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Key to aggressive breast cancer identified

Washington, Oct 31 : Researchers at UC Davis Cancer Center have discovered that the HER2 gene itself is the key behind the aggressiveness of HER2-positive breast cancer.

They found that HER2 advances tumour growth by shutting down its own regulator gene, labelled LRIG1 and commonly called "Lig-1".

The new study comes in line with recent research showing that Lig-1 limits the growth-promoting signals of HER2.

Now, the researchers have found that the regulator is significantly suppressed when compared to healthy breast tissue.

The Aussie sex shop that also runs a child-minding service!

Melbourne, Oct 31 : A new sex shop Down Under is marketing itself as the family-friendly alternative, with the help of colouring-in books and an ad hoc child-minding service.

Far from the stereotype of dingy, dimly lit and well-hidden sex shops, the Little By Little Adult Concept Store''s approach to business at Hillcrest is rather unique.

However, the new business has been caught in a battle for survival with Logan City Council and some surrounding businesses.

Since the business'' location is in a shopping complex that also contains a dental surgery, a chemist, a bakery and a beauty salon, two official complaints have been lodged with Logan City Council.

The sex shop also neighbours the New Life Lutheran Church.

Sarkozy’s animated ‘Bling Bling’ video making waves on YouTube

London, October 31 : French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s penchant for “flashy” items like large gold Rolex and Ray