeking a council hearing to review deletion of e-mails and the city s compliance with state public records law. (Boston Globe)
State tells city to seize aide's computers Sep 15, 2009
It s very hard, even with double deletion, to make an e-mail truly disappear, Ball said. If someone is willing to employ a thorough methodology and apply some time and money, most of the time it s feasible to bring e-mail back. (Boston Globe)
Walker: Looking for a missing e-mail link Sep 15, 2009
That is entirely too facile a dismissal of the deletion of thousands of public records. It also asks the public to accept on faith that there was nothing of substance included in Kineavy s electronic correspondence. (Boston Globe)
Senate seat may await Dukakis Sep 14, 2009
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Dr. Drew discusses sex, drugs at NU Sep 14, 2009
The popular talk radio host and reality show therapist on "Celebrity Rehab and Sober House spoke at Blackman Auditorium Friday night, sponsored by Office of Prevention & Education at Northeastern, engaging the audience and making his appearance more of a conversation than a speech. This whole evening is built on me interacting with you guys, he said. At the beginning of the evening, students were yelling out answers to Pinsky s questions about what men and women want from relationships. Samantha... (Northeastern News, MA)
Deleted e-mails now a campaign issue in race Sep 14, 2009
City councilors Michael Flaherty and Sam Yoon, both candidates in the upcoming mayoral preliminary election, said they would ask Attorney General Martha Coakley and Suffolk District Attorney Daniel F. Conley to investigate the deletion of e-mails by officials in Menino s administration ... The candidates reactions came after the Globe reported Sunday on the deletion by city officials of e-mails that the councilors say should be part of the public record. (Boston Globe)
Menino’s office acknowledges deleted e-mails Sep 13, 2009
Alarmed by the deletion of e-mails that could have contained potentially significant information, administration officials recently instituted a new electronic document retention policy and temporary journaling program, to keep copies of every e-mail sent and received by every city employee ... The improper deletion of e-mail is a violation of the public records law. (Boston Globe)
Ricken's lucky shoes propel Syracuse to win over Colgate Sep 12, 2009
HAMILTON, N.Y. - Despite hobbling around the Syracuse sidelines on crutches after undergoing season-ending knee surgery Thursday, Megan Bellingham still found a way to get her foot on the winning goal in the Orange's 1-0 victory over Colgate Friday night. Actually, her shoes did the dirty work. (Daily Orange, NY)
President Obama declares 9/11 "National Day of Service and Remembrance Sep 11, 2009
We are working with nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, government at all levels, businesses and individuals to reignite the spirit of unity and service that inspired Americans in the days after the September 11, 2001 tragedy (Daily Orange, NY)
Exon deletions and intragenic insertions are not rare in ataxia with oculomotor apraxia 2 Sep 11, 2009
The majority of known mutations are nonsense, missense, and splice site mutations, as well as small deletions and insertions ... Sequence analyses of the SETX gene in four patients revealed a heterozygous nonsense mutation or a 4 bp deletion in three cases ... 1 kb deletion between intron 11 and intron 14 (patient P2) in addition to the heterozygous nonsense mutation R1606X. Patient P3 was compound heterozygous for a 4 bp deletion in exon 10 and a 20. (BioMed Central)
Uprise of 'Fairness Doctrine' Sep 10, 2009
University of South Carolina Since 1908. Uprise of 'Fairness Doctrine. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Autologous Stem-Cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma Sep 10, 2009
However, the patient actually had three such adverse factors: a deletion of chromosome 13, a 2-microglobulin level of 2 ... 2 In a study of 110 patients undergoing autologous stem-cell transplantation for myeloma, the two most powerful adverse prognostic factors were a monosomy or deletion of chromosome 13 and a serum 2-microglobulin level of more than 2. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Time has come for Sanford to leave office Sep 8, 2009
University of South Carolina Since 1908. South Carolinians too late in realizing governor has been harming state, more than deserving of impeachment. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Researchers restore missing protein in rare genetic brain disorder Sep 7, 2009
The work is the culmination of 15 years of collaborative research in the Wynshaw-Boris and Hirotsune labs into the cause and mechanisms of lissencephaly, which is caused by a deletion or loss of one copy of the LIS1 gene and affects an estimated one in 50,000-100,000 infants. In 1998, the team published a paper on work that Hirotsune did in the Wynshaw-Boris laboratory, in which he produced a mouse with the same mutation that displayed defective brain development. (EurekAlert!)
Unfair rules hurt consumers Sep 7, 2009
But it's reported that many star-rated hotels still require their guests to move out before 12 despite the deletion. Such insidious practices are harmful to the market. (Xinhuanet, China)
Innovista site back to drawing board Sep 4, 2009
University of South Carolina Since 1908. Dismissal of developer puts Horizon II under spotlight. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Tete a Tete: Marriage does not legitimize relationship Sep 4, 2009
University of South Carolina Since 1908. Marraige contracts obsolete in modern society; formal contracts not needed for loving relationships. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Tete a Tete: Marriage still important institution Sep 4, 2009
University of South Carolina Since 1908. Failure of marriage product of lazy society, not faulty institution; vows still important and binding. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Screening for Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Mutations in Lung Cancer Sep 3, 2009
The mutations were deletions in exon 19 (62 ... 92 for the presence of the L858R mutation, as compared with a deletion in exon 19 (P=0. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Campus market proves fruitful Sep 2, 2009
University of South Carolina Since 1908. Vendors set competitive prices, see high sales. (Gamecock Online, SC)
IGN Mailbag: August 31, 2009 Sep 1, 2009
But due to the recent installation of advanced mail deletion countermeasures by our corporate overlords, some of your correspondence has actually managed to creep into our inboxes. Huzzah. (IGN PS2)
Moore returns to lead Newman Sep 1, 2009
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Washington needs political wake-up call Aug 31, 2009
University of South Carolina Since 1908. Democracy requires discussion, creativity to reach full potential. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Twitter no place for creativity Aug 28, 2009
University of South Carolina Since 1908. Literary musings not for social networking site; should be reserved for big headed newspapers. (Gamecock Online, SC)
The multi-faceted Outdoor Adventure Program Aug 28, 2009
"Sometimes, Ferguson said, their fears prevent [them] from participating. Part of what has kept Ferguson spearheading this program for the past 15 years, he said, is that he gets to witness people overcome their reservations. This program has been proven, according to Ferguson, to change people s ideas of their own capabilities. The rock climbing wall in the campus recreation center is used by participants of the program for training purposes. Dave Lamothe, an intern with the program, said rock... (UCD Advocate, CO)
Former OCC star Thompson enrolls at SU Aug 27, 2009
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