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MOOCs FORUM, a new journal, is the only publication dedicated exclusively to the development, design, and deployment of the game-changing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).

Tumor repressor genes, which inhibit tumor formation, can be "turned off" due to undesirable molecular changes affecting the chromosomes on which the genes reside.

Congestive heart failure affects more than 5.3 million Americans, is increasing in prevalence, and is ultimately fatal, but the duration and quality of life leading up to death can be unpredictable and vary greatly.

Vinyasa Yoga and Wine Retreat in Italy - expanded to include the Italian Riviera and reduced price of retreat to $1,200 U.S. dollars

Ginny's and G&J Productions continue their high-level jazz programming with Cuttin' Up!, Piano Salon, JazzPlus Gospel and a Vocal Phenom

New classes of drugs that can silence specific genes, such as small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), offer great therapeutic potential. But the specific delivery of siRNAs to target cells to exert their effects remains a significant challenge.

One of the main obstacles that stands in the way of using human hematopoietic stem cells (hHSCs) to treat a variety of diseases is the difficulty growing them in culture—they quickly die or differentiate into other cell types.

Lt. Kinard will deliver his address during the graduation ceremonies at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. Lt.

Both NoMa Social and The Radisson Hotel and Corporate Suites are both desirable locations for families to dine and stay.

By targeting the specific mutation that causes the hereditary neuromuscular disease myotonic dystrophy, it is possible to neutralize the mutant RNA toxicity and minimize or even eliminate the disabling symptoms of the disease.

As scientists continue to unravel the complexity of the human genome and to uncover vital elements that play a role in both normal physiology and disease, one particular class of elements called noncoding RNAs is gaining a lot of attention.

Big Data, the new groundbreaking, open access, peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers, will launch its inaugural issue at the Strata conference in Santa Clara, CA, February 26-28, 2013.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY. – NoMa Social in New Rochelle, has been gaining positive recognition for its delicious Mediterranean menu, courtesy of Chef Bill Rosenberg, and its interactive and relaxed modern atmosphere.

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers announces the preview issue of New Space, the only international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to space innovation and entrepreneurship.

Ginny's Supper Club in Harlem is launching a new jazz series Thursday and Friday, February 7th and 8th with double 2013 Grammy-nominated Latin jazz percussionist Bobby Sanabria and his band Quarteto Ache with Grand Master conga player Candido.

Vinyasa Yoga and Wine Retreat in Tuscany, Italy , May 26 to June 1 (7 nights) for only $1,650 USD. Register by March 4 and receive $200 off of this package - just mention Memorial Day getaway.

Powerful antisense drugs that target disease-associated genes to block their expression can be used to treat a broad range of diseases.

A small compound called an aptamer that specifically targets and stimulates a human immune cell can greatly increase the effectiveness of an immunotherapeutic drug designed to destroy malignant or virus-infected cells.

G&J Productions launches new jazz programming at Ginny's Supper Club with two series - JazzPlus with multi-Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria and The Jazz Masters Series with internationally renowned tenor saxophonist Benny Golson.

A novel therapeutic approach called exon skipping involves bypassing a disease-causing mutation in a gene to restore normal gene expression and protein production.

New Rochelle, NY, May 17, 2013—LGBT Health (www.liebertpub.com/lgbt), a new peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers (www.liebertpub.com), launching in fall 2013, presents a timely and in-depth perspective on several key...

New Rochelle, May 16, 2013–Lethal and rescuer genes are defined as genes that when inactivated result in cell death or enhanced cell growth, respectively.

As scientists learn more about processing bodies (PBs), granules present within normal cells, they are unraveling the complex role PBs play in maintaining cellular homeostasis by regulating RNA metabolism and cell signaling.

The scientists who led the team that developed Glybera, the first gene therapy drug approved for use in the Western world, provide a fascinating first-person account of their pioneering work in Human Gene Therapy.

The health risks of consuming too much caffeine, especially for vulnerable populations, and the easy availability of these products should cause the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to be especially vigilant and proactive in regulating caffeine.

New Rochelle, NY—Animals, insects, and plants use a variety of sensing mechanisms to detect invading pathogens such as viruses.

A new study suggests that breastfeeding may protect against the development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) later in childhood.

MOOCs FORUM, a new journal, is the only publication dedicated exclusively to the development, design, and deployment of the game-changing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).

Advances in noninvasive imaging technology can assess important changes in fat composition and distribution in the body that may affect the metabolic complications and diseases associated with diabetes, including cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Evidence that a combination of altered sleep duration and insomnia among women ages 50-79 doubled their risk of both CHD and CVD over a period of more than 10 years is presented in an article in Journal of Women’s Health.

Tumor repressor genes, which inhibit tumor formation, can be "turned off" due to undesirable molecular changes affecting the chromosomes on which the genes reside.

Congestive heart failure affects more than 5.3 million Americans, is increasing in prevalence, and is ultimately fatal, but the duration and quality of life leading up to death can be unpredictable and vary greatly.

N.Y. Giants quarterback Eli Manning spoke about numerous topics in a podcast with Brandon Steiner, CEO of Steiner Sports. His mastery of "bath time," his father and goal of a third Super Bowl Ring are among the subjects.

New Rochelle, NY—More than 800 million people worldwide use the social networking site Facebook, and 93% of college students have an active Facebook account, according to a recent estimate.

Delving into controversial and unsettling subjects such as the gender basis of violence, the new journal Violence and Gender, launching in fall 2013, will explore the difficult issues that are vital to threat assessment and prevention of violence.

