A team of researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Engineering in Medicine (MGH-CEM) has found the first evidence of cell-to-cell communication by amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, rather than by known protein signaling agents such as growth factors or cytokines. Their report will appear in an upcoming issue of the FASEB Journal and has been released online. 

An international team of scientists has discovered a new acarine species (Ophionyssus schreibericolus) that lives off black green lizards from the Iberian Peninsula. This involves the first recording of the Ophionyssus genus that feeds off and lives on animals endemic to the peninsula. The researchers now think that these parasites could be found in other reptiles in the region.

The new acarine species is an ectoparasite that belongs to the Macronyssidae (Mesostigmata) family.

Spanking, flagellation and cockbinding; researchers at the University of Northern Illinois have been very naughty in their attempt to quantify physiological responses to sadomasochistic activities.

 In their Archives of Sexual Behavior publication, the stress hormone cortisol along with the dominance associated testosterone hormone was measured in 58 sadomasochistic practicing couples before and after kinky sex fun time. 

Their results, along with a review of S&M literature suggests couples that practice S&M experience reduced levels of stress and feel an increase in relationship closeness.

LONDON, April 3 /PRNewswire/ --

Anyone looking to retire rich through investing in ISAs has just 24 hours to take advantage of almost GBP2,000 of free investment gifts by purchasing a copy of Liquid Millionaire between midnight Thursday 2nd April and midnight Friday 3rd April 2009.

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ATLANTA, April 2 /PRNewswire/ --

Xiocom Wireless, Inc., a global provider of integrated wireless broadband solutions, today announced that it has appointed Steve Erdman as President, reporting to Troy Richardson, Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Mr. Erdman will oversee day-to-day operations and business and market development. Steve is an outstanding executive with a unique blend of skills, from global strategy, market development, mergers and acquisitions, and operations, noted Troy Richardson, Chief Executive Officer. His ability to develop partnerships across the globe has enabled Xiocom to deliver on our vision. He brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience into this leadership role.

ATLANTA, April 2 /PRNewswire/ --

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) today announced results for its fiscal third quarter ended February 28, 2009. For the third quarter, revenues grew 26% to US$392.7 million compared to US$310.6 million in the prior year. Normalized diluted earnings per share grew 2% to US$0.45 compared to US$0.44 in the prior year quarter.

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LONDON, April 2 /PRNewswire/ --

- Service provider, vendor, and individual awards to be presented at Ethernet Expo Europe 2009

The other day I posted on my FaceBook profile that I better hurry up to finish my presentation on epigenetic inheritance. One of my friends commented: “I have no idea what that means, but good luck to you!” Ironically, that is, in part, the point of my presentation: understanding what it all means. Let me explain.

Getting your teenager to drink a chocolate milkshake isn't hard in most families but it is a difficult treatment approach for families who have a daughter with anorexia nervosa.   Known as Behavioral Family Therapy or the Maudsley Approach, it calls on parents to supervise the eating habits of their anorexic child, feeding them high-calorie meals like milkshakes and macaroni and cheese until they regain a healthy weight.

LUGANO, Switzerland and DUBLIN, April 2 /PRNewswire/ --

- Investment in Line With the Government and IDA Strategy for RD