It isn't just people. Marine bacteria also organize into professions or lifestyle groups that partition many resources rather than competing for them. Microbes with one lifestyle, such as free-floating cells, flourish in proximity with closely related microbes that may spend life attached to zooplankton or algae.

This new information about microbial groups and the methodology behind it could change the way scientists approach the classification of microbes by making it possible to determine on a large scale, relatively speaking, the genetic basis for ecological niches. Microbes drive almost all chemical reactions in the ocean; it’s important to identify the specific professions held by different groups.

“This is the first method to accurately differentiate the ecological niche or profession among large groups of microbes in the ocean,” said Professor Martin Polz, a microbiologist in MIT’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He and colleague Professor Eric Alm, a computational biologist, published a paper describing their research in the May 23 issue of Science.

TREVIGNANO, Italy, May 22 /PRNewswire/ --

- Finjan's Vital Security(TM) Product Suite, Using Active Real-Time Content Inspection Technology, Prevents Malicious Content From Entering Lotto's Corporate Networks to Steal Valuable Data

Lotto Sport Italia, a leading Italian sportswear company, has deployed Finjan's award-winning Secure Web Gateway to secure its infrastructure and data at its headquarters in Tevignano, Italy, soon to be followed at its four other branches. As well as protecting its corporate network and data, Lotto Sport Italia is also minimizing loss of productivity due to Crimeware attacks.

AMSTERDAM, May 22 /PRNewswire/ --

- Revolutionary Service Helps Global Enterprises to Optimise Their Global Telecom Management

Ezwim, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of Telecom Management services, today announces the launch of its MNC Portal. This revolutionary service enables global organisations to centrally view and analyse their mobile and fixed communications spending around the world.

DUBLIN, Ireland, May 22 /PRNewswire/ --

This July 7-12 in Dublin, best-selling authors, acclaimed physicians, and Chopra Center co-founders, Deepak Chopra, M.D. and David Simon, M.D., will present Seduction of Spirit, a special peace event where more than 1,000 people will come together to meditate for 6 days.

"If we want greater harmony and well-being in our lives and in the world, the first step is transforming our awareness -- and the most effective tool for doing so is meditation," said Dr. Chopra.

"At our meditation retreat in Dublin, attendees will experience the tangible power of meditation and its life transforming energy. Individuals will learn to open up more creative ways to respond to the everyday stresses and challenges of life."

LONDON, May 22 /PRNewswire/ --

- Joint Approach With Sister Agency Tequila\Hakuhodo Proves a Winner

Agency.com has announced that is has won a 4-way pitch to redesign Canon's corporate website to serve the wide ranging needs of business and consumer audiences across EMEA territories.

Sister agency TEQUILA\ Hakuhodo is an existing digital supplier to Canon. A joint team approach was chosen to give Canon the best of both worlds; Canon experience, understanding and relationships from TEQUILA\ Hakuhodo, coupled with best in class, user-centred web design and robust project approach from Agency.com

LONDON, May 22 /PRNewswire/ --

- Microsoft European Partners Combine to Give ISVs Complete Control of Their On-Demand Products and Licensing

NTT Europe Online and PC-WARE today announce the start of a new partnership that will provide ISVs with a one-stop solution to meet their hosting, Microsoft licensing, end user management and license control requirements when delivering their applications via software-as-a-service (SaaS).

The partnership allows ISVs to benefit from a fully integrated service, which combines NTT Europe Online's hosting expertise and services, Microsoft SPLA licensing and PC-WARE's software licensing and management capabilities.

DUBLIN, Ireland, May 22 /PRNewswire/ --

Allergy Standards Ltd. ("ASL"), the internationally recognized independent evaluator of consumer products, today announced that Angela Southey, PhD, has joined the organization as Scientific Officer.

As Scientific Officer of ASL, Dr. Southey will have overall operational responsibility for the analytical laboratory as well as the day-to-day management of ongoing projects, including the development of protocols, management of standards, testing, analyses and certification.

LONDON, May 22 /PRNewswire/ --

- With $4.9 Million in New Investment From Market-Leading Partners in Japan, the New Venture Further Cements Brightcove's Global Position as the Leading Internet TV Platform

OAK PARK, Michigan, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC & OTCQX: AZDDF) - ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles is pleased to announce it has received an order from AT&T for 15 gasoline parallel hybrid electric Ford E-450.

Scott Harrison, Azure's Chief Executive Officer said, "The purchase of production vehicles by AT&T is another significant milestone for Azure. Not only does this order once again demonstrate the depth and functionality of Azure's parallel hybrid system but it validates the broad application of the technology across various industries." Mr. Harrison went on to say, "It is great to be able to call AT&T a customer."

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AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (Euronext: AMT), a leader in the field of human gene therapy, today announced that it obtained a license from La Sapienza University in Rome, Italy, to their advanced small nuclear RNA (snRNA)-based exon-skipping technology for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The combination with AMT's proprietary adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy platform potentially makes up a long-term treatment for this seriously debilitating disease with a single administration of the product.

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