Scientists find 'nervous wreck' gene
MADISON, Wis. (UPI) -- U.S. scientists announced the discovery of a gene they call "nervous wreck" that is essential to the proper development of nerve cells in the fruit fly.
The gene governs the size of a synapse -- the junction between nerve cell endings. University of Wisconsin scientists said the gene prevents synapses from overgrowing by damping the effects of a pro-growth signal. Mutations in a human version of the "nervous wreck" gene have been linked to a severe genetic developmental disability
The 100 billion nerve cells in the human make trillions of synaptic connections to neurons, muscle cells and other cell types. Malfunctions at synapses are believed to be among the many factors leading to various neurological disorders.
Kate O'Connor-Giles, a postdoctoral fellow who led the study, said, "We really need to have a deep understanding of how all the factors involved are working together to develop rational treatments for neurological disorders associated with aberrant synaptic growth."
The researchers say their findings might speed the development of treatments for neurological disorders.
The study appears in the journal Neuron.
Copyright 2008 by United Press International
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
Do you know Lil Wayne?
One of the famous and successful rap artist is also Lil Wayne whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. You can take a look of Lil Wayne Profile at rapartists.com.
You can also read his very interesting Biography over there. If you love Lil Wayne Lyrics and rap music, why not visit his site now.
Know about about your favorite rap artists!! Only at rapartists.com!! Just a click and listen to their music now!! have fun!!
You can also read his very interesting Biography over there. If you love Lil Wayne Lyrics and rap music, why not visit his site now.
Know about about your favorite rap artists!! Only at rapartists.com!! Just a click and listen to their music now!! have fun!!
Wordless Wednesday
Rap and Eminem
I love both hiphop and rap music. One of my favorite rap singer is Eminem. I love listening to this kind of music. I can even dance with the tune. As I visited rapartists.com, I browsed and read about Eminem Biography. I even remember watching his movie before.
I admired Eminem whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. wow, nice name, I like it. He is now one of the most successful rap artist in history. I just found his biography very interesting and also his achievements in life and music industry.
T know more about Eminem Lyrics and Biography, why not try to surf rapartists.com.
Enjoy the tune of rap music!!
I admired Eminem whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. wow, nice name, I like it. He is now one of the most successful rap artist in history. I just found his biography very interesting and also his achievements in life and music industry.
T know more about Eminem Lyrics and Biography, why not try to surf rapartists.com.
Enjoy the tune of rap music!!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
It's joke Time again
Crazy People
The Queen visits a mental hospital and goes to the first ward. The first patient she sees is sitting up and with his left hand he seems to be grabbing something from the air. She asks, "What are you doing?"
The patient replies, "I'm taking the stars from the sky!"
She then proceeds over to the second patient and he seems to be inserting something into the air. She asks, "What are you doing love?"
The second patient replies, "I'm putting the stars back in the sky!"
Finally she reaches the third patient and he's sitting up pretending he's a rally driver and is making high speed noises. She asks him, "What the heck are you up to?"
The patient replies, "I'm trying to get away from these two nutters, they're absolutely mental!"
The Queen visits a mental hospital and goes to the first ward. The first patient she sees is sitting up and with his left hand he seems to be grabbing something from the air. She asks, "What are you doing?"
The patient replies, "I'm taking the stars from the sky!"
She then proceeds over to the second patient and he seems to be inserting something into the air. She asks, "What are you doing love?"
The second patient replies, "I'm putting the stars back in the sky!"
Finally she reaches the third patient and he's sitting up pretending he's a rally driver and is making high speed noises. She asks him, "What the heck are you up to?"
The patient replies, "I'm trying to get away from these two nutters, they're absolutely mental!"
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Monday, June 2, 2008
Quick Nail Tip
Health and Beauty Tip
If you don't have time to do your nails, try this: remove any nail polish, soak your nails in lemon juice to get rid of stains, then use a nail buffer for a quick shine.
If you don't have time to do your nails, try this: remove any nail polish, soak your nails in lemon juice to get rid of stains, then use a nail buffer for a quick shine.
Police officer breastfeeds quake orphans
JIANGYOU, China (UPI) -- A Chinese police officer, who is the mother of a baby, has become a national heroine for breastfeeding infants separated from their mothers by the earthquake.
Jiang Xiaojuan continues to feed two babies for women whose milk stopped from the trauma of the earthquake or the physical difficulties immediately afterwards, CNN reported. At her busiest, she was feeding nine.
"I am breastfeeding, so I can feed babies," she said. "I didn't think of it much. It is a mother's reaction and a basic duty as a police officer to help."
One newspaper hailed her as "China's Mother No. 1." But she says everyone in the quake zone tried to do what they could to help those who were injured, orphaned or left homeless.
The official death toll for the May 12 7.9-magnitude earthquake is 51,000 with about 29,000 people missing. Thousands of children are believed to have been orphaned.
Jiang's own son is being cared for by his grandparents while the earthquake emergency lasts.
Copyright 2008 by United Press International
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Jiang Xiaojuan continues to feed two babies for women whose milk stopped from the trauma of the earthquake or the physical difficulties immediately afterwards, CNN reported. At her busiest, she was feeding nine.
"I am breastfeeding, so I can feed babies," she said. "I didn't think of it much. It is a mother's reaction and a basic duty as a police officer to help."
One newspaper hailed her as "China's Mother No. 1." But she says everyone in the quake zone tried to do what they could to help those who were injured, orphaned or left homeless.
The official death toll for the May 12 7.9-magnitude earthquake is 51,000 with about 29,000 people missing. Thousands of children are believed to have been orphaned.
Jiang's own son is being cared for by his grandparents while the earthquake emergency lasts.
Copyright 2008 by United Press International
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