How to Beat Jetlag and Sleep Better on the Go

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota By Janene Mascarella What is it about traveling that often has us tossing and turning under those crisp, white hotel sheets? Even in the most luxurious accommodations, it can be hard to get a restorative, restful night's sleep. To help you rise and shine on the road, we asked Ph.D nutritionist and author of How to Stay Healthy and Fit on the Road, Joanne Lichten, (known as Dr. Jo) to shed some light...

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New Ivy Hotel Adds to Chicago's Boutique Scene

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota By Kristine Hansen Chicago's boutique-hotel boom continues on the heels of PUBLIC Chicago, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, and Hotel Lincoln with The Ivy Hotel, which just opened this month. (Rates from $225/night.)Tucked into Chicago's tony Near North neighborhood, The Ivy Hotel caters to the urban eco-chic crowd who yearn to be close to designer shops on Michigan Avenue (the hotel is a block east) but that...

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Top Chef Comes to New York, Win a Ticket to Judge for Yourself

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota Have you ever had the feeling that Tom or Padma got it wrong? Ever feel like you'd make a better Top Chef judge? Well here's your chance to say it to their faces. On May 20, Top Chef: The Tour is making its way to New York City to the Gansevoort Plaza (at the intersection of Gansevoort St. and 9th Avenue) in the Meatpacking District, giving us the chance to get up close and personal with the show we...

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The Obama Cocktail Comes to Boston

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota By Kristine Hansen On the heels of President Barack Obama's statement last week in support of marriage equality, a Boston hotel rolled out a cocktail a few days later that's in honor of this celebratory moment for the gay community."The Obama," the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro signature libation, contains Lillet Blanc, gin, fresh blueberries, and tonic water (L for Lillet, G for gin, B for blueberries,...

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Evolutionary Medicine Conference Tue May 8 at Stanford

AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota New Opportunities at the Intersection of Evolution and MedicineA gathering of scientists and entrepreneurs8:00 – 8:30 Coffee and Registration8:30 – 8:50 WelcomeCharles Cho, MD, Associate Professor Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford UniversityIntroductory Remarks by Joon Yun, MD, Palo Alto Investors and David Sloan Wilson, Binghamton University8:50 – 9:30 Keynote AddressEvolutionary Medicine: Envisioning the OpportunitiesKeynote Address by Randolph M. Nesse, MD, University of Michigan9:30...

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Evolutionary Medicine Conference Tue May 8 at Stanford

AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota New Opportunities at the Intersection of Evolution and MedicineA gathering of scientists and entrepreneurs8:00 – 8:30 Coffee and Registration8:30 – 8:50 WelcomeCharles Cho, MD, Associate Professor Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford UniversityIntroductory Remarks by Joon Yun, MD, Palo Alto Investors and David Sloan Wilson, Binghamton University8:50 – 9:30 Keynote AddressEvolutionary Medicine: Envisioning the OpportunitiesKeynote Address by Randolph M. Nesse, MD, University of Michigan9:30...

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Evolutionary Medicine Conference Tue May 8 at Stanford

AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota New Opportunities at the Intersection of Evolution and MedicineA gathering of scientists and entrepreneurs8:00 – 8:30 Coffee and Registration8:30 – 8:50 WelcomeCharles Cho, MD, Associate Professor Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford UniversityIntroductory Remarks by Joon Yun, MD, Palo Alto Investors and David Sloan Wilson, Binghamton University8:50 – 9:30 Keynote AddressEvolutionary Medicine: Envisioning the OpportunitiesKeynote Address by Randolph M. Nesse, MD, University of Michigan9:30...

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Virgin Atlantic Offers Mobile Service in the Skies

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota By Deanna Cioppa What goes through your head when the flight attendants announce that it's time to turn off phones and electronic devices? Is it "ah, finally, peace and quiet," "wait! I forgot to call [someone not that important]," or do you smile snidely and take no heed of their direction? Well, you're not going to hear that announcement for much longer, on Virgin Atlantic flights anyway.With the official...

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Levels of Selection, Logical Schemes, Selfish Genes, and Misleading Memes

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota Both Nature and Science are currently celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of an icon of logic, computer science, and mathematical biology: Alan Turing.  In reading Andrew Hodges’s spectacular biography of Turing (1983) many years ago I came to appreciate that the subject of the book was both a deeply creative and extraordinarily rigorous thinker.  Although Turing is known for seminal achievements in mathematical logic and computer science, his most directly practical and immediately...

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Levels of Selection, Logical Schemes, Selfish Genes, and Misleading Memes

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota Both Nature and Science are currently celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of an icon of logic, computer science, and mathematical biology: Alan Turing.  In reading Andrew Hodges’s spectacular biography of Turing (1983) many years ago I came to appreciate that the subject of the book was both a deeply creative and extraordinarily rigorous thinker.  Although Turing is known for seminal achievements in mathematical logic and computer science, his most directly practical and immediately...

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Levels of Selection, Logical Schemes, Selfish Genes, and Misleading Memes

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota Both Nature and Science are currently celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of an icon of logic, computer science, and mathematical biology: Alan Turing.  In reading Andrew Hodges’s spectacular biography of Turing (1983) many years ago I came to appreciate that the subject of the book was both a deeply creative and extraordinarily rigorous thinker.  Although Turing is known for seminal achievements in mathematical logic and computer science, his most directly practical and immediately...