New biobased chemicals and materials, and consumer products derived from renewable resources have a smaller carbon footprint and environmental impact than their petroleum-based alternatives.

New Rochelle, NY—On Earth Day people around the world focus on the critical climate and environmental issues affecting the globe and the future of its inhabitants.

A team-based care model of delivering primary care can improve patient care, practice workflows, and patient and physician satisfaction, according to a study published in Population Health Management.

Vinyasa Yoga and Wine Retreat in Italy - expanded to include the Italian Riviera and reduced price of retreat to $1,200 U.S. dollars

A special issue of Medical Acupuncture presents a series of articles by authors from around the world who provide diverse and insightful perspectives on the science and physiologic responses underlying medical acupuncture.

New Rochelle, NY—Interferons have antitumor activity and have been used to treat a variety of malignancies, including colorectal and ovarian cancers. However, their effectiveness varies.

The potential to use bioactive plasma-based biomaterials (PBMs) to enhance the healing of difficult-to-treat connective tissue injuries affecting cartilage, tendons, and ligaments is described in a new article in Disruptive Science and Technology.

Ginny's and G&J Productions continue their high-level jazz programming with Cuttin' Up!, Piano Salon, JazzPlus Gospel and a Vocal Phenom

A new study that implicates mast cells—an immune cell involved in allergic asthma—in the development of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis could lead to new, more effective therapies.

New classes of drugs that can silence specific genes, such as small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), offer great therapeutic potential. But the specific delivery of siRNAs to target cells to exert their effects remains a significant challenge.

One of the main obstacles that stands in the way of using human hematopoietic stem cells (hHSCs) to treat a variety of diseases is the difficulty growing them in culture—they quickly die or differentiate into other cell types.

Unnecessary procedures to treat chronic, stable heart disease contribute to rising health care costs. A targeted approach to avoiding this kind of overutilization by instead relying on evidence-based decision-making is presented in a new article.

New Rochelle, NY—New Space (http://www.liebertpub.com/space), the groundbreaking, peer-reviewed Journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers (http://www.liebertpub.com), launched its inaugural issue...

Lt. Kinard will deliver his address during the graduation ceremonies at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. Lt.

New Rochelle, NY—Pet therapy can help patients cope with the pain, stress, and emotional effects of a serious illness, but access to a companion animal is not always possible.

The battle to control the childhood obesity could benefit from targeted programs and funding to support and integrate worksite and school-based health promotion...

ew research findings that link decreased brain cell concentration to altered functional connectivity in temporal-lobe epilepsy are reported in an article in Brain...

Explosive growth in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine has led to innovative and promising applications and techniques, many of which are now being tested in human clinical...

New Rochelle, NY—LGBT Health (http://www.liebertpub.com/lgbt), a new peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers (www.liebertpub.com) launching in fall 2013, enthusiastically recognizes and supports National LGBT Health Awareness Week...

New Rochelle, NY—A new study of patterns of brain communication in toddlers with autism shows evidence of aberrant neural communication even at this relatively early stage of brain development.

New Rochelle, NY—The more than 100 million Americans living with chronic pain and daily suffering often have limited outlets to talk about their conditions with others who can understand and offer comfort.

Both NoMa Social and The Radisson Hotel and Corporate Suites are both desirable locations for families to dine and stay.

New Rochelle, NY, March 14, 2013—Severe chronic pain associated with conditions such as bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis often require the use of opioid medication, with the risk of dependency and serious adverse reactions.

New Rochelle, NY—A woman's health status before pregnancy is critical for the health and wellbeing of the fetus and mother-to-be. The U.S.

New Rochelle, NY—Little is known about the value and emotional consequences of expressing anger on the Internet. Rant-sites provide an outlet for anonymous, angry outbursts.

New Rochelle, NY—The foodborne bacteria Listeria monocytogenes sickens about 2,500 people in the U.S. each year and many more worldwide, killing about 25-30% of those infected. Listeriosis is caused by eating food contaminated with L.

Follow-up results from one of several groundbreaking gene therapy studies reported in 2008 in patients with an inherited form of retinal blindness confirmed the earlier positive results of substantial improvement in vision.

Early lessons learned from current U.S. government policy initiatives to decrease hospital readmissions hint at their likelihood for success and are examined in an article in Population Health Management.

Michael Policar, MD, MPH, University of California, San Francisco will speak on “Chronic Pelvic Pain: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management” to a group of 1,000 physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare providers at Women’s Health 2013.

A panel of experts in diabetes management and research met to explore the challenges of standardizing glucose reporting, and their recommendations for how to improve care and optimize clinical decision-making are presented in a new white paper.

Sexting, the use of technology to send or receive sexually explicit messages, photos, or videos, is a relatively new trend and, in many cases, has legal implications. As many as 25-50% of young people may participate in sexting.

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers announces the launch of MOOCs Forum to serve as the host and chronicle for discussions, debates, announcements, and advancements for all issues and constituents in the Massive Open Online Courses community.

The debate over calls to regulate caffeine rises to a new level of intensity with each untimely death and is captured in a provocative Editorial in Journal of Caffeine Research.

By targeting the specific mutation that causes the hereditary neuromuscular disease myotonic dystrophy, it is possible to neutralize the mutant RNA toxicity and minimize or even eliminate the disabling symptoms of the disease.

The recent tragedy in Newtown, CT has renewed interest across the country in gun control measures, and it should also be a call-to-action to address gaps in mental health care, especially for children and adolescents.