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Parasitic wasps use calcium pump to block fruit fly immunity

Parasitic wasps switch off the immune systems of fruit flies by draining calcium from the flies' blood cells, a finding that offers new insight into how pathogens break through a host's defenses.

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Related Topix: Biology, Science, Emory University, Entomology

Thu May 16, 2013

Circulation

Role of Interferon Regulatory Factor 4 in the Regulation of Pathological Cardiac Hypertrophy [Heart]

From the Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China ; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China ; College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China ; Cardiovascular Division, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN ; Department of Nutrition Sciences, University of Alabama, Birmingham, ... (more)

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Related Topix: World News, China, University of Minnesota, Medicine, Pharmacology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

The Globe and Mail

Driving with pets increases crash rates

The Ontario Government states that distracted driving is cited as a causal factor in 30 to 50 per cent of traffic collisions and pedestrian fatalities.

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Tue May 14, 2013

Psychology Today

Kids And Their Phones: A Dangerous Mix

Ready access to the internet and the ability to forward texts and photos leave youngsters vulnerable to cyber-bullies and predators.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Chattanoogan.com

Jerald Ainsworth Named UTC Provost And Senior Vice Chancellor For Academic Affairs

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor-elect Dr. Steven Angle and Interim Chancellor Dr.

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Related Topix: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, Delta State University, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Southeastern Louisiana University

Chattanoogan.com

Jerald Ainsworth Named UTC Provost

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor-elect Dr. Steven Angle and Interim Chancellor Dr.

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Related Topix: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, Delta State University, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Southeastern Louisiana University

Chron

The Woodlands athletes in action: College Softball

University of Alabama Birmingham, NCAA Regionals, Louisville, is a freshman pitcher and first baseman for the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Related Topix: UC Los Angeles, Alabama

Sat May 11, 2013

News Observer

Revisit civil rights-era sites around the South

Key events in 1963, from organized protests in Alabama to Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, galvanized the civil rights movement that eventually toppled Jim Crow laws in the South.

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Related Topix: Alabama, Birmingham, AL, Dining, Montgomery, AL

Wed May 08, 2013

WAFF-TV Huntsville

UAB, 4 community college launch partnership

The University of Alabama Birmingham has launched a partnership with four community colleges allowing students who earn an associate's degree automatic admission to UAB and a $2,000 per year scholarship.

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Related Topix: Birmingham, AL

Mon May 06, 2013

Anniston Star

Teen suspected in two fatal Randolph County shootings

Randolph County deputies have captured a 16-year-old who is suspected in two separate shootings in the county Sunday night.

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Related Topix: Randolph County, AL, Wedowee, AL, Roanoke, AL

Local 15

Lucas Hired at MDMR

Kelly Lucas has been named chief scientific officer at the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources.

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Related Topix: Hired, Entertainment, Television, University of Southern Mississippi, Alabama

Sat May 04, 2013

TwinCities

Civil rights sites recall half-century of march to freedom

Civil rights landmarks like the Woolworth's in Greensboro, North Carolina -- the scene of a 1960 struggle -- are drawing tourists.

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Related Topix: Martin Luther King, Jr., Alabama, Birmingham, AL, Travel

Fri May 03, 2013

Bellingham Herald

Tour civil rights sites around the South

Key events in 1963, from organized protests in Alabama to Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, galvanized the civil rights movement that eventually toppled Jim Crow laws in the South.

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Related Topix: Alabama, Birmingham, AL, Dining, Life, Food, Bar-B-Q

The Mississippi Press

Kelly Lucas hired as DMR's new chief scientific officer

Kelly Lucas will be joining the staff of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources as chief scientific officer, effective May 7, according to a DMR news release.

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Related Topix: Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi

Tue Apr 30, 2013

Health Data Management

The Goal: Better Use of Patient-Reported Information

In recent years, patient portals, secure e-mail messaging software and patient kiosks in provider facilities have significantly increased the generating of electronically captured patient self-reported health information.

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Washington Times

Studies show Mediterranean diet helps reduce dementia, hot flashes

Attention to the diet of the Mediterranean region first came to the attention of researchers in 1970 when it was discovered that the men of Crete, a small island nation in the , had exceptionally low death rates from heart disease despite a diet relatively high in fat.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Diabetes

Mon Apr 29, 2013

9NEWS

Study: Mediterranean diet wards off memory problems

The Mediterranean diet has long been said to be good for your heart, but according to a new study, it's also good for your mind.

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The Decatur Daily

Cole, Bennett

Dr. and Mrs. Lyle Cole of Demopolis, Ala. and Mr. and Mrs. Berval Bennett of Decatur, announce the engagement of their children, Catheryn Elizabeth Cole and William Adam Bennett.

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Related Topix: Demopolis, AL, Decatur, AL, Birmingham, AL

The Miami Herald

Tour civil rights sites around the South

Key events in 1963, from organized protests in Alabama to Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, galvanized the civil rights movement that eventually toppled Jim Crow laws in the South.

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Related Topix: Alabama, Birmingham, AL, Life, Food, Bar-B-Q, Homewood, AL

Panolian

Marvin Burdette to NFL

Marvin Burdette headed to NFL Former South Panola linebacker Marvin Burdette finished his collegiate career at University of Alabama-Birmingham as second leading tackler.

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