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An experimental treatment for alcohol dependence works better in individuals who possess specific combinations of genes that regulate the function and binding of serotonin, a brain chemical affected by the treatment, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health. A report of the finding appears online in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

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A new tool, 50yearforecast.org, is available for Americans who are eager to see their local media address how climate change impacts their communities. At 50yearforecast.org, environmentally conscious Americans can easily search for their local TV meteorologists and send them an email urging them to connect the dots between climate change and the rise in extreme weather.

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The Cancer News Source, made possible through a collaboration between the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Newswise, provides up-to-date, comprehensive, quality content on the latest developments in cancer research, patient care, treatment innovations, and scientific advances. The Cancer News Source, and the weekly Cancer News Wire sent by email each Tuesday, serves as a resource for journalists, communicators, and members of the public interested in cancer news.

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The innovative design of Edison2's 'Very Light Car' enabled the company to win the $5 million dollar X Prize competition for a passenger car achieving over 100 MPG. In this video, recorded on July 12th 2012, Oliver Kuttner, Edison2's founder and CEO, drives the Edison2 Very Light Car (VLC) around Lynchburg Virginia, the location of the company's headquarters.

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PBS News Hour's Judy Woodruff reports on the group of mechanics and engineers at Edison2 who want to change modern day cars with their X Prize winning Very Light Car.

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Oliver Kuttner, CEO and Founder of Edison2 talks about the Very Light Car, winner of the Progressive X Prize awarded to the most efficient practical car achieving over 100mpg.

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For the first time, Newswise has compiled all of the news, experts, multimedia, and social media into customized virtual Newsrooms for more than 400 participating member institutions. These virtual Newsrooms give journalists a complete picture of the breaking research, events, and experts available from the most credible organizations around the world.

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For the first time, Newswise has compiled all of the news, experts, multimedia, and social media into customized virtual Newsrooms for more than 400 participating member institutions. These virtual Newsrooms give journalists a complete picture of the breaking research, events, and experts available from the most credible organizations around the world.

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Newswise invites press release submissions from new and current members for inclusion in our Theme Wires on a variety of topics, including; Cancer Research, Environment and Climate Change, Nutrition, and Mental Health. Each wire is also open for sponsorships to promote your organization’s campaign, product, service, or news.

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Twenty years ago this month, Newswise began with the goal to provide more effective communication between journalists and their sources. As the first online news service for journalists, the original vision for Newswise was to build a comprehensive database of news releases about research news, and to deliver it with state-of-the-art technology.

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The recently launched Expert Pitch service from Newswise allows journalists to access sources to comment on breaking news events through an online portal, an email newsletter provided by Newswise, and the @Expert_Pitch Twitter feed. With multiple experts posted rapidly each day in response to breaking news, Newswise journalist subscribers have the advantage of seeing quality sources from the top organizations around the world, all in one place.

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Journalists who participate more actively on LinkedIn have more positive attitudes toward the network.

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Although most Americans would choose to be healthy if that option were easier, obesity is expected to increase in the coming years, largely due to the negative influence of environmental factors of unhealthy food choices and increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Possible solutions to these issues include an emphasis on education and increased transparency in nutritional information labels for consumers.

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As campaign rhetoric heats up heading into the November elections, scholars at the University of California, Riverside are available to discuss issues from California's initiative process and the impact of foreclosures on voting to immigration policy and the economy.

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As campaign rhetoric heats up heading into the November elections, scholars at the University of California, Riverside are available to discuss issues from California's initiative process and the impact of foreclosures on voting to immigration policy and the economy.

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As campaign rhetoric heats up heading into the November elections, scholars at the University of California, Riverside are available to discuss issues from California's initiative process and the impact of foreclosures on voting to immigration policy and the economy.

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As campaign rhetoric heats up heading into the November elections, scholars at the University of California, Riverside are available to discuss issues from California's initiative process and the impact of foreclosures on voting to immigration policy and the economy.

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As campaign rhetoric heats up heading into the November elections, scholars at the University of California, Riverside are available to discuss issues from California's initiative process and the impact of foreclosures on voting to immigration policy and the economy.

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As campaign rhetoric heats up heading into the November elections, scholars at the University of California, Riverside are available to discuss issues from California's initiative process and the impact of foreclosures on voting to immigration policy and the economy.

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As campaign rhetoric heats up heading into the November elections, scholars at the University of California, Riverside are available to discuss issues from California's initiative process and the impact of foreclosures on voting to immigration policy and the economy.

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As campaign rhetoric heats up heading into the November elections, scholars at the University of California, Riverside are available to discuss issues from California's initiative process and the impact of foreclosures on voting to immigration policy and the economy.

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As campaign rhetoric heats up heading into the November elections, scholars at the University of California, Riverside are available to discuss issues from California's initiative process and the impact of foreclosures on voting to immigration policy and the economy.

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Who's Positive, a national HIV awareness organization, today announced the results of a year-long online survey measuring support for over-the counter (OTC) HIV testing. The organization will present these results at the upcoming U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Blood Products Advisory Committee (BPAC) on May 15, 2012.

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National Association for People with AIDS (NAPWA) President and CEO Frank Oldham, Jr. Advocates for a Three Pronged Strategy to End the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Prevention, Research to Lead to Better Treatments, and Leveling the Playing Field for Access to Healthcare and Economic Opportunity

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Guppies in the wild have evolved over at least half-a-million years — long enough for the males' coloration to have changed dramatically. Yet a characteristic orange patch on male guppies has remained remarkably stable, though it could have become redder or more yellow. Why has it stayed the same hue of orange over such a long period of time?

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Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor. This quote from the African American playwright and novelist, James Baldwin, was recently used by Dr. Jack P. Calareso, President of Anna Maria College, Paxton, MA when discussing the cost of higher education and students of low economic means. Referencing research that identified that 80% of the U.S.’s low income students are forced to enroll in the least selective colleges and universities, Dr. Calareso forces educational leaders, government and elected officials and others to face the facts that poorer students have limited access to more selective institutions.

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The uncertain economy continues to create fear in the collective hearts of Americans worried about their financial futures.

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Findings of a recent study conducted by Newswise indicate that as many as 70% of media professionals have profiles on the popular social networking site LinkedIn. Further investigation reveals that their attitudes toward LinkedIn, and social networking in general, remain somewhat ambivalent. An informative report on the study provides a sampling of survey responses, and an assessment of perceptions about the value of social networking from a professional media perspective.

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The first of its kind, an effectiveness study by Newswise has shown that 93% of research news releases and 77% of feature news releases get at least 5 news clips in major media outlets. The study also explored the reach and relevance of web search results duplicating the original news release.

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If you are journalist getting the PUBLIC version of the Newswise wires, you are not getting the full benefit of Newswise services. As a member of the media, you are eligible to receive exclusive, REPORTERS only content with a full Press Pass from Newswise. Click the link above or click the headline for more information.

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In a step toward delivering increasingly customized content to the media, Newswise has added RSS feeds to each Newswise Channel. This feature will provide instant alerts whenever a new article is posted on a range of popular topics, such as cancer research, heart disease, and technology.