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What (Not) to Wear in Europe: Men's Edition

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota By Rachel FelderGearing up for a summer getaway is certainly exciting; figuring out what's appropriate to wear on your trip, well, not so much. Whether you're heading to a vibrant European capital or an ultra-relaxing beach resort, knowing what to pack can be a daunting task. For men, the safest plan, regardless of destination, is to keep things simple, packing versatile basics in neutral shades of navy,...

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Disease Tolerance as a Defense Strategy

AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota AbstractThe immune system protects from infections primarily by detecting and eliminating the invading pathogens; however, the host organism can also protect itself from infectious diseases by reducing the negative impact of infections on host fitness. This ability to tolerate a pathogen’s presence is a distinct host defense strategy, which has been largely overlooked in animal and human studies. Introduction of the notion of “disease tolerance” into the conceptual tool kit of immunology will expand...

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Disease Tolerance as a Defense Strategy

AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota AbstractThe immune system protects from infections primarily by detecting and eliminating the invading pathogens; however, the host organism can also protect itself from infectious diseases by reducing the negative impact of infections on host fitness. This ability to tolerate a pathogen’s presence is a distinct host defense strategy, which has been largely overlooked in animal and human studies. Introduction of the notion of “disease tolerance” into the conceptual tool kit of immunology will expand...

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Disease Tolerance as a Defense Strategy

AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota AbstractThe immune system protects from infections primarily by detecting and eliminating the invading pathogens; however, the host organism can also protect itself from infectious diseases by reducing the negative impact of infections on host fitness. This ability to tolerate a pathogen’s presence is a distinct host defense strategy, which has been largely overlooked in animal and human studies. Introduction of the notion of “disease tolerance” into the conceptual tool kit of immunology will expand...

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What to Do This Summer in Paris, NYC, Rome, Las Vegas, London, and DC

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota By Adam EraceIt is that time of year, when the sun (and birds and trees and relaxed smiles from otherwise serious city dwellers) comes out in full force, inviting us out of our cloistered apartments and into the world. There are some places that draw us in over and over again for both their storied sights and endlessly cool vibes. So we took stock of six of the most popular summertime destinations—Paris,...

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Emergence and evolution of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system

AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota The renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) is not the sole, but perhaps the most important volume regulator in vertebrates. To gain insights into the function and evolution of its components, we conducted a phylogenetic analysis of its main related genes. We found that important parts of the system began to appear with primitive chordates and tunicates and that all major components were present at the divergence of bony fish, with the exception of the Mas receptor. The Mas receptor first appears...

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Emergence and evolution of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system

AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota The renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) is not the sole, but perhaps the most important volume regulator in vertebrates. To gain insights into the function and evolution of its components, we conducted a phylogenetic analysis of its main related genes. We found that important parts of the system began to appear with primitive chordates and tunicates and that all major components were present at the divergence of bony fish, with the exception of the Mas receptor. The Mas receptor first appears...

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Emergence and evolution of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system

AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota The renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) is not the sole, but perhaps the most important volume regulator in vertebrates. To gain insights into the function and evolution of its components, we conducted a phylogenetic analysis of its main related genes. We found that important parts of the system began to appear with primitive chordates and tunicates and that all major components were present at the divergence of bony fish, with the exception of the Mas receptor. The Mas receptor first appears...

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Vigorous Exercise Might Protect Against Psoriasis

Click Here!Women who engage in vigorous activities like running or aerobic exercise may have reduced risk of psoriasisMay 23, 2012 -- Here's yet another reason to exercise: A new study suggests that vigorous physical activity could reduce the risk of psoriasis.The findings come out of the long-running Nurses' Health Study, which includes only women, but previous research suggests that exercise may also protect men against the chronic skin condition,...

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Vigorous Exercise Might Protect Against Psoriasis

Click Here!Women who engage in vigorous activities like running or aerobic exercise may have reduced risk of psoriasisMay 23, 2012 -- Here's yet another reason to exercise: A new study suggests that vigorous physical activity could reduce the risk of psoriasis.The findings come out of the long-running Nurses' Health Study, which includes only women, but previous research suggests that exercise may also protect men against the chronic skin condition,...

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Vigorous Exercise Might Protect Against Psoriasis

Click Here!Women who engage in vigorous activities like running or aerobic exercise may have reduced risk of psoriasisMay 23, 2012 -- Here's yet another reason to exercise: A new study suggests that vigorous physical activity could reduce the risk of psoriasis.The findings come out of the long-running Nurses' Health Study, which includes only women, but previous research suggests that exercise may also protect men against the chronic skin condition,...

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Work-Related Asthma a Significant Problem: CDC

Click Here!THURSDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) -- About nine percent of all asthma cases in the United States are caused or made worse by work-related exposures, a new federal study says.That means work-related asthma affects about 1.4 million adults annually, the researchers said.State-by-state rates of workplace-related asthma ranged from 4.8 percent (Arizona) to just over 14 percent (Florida), according to the study by researchers at the U.S....

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