Aging

COPENHAGEN, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- - Circadin(R) Improves Quality of Sleep and Morning Alertness A new, first in class sleep medication is launched today, offering hope for thousands of sufferers of insomnia in Europe. Circadin(R), sustained-release melatonin, provides natural sleep by increasing the body's own level of this naturally occurring hormone throughout the night. (1) Melatonin is the hormone responsible for regulating the circadian rhythm (or sleep cycle) and enabling restorative sleep. Circadin(R), the first melatonin agent approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMEA), is now…

Neuroscientists at Johns Hopkins have discovered that mice lacking an enzyme that contributes to Alzheimer disease exhibit a number of schizophrenia-like behaviors. The finding raises the possibility that this enzyme may participate in the development of schizophrenia and related psychiatric disorders and therefore may provide a new target for developing therapies. The BACE1 enzyme, for beta-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme, generates the amyloid proteins that lead to Alzheimer’s disease. The research team years ago suspected that removing BACE1 might prevent Alzheimer. “We…

Gambling activity is widespread among U.S. adolescents and young adults ages 14 through 21, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions (RIA). Results of the first national survey of its kind show problem gambling -- described as gambling with three or more negative consequences (for example, gambling more than you intended or stealing money to gamble) in the past year -- occurring at a rate of 2.1 percent among youth 14 to 21. That ppercentage projects to approximately 750,000 young problem gamblers nationwide. In addition,…

People with shorter arms and legs may be at a higher risk for developing dementia later in life compared to people with longer arms and legs, according to a study published in the May 6, 2008, bonus issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers say the association between short limbs and dementia risk may be due to poor nutrition in early life, which can affect limb growth. Several studies have shown that early life environment plays an important role in susceptibility to chronic disease later in life. “Body measures such as knee height and arm…

Ethylene (C2H4) is a gaseous hormone produced naturally in plants and by man in combustion (1). When plants encounter ethylene they soften and ripen (fruit) or wilt and fade (flowers.) We all like fruit that is ripe but lasts longer and flowers that stay colorful are a good thing so some growers spray plants with products like EthylBloc for flowers or SmartFresh for fruits and vegetables which contain a compound, 1-methylcyclopropane or 1-MCP, that blocks ethylene’s action on plants. But how this compound works at the molecular level remains uncertain despite several chemical pathways…

LONDON, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Ventyx(TM) today announced the Ventyx Water Utility Symposium, an industry forum designed to highlight the latest technology and best practices used to address some of the most complex and demanding issues facing today's water utility. The Symposium will provide a platform for an intriguing discussion of the current and future role of technology to support water utilities, as well as focus on how leading water companies are operating successfully through the innovative use of technology. The Symposium is scheduled for 15 May at the Sheraton Skyline Hotel…

ATLANTA, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- - Innovative electronic invoicing services simplify and speed delivery of outbound invoices to customers Crossgate AG, the global expert for business-to-business (B2B) integration and electronic data interchange (EDI) services, will extend the scope of its collaboration with SAP AG in the field of business process outsourcing (BPO). The goal is to make life easier for organizations that want to streamline their financial supply chain, thereby saving money and helping the environment. In today's fast-paced global economy, companies are finding it increasingly…

Calorie restriction is a hot topic in discussions of aging but most studies use mice that were weaned with calorie restriction as test subjects whereas humans would have to adopt that lifestyle later in life if they were to grow normally. Research continues to see how a restricted calorie diet impacts the aging process. Working with yeast cells, University of Washington scientists have linked ribosomes, the protein-making factories in living cells, and Gcn4, a specialized protein that aids in the expression of genetic information, to the pathways related to dietary response and aging.…

NAPA, California, April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Senetek PLC (OTC Bulletin Board: SNKTY), a Life Sciences company engaged in the development of technologies that target the science of healthy aging, today announced it has engaged Riley-Nacht LLC, a global brand development and marketing company focused on the skincare industry to support the commercialization of Senetek's dermatological products. Riley-Nacht was founded by Les Riley, Dr. Sergio Nacht and Brian Riley. Riley-Nacht is known for their expertise in all phases of brand development and will play a key role in Senetek's dermatological…

CALGARY, Canada, April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- - Natural Hydresia(TM) G2 Offers Enhanced Formulation Flexibility With a Globally Accepted Preservative System Botaneco, a wholly owned subsidiary of SemBioSys Genetics Inc. (TSX: SBS), focused on the development and commercialization of oleosome technology in personal care, OTC and topical pharmaceutical markets, today announced the launch of its second generation oleosome product, Hydresia(TM ) G2, at the In-Cosmetics 2008 exposition in Amsterdam. Hydresia(TM) G2, a natural emulsion base, retains all of the functional performance properties of…