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RHODES UNIVERSITY: Biotechnology unit ‘surprises with its skills’

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THE danger for South Africa is that we are in competition with everyone in the world of biotechnology, says Janice Limson, head of Rhodes Universitys biotechnology unit. "But the thing with innovation is that a hit can come from anywhere."

The university has a school of biochemistry, microbiology and biotechnology, and it has impressive credentials: "Rhodes was the home of biotechnology in South Africa, with the first postgraduate biotechnology (course) in the country."

However, the university "needs to create an enabling space to move into industry There is a new generation of academics who want to innovate and do work that can make an impact Its pointless if we dont engage in technology transfer and showcase biotechnology."

Her research focuses on sensors. "We create a special sensing solution for specific targets: an electrochemical sensor using biological recognition agents, such as antibodies and enzymes."

Glucose tests are a form of biosensor, used by patients to check their blood-sugar levels. "Biomedical sensors is a multibillion-dollar industry," she says.

Her group is working on breast cancer detectors. "(You) can send (the sensor solution) into the body and label the (cancer cells) in some way that can be targeted and couple that with a drug. The sensor goes to the target and then delivers a drug at the same time," Dr Limson says.

She notes that developing biomedical technologies is difficult without a medical school. "But there is scope for fundamental research which can be readily applied," she says.

Tebello Nyokong, director of the Nanotechnology Innovation Centre hosted by the university, was once Dr Limsons PhD supervisor. She is not concerned that her centre is so far from the nearest medical school: "We are not dealing with patients, so it is okay with me. The government does not allow researchers to touch patients."

Prof Nyokong one of the top scientists in South Africa and winner of the 2009 LOreal-Unesco award for women in science is working on a cancer treatment which is activated by light.

She focuses on skin cancer: "You apply the drug to the skin, and you just need sunlight," she says, adding that it is important to get through all the red tape as quickly as possible because HIV/AIDS "results in a lot of people dying from skin cancer".

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Elsevier Launches New Journal: Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science

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OXFORD, England, January 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Official journal of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) now available

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of the official journal of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS).

Joseph Ciarrochi of University of Western Sydney, Editor-in-Chief of the journal said, "JCBS offers a systematic and pragmatic approach to the understanding of behavior, the solution of human problems, and the promotion of human growth and development. The journal publishes papers written by researchers, practitioners, and theoreticians from different intellectual traditions."

"The international community of ACBS is quite thrilled to now have our first issue of JCBS available. It has been a long time in the making with the help of a dedicated editorial staff, Elsevier, and of course our community of thousands of researchers and practitioners from around the world," added ACBS President-Elect, Sonja Batten. "With publishing the best of our work in JCBS we are working towards meeting our mission to be dedicated to the advancement of functional contextual cognitive and behavioral science and practice so as to alleviate human suffering and advance human well being. We look forward to many years of creating a meaningful publication that we hope can truly have positive impact."

The launch of the first issue of the journal (December 2012) is now available online on ScienceDirect; going forward in 2013 it will be published as a quarterly journal.

For more information, go to: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-contextual-behavioral-science

About the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

Founded in 2005 (incorporated in 2006) the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) is dedicated to the advancement of functional contextual cognitive and behavioral science and practice so as to alleviate human suffering and advance human well being.

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Miss Tourism Thailand 2012 – Part 2 – Video

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Miss Tourism Thailand 2012 - Part 2
Dr. Orawan Kitchawengkul established Dr. Orawan Holistic Anti-Aging Institute in 1988. The world-class Holistic Institute is dedicated to anti-aging medicine and laser surgery. With 24 years #39; expertise, the award-winning Holistic Institute provides top-notch cosmetic dermatology, premium skin care, holistic care, anti-aging medicine and anti-cancer treatments.

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Miss Tourism Thailand 2012 – Part 1 – Video

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Dr. Orawan Kitchawengkul established Dr. Orawan Holistic Anti-Aging Institute in 1988. The world-class Holistic Institute is dedicated to anti-aging medicine and laser surgery. With 24 years #39; expertise, the award-winning Holistic Institute provides top-notch cosmetic dermatology, premium skin care, holistic care, anti-aging medicine and anti-cancer treatments.

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Dr. Denese Study Shows 100% Of Participants Experience Great Results With Firming Facial Age Corrector Cream

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Dr. Denese, the renowned creator of internationally recognized premium skincare products, has announced the results of its most recent study. The studies are designed to investigate the effectiveness of some of Dr. Denese's most popular products.

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 22, 2013

Dr. Denese's Firming Facial Age Corrector Cream is a unique night cream designed to give users all the benefits of a facial while they sleep. Firming Facial Age Corrector Cream contains a carefully formulated selection of ingredients, chosen and combined by experts.

Cosmetic skin scientists were given the task of producing a night cream that would reduce lines and wrinkles, and improve firmness, elasticity, radiance, tone, and clarity. Each an essential factor in ensuring that skin maintains a bright, vibrant, and youthful appearance.

The result was a night cream that contains the highly effective Actizone Firming Factor. Applied before sleeping, Firming Facial Age Corrector Cream works overnight to renew the skin with exfoliation and firming technologies, restoring it to a more youthful condition.

The clinical study selected a cohort of typical skin care product users, and asked them to report on the effectiveness of the products after continued use. In each case the results were unambiguous. The Firming Facial Age Corrector Cream sample reported overwhelmingly positive experiences, with a marked improvement in skin appearance and condition across each of the most important factors impacting appearance and youthfulness.

