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Mechanism which causes normal cells to develop into cancer has been uncovered by Queen Mary scientists Research from Queen Mary, University of London has uncovered the mechanism which causes normal cells to develop into cancer, giving hope in the fight against one of the UK's biggest killers. The study, published in the online journal PLoS ONE today (26 March), investigated the role of the notorious cancer gene FOXM1. Lead investigator Dr Muy-Teck Teh from Queen Mary, University of...

Researchers at Queen Mary, University of London have identified a new protein that makes pancreatic cancer cells less 'sticky' and therefore less able to attach to and invade other tissue. The protein, known as S100PBP, does this by suppressing a second protein called cathepsin Z. The research team has shown that cathepsin Z makes pancreatic cancer cells sticky, allowing them to spread to their surrounding environment. Prior to this study nothing was known about the function of S100PBP in...

LONDON, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Mint has unveiled five new precious metal variations of the only official UK GBP5 coin, struck to mark the occasion of Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Like the Brilliant Uncirculated version released a few months ago, the diamond jubilee coins [http://www.royalmint.com/Annex/DiamondJubilee/Diamond-Jubilee-Coins.aspx ] have been designed by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS to celebrate a regal achievement matched...

THE VAULT and CharityBids have partnered to sell a once-in-a-lifetime experience at The Blacks’ Annual Gala, Miami’s premiere celebrity charity event founded by Lea Black and her husband, acclaimed superstar attorney, Roy Black. (PRWEB) March 20, 2012 THE VAULT and CharityBids have partnered to sell a once-in-a-lifetime experience at The Blacks’ Annual Gala, Miami’s premiere celebrity charity event founded by Lea Black and her husband, acclaimed superstar attorney, Roy Black. The...

A new Wellesley College study shows that a queen bee’s promiscuity benefits the hive. Dr. Heather Mattila studied the lives of bee colonies and discovered that the more genetically diverse the worker bee, the healthier they are. These bees become so genetically diverse when the queen bee mates with multiple bees. Research in bees has been growing in recent years in order to better understand and protect them. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the honey bee population has...

LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary composer and performer Yanni's contemporary symphonic music has inspired millions of fans around the world. In concert, his passionate, soaring melodies and lush orchestration create a spirited and uplifting musical experience like no other. Yanni kicks off a world tour on April 17 with a North American itinerary, and a string of additional dates has just been added throughout July and August. Highlights among the...

A new study out of Wellesley College sheds light on the link between genetic diversity and healthier bee colonies—by revealing the makeup of the microscopic life found inside the guts, on the bodies, and in the food of these insects. For the first time, scientists discovered that genetically diverse populations of worker bees, a result of the highly promiscuous mating behavior of queens, benefited from diverse symbiotic microbial communities, reduced loads of bacteria from pathogenic...

Scientists discover protein and move a step closer to preventing cardiovascular disease Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London and the University of Surrey have found a protein inside blood vessels with an ability to protect the body from substances which cause cardiovascular disease. The findings, published online in the journal Cardiovascular Research, have revealed the protein pregnane X receptor (PXR) can switch on different protective pathways in the blood vessels....

Lake Naivasha provides natural experiment to investigate interaction between carp and crayfish Louisiana red swamp crayfish and common carp are two of the most invasive species on the planet yet how they interact has only recently been revealed by scientists at Queen Mary, University of London. The study, published in the online journal PLoS ONE, investigated the interaction between the crayfish and carp in Kenya's Lake Naivasha between 2001 and 2008. The crayfish were introduced to...