Depiction of nitrosylated IRE1 on the ER membrane. The red-blue molecules are NO; yellow represents the nitrosylated cysteines of IRE1. Boston, MA ─(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2015. New research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health describes a molecular mechanism that helps explain how obesity-related inflammation can lead to type 2[Read More…]
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UN Middle East Envoy Strongly Condemns Deadly West Bank Arson Attack
Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Nickolay Mladenov. UN Photo/Devra Berkowitz NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 July 2015 – The United Nations special envoy on the Middle East today expressed his outrage over the “heinous murder” and the “terrorist crime” perpetrated against a Palestinian family in the West Bank. “I am[Read More…]
In ISIL-controlled Territory, 8 Million Civilians Living in ‘State of Fear’ – UN Expert
An increasing number of people, including families with children and the elderly, have encountered deadly ambushes as they try to escape areas controlled the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Photo: UNAMI IRAQ–(ENEWSPF)–31 July 2015 – The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has engaged in[Read More…]
Science on the Surface of a Comet
Descending to a comet EU–(ENEWSPF)–30 July 2015. Complex molecules that could be key building blocks of life, the daily rise and fall of temperature, and an assessment of the surface properties and internal structure of the comet are just some of the highlights of the first scientific analysis of the[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, July 31, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2015 In Honor of Medicare’s 50th Anniversary, Alliance Members Hold Celebrations Nationwide Retirees and allies around the country participated in more than 100 Medicare events celebrating 50 years of guaranteed health coverage for seniors this week. In Washington, DC, the Alliance for Retired Americans participated in a[Read More…]
Paralyzed Men Move Legs with New Non-invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation
After training, men move legs independently, without stimulation Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2015. Five men with complete motor paralysis were able to voluntarily generate step-like movements thanks to a new strategy that non-invasively delivers electrical stimulation to their spinal cords, according to a new study funded in part by the National[Read More…]
Center for American Progress’ Carmel Martin on the Administration’s Executive Order Restoring Pell Grant Access to Incarcerated Students
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2015. The Obama administration announced on Friday that the U.S. Department of Education will launch a pilot to test the effects of restoring access to Pell Grants for incarcerated students. This measure will give a limited number of individuals at selected correctional facilities a chance to[Read More…]
Meeting Records Expose Industry’s Influence in UK’s Neonic Emergency Use Decision
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2015. New information has surfaced regarding the role of agrochemical giants Bayer and Syngenta in the United Kingdom (UK)’s recent decision to temporarily allow the use of neonicotinoid seed treatment on oilseed rape crop. A record of the meeting, involving the UK government’s expert committee on pesticides[Read More…]
Rep. Blumenauer Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Tax Breaks for Oil and Gas Industry
Washington, DC– (ENEWSPF)—July 31, 2015. Yesterday, Representative Earl Blumenauer introduced H.R. 3311, the End Oil And Gas Tax Subsidies Act of 2015, legislation that would eliminate tax breaks for the oil and gas industry and will save taxpayers more than $23 billion over five years, and more than $44 billion[Read More…]
Rep. Blumenauer Leads Call to Administration to List Threatened African Lions Following Tragic Killing of Cecil the Lion
Cecil the lion Source: google.com Washington, DC– (ENEWSPF)—July 30, 2015. Following the tragic killing of Cecil the lion, Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Co-Chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, and Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and 48 other House Democratic members urged[Read More…]