100% of participants recorded positive responses with regard to firmness, elasticity, radiance, tone, and clarity. Every member of the sample found that Firming Facial Age Corrector Cream produced a clearly visible positive impact on their skin's appearance. Furthermore, each of the participants reported that their skin became both softer and smoother. Nine out of ten of the test subjects also discovered a noticeable reduction in lines and wrinkles.

"We've always had the utmost confidence in the rigorous development process we apply to every one of our products", commented company founder, Dr. Adrienne Denese, "We are dedicated to applying the best in scientific cosmetic technologies to provide our customers with products they can rely on to keep their skin looking and feeling fantastic. The results of our most recent studies are exactly what we had hoped for and expected."

Each Dr. Denese product is created to complement the others. Combined, they provide a complete six phase skincare solution that works to combat all the factors that contribute to visible skin aging, including cleansing and toning; exfoliating and purifying; cellular performance stimulation; building lipid barriers; sealing and maintaining; and protecting and correcting.

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Suzanne Somers is the featured guest on Healthy Talk radio

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Fresh off her successful Lifetime Network talk show, Suzanne Somers, one of America's most popular and beloved personalities will join Michael Smith M.D. on Healthy Talk on WWNN-AM, 1470 in South Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 1-2 p.m. ET.

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Somers, in her multi-faceted career has achieved extraordinary success as an actress, a New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, singer, comedienne and lecturer.

Somers has authored 24 books, including 12 New York Times Bestsellers. There are currently over 25 million copies of Suzanne's books in print.

As one of America's most informed and dedicated health care advocates, Somers has been acknowledged for her leading role in bringing information on today's groundbreaking anti-aging medical protocols, preventative care, long-term health and hormone-replacement therapies to women and men across the country.

Dr. Smith brings an engaging personality and ability to present complex health topics, be it diabetes, migraines or food sensitivity issues in a clear, conversational manner that has won him a sizable following of anti-aging and disease-prevention enthusiasts.

A recurring guest on The Suzanne Show last year, Dr. Smith is known to his devoted fans as "Dr. Mike, the country doctor with a city education." Since launching Healthy Talk, sponsored by Life Extension (www.lef.org), last Nov., Dr. Smith has attracted a large national audience as the show streams live on http://www.lef.org/healthytalk. All programs are also archived at the same website.

A trailblazer in the $28 million dietary supplement industry, Life Extension is offering visitors to the Healthy Talk website a free six-month membership and bottle of Two-Per-Day multivitamins which was rated the number one multivitamin by http://www.ConsumerLab.com in 2012. Just visit http://www.lef.org/healthytalk and sign-up for free product and other valuable merchandise.

Dr. Smith is committed to providing listeners with the most current health information available, and his weekly show has quickly become the place to interact with respected experts in the fields of health, wellness, fitness, and medicine.

"I was taught that learning is the beginning of health," said Dr. Smith. "And learning something new is what my show is all about."

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Dan Sadleir Spirituality – Improve the Total Self – Video

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Dan Sadleir Spirituality - Improve the Total Self
Part 2 of a 10 part series about "What Conscious People should Focus on in 2013." Based on the article from wakingtimes.com, Dan, talks about how to Improve the Total Self in 2013. Wishing you a wonderful and abundant 2013! http://www.wakingtimes.com http://www.youtube.com

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Faith Freed – IS: Your Authentic Spirituality Unleashed – Video

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Faith Freed - IS: Your Authentic Spirituality Unleashed
If you #39;re someone who embraces spirituality based on what rings true from a range of traditions and, above all else, personal experience mdash;how do you ground your beliefs and practices? Where does such a seeker turn for a structure to build upon? Until now, there #39;s been very little guidance. IS: Your Authentic Spirituality Unleashed serves as a home base, a shortcut, and a jumping-off place to find spiritual sustenance as you go your own way. Within these pages, Faith Freed rocks a Holy Disco Ball symbolizing four dimensions that illuminate the party of life. She describes each of these aspects to help you connect with your higher power and ignite your higher self. You #39;ll learn timeless wisdom principles and practical tools to inspire you to cultivate your own fun and fiercely authentic brand of independent spirituality. Faith Freed received her master #39;s degree in counseling psychology and certification in spiritual guidance from Sophia University. Her mission is to inspire freethinking individuals to enjoy meaningful and fulfilling lives of celebration. Formerly an award-winning writer in advertising, Faith delivers irreverent reverence with practical relevance. She counsels clients in Palo Alto and San Francisco, and resides in Northern California with her family. Website: http://www.faithfreed.com Video Produced by Jos Vergelin -Ad Infinitum Films - http://www.adinfinitum.tv

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let’s play Kerbal Space Program : EP 4 : space station part 2, some docking maneuvers – Video

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let #39;s play Kerbal Space Program : EP 4 : space station part 2, some docking maneuvers
Hello everyone, and welcome to my little let #39;s play side project: Kerbal Space Program. This game is about sending little green guys into space with custom build rockets or spaceplanes. The game has a very interesting gameplay and realistic physics, which means you have to work with orbits. The game is a independent production by Squad. It is still under heavy development and currently in alpha, Version 0.18.2 For more information please visit http://www.kerbalspaceprogram.com

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BT: Isa sa 2 SUV na sinakyan ng mga napatay sa checkpoint sa Quezon, nasa NBI na – Video

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BT: Isa sa 2 SUV na sinakyan ng mga napatay sa checkpoint sa Quezon, nasa NBI na
Balitanghali is the daily noontime newscast of GMA News TV anchored by Raffy Tima and Pia Arcangel, on Saturday and Sundays by Jun Veneracion and Mariz Umali. It airs Mondays to Fridays at 11:30 AM and on weekends 12:00 PM (PHL Time). For more videos from Balitanghali, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com

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