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By Laurie Moore, University of Southern CaliforniaUSC College's Samantha Butler and collaborators show that the rate and direction of axon growth in the spinal cord can be controlled, a discovery that one day may help improve treatment for spinal injuries or neurodegenerative diseases.Both the rate and direction of axon growth in the spinal cord can be controlled, according to new research by USC College's Samantha Butler and her collaborators.The study, "The Bone Morphogenetic Protein...

FT. MYERS, Fla., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of breast cancer awareness month, Chico's FAS, Inc., which operates more than 1,100 boutiques under the Chico's, White House Black Market (WHBM) and Soma Intimates brand names, has launched extensive campaigns to benefit Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC), a national non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women with breast cancer. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091112/FL09527LOGO ) (Logo:...

FORT MYERS, Fla., July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Soma Intimates, the women's retailer known for beautiful, innovative intimate and lifestyle apparel, is launching a nationwide bra drive to benefit women in need. From July 15th - July 28th, 2010, Soma Intimates will collect new and gently used bras in over 100 Soma Intimates locations. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100712/FL33424LOGO ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100712/FL33424LOGO ) "We've learned that thousands of...

Dr Andrew Johnson is speaking today (July 12) at the UK National Stem Cell Network annual conference. He and his team from the University of Nottingham have been using a Mexican aquatic salamander called an axolotl to study the evolution and genetics of stem cells - research that supports the development of regenerative medicine to treat the consequences of disease and injury using stem cell therapies. This team has found that there are extraordinary similarities in the development of...

FT. MYERS, Fla., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Soma Intimates is now giving women an excuse to work and play in their PJs all day! In celebration of the comfort and joy of the holiday season, Soma Intimates presents the "World's Largest PJ Party". This unique event includes a worldwide interactive Facebook party centered around the launch of Soma's new and exclusive Personality PJs(TM), a national in-boutique VIP event, a "Personality PJ(TM) Dream Vacation" sweepstakes, and a collection of...

Metromint Gives Consumers Six Ways to Chill Out This Summer SAN FRANCISCO, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- A nationwide cooling trend is forecasted to arrive today in the form of Metromint (www.metromint.com), the all-natural mintwater that combines pure water and real mint. Metromint provides a cooling sensation in every sip and is the perfect refreshment to beat the summer heat. Metromint provides these tips for staying hydrated during the hot summer months: Adults should drink at least 64...

TORONTO, March 25 /PRNewswire/ - Soma Petroleum Limited (Frankfurt symbol SA1), a resource company, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire an operating US company. The details of the acquisition will be announced in a separate release. About Soma Petroleum Limited Soma is a company formed for the purpose of acquiring, exploring and developing resource and operating businesses. The Company's activities include further development of the Company's...

Scientists have reported new clues on how to treat spinal cord and brain injuries. In lab tests, researchers were successfully able to control regrowth of nerve cells in mice by turning off proteins responsible for cell growth. "This is the first time it has been possible to see such significant regeneration by manipulating single molecules," Zhigang He of Children's Hospital Boston, whose study appears in the journal Science, said in a statement.He and his colleagues foresee two...

By Elaine Silvestrini, Tampa Tribune, Fla. Aug. 3--UPDATED: 48 MIN. AGO TAMPA -- Carolyn Aviles won't call it an accident. A pickup hit her side of the car as she was pulling into the street from a parking lot. A mishap, she said. That's all. But in the seat beside her, her son grabbed his neck. "Don't even go there," she warned. She knew her son, Joseph Valdez, schemed to get drugs. Faking neck pain from a car accident could bring the 29-year-old addict a fresh supply of oxycodone,...

FT. MYERS, Fla., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Soma Intimates is passionate about helping women look and feel their best. On Saturday, July 26th Soma Intimates is scheduled to appear during the QVC Presents Super Saturday Live broadcast beginning at 2 PM (ET). QVC shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase Soma styles, including the Asana Crop Yoga Pant and Seam Free Fabulous Cami, at HALF Soma Intimates' suggested retail price with net proceeds benefiting the Ovarian Cancer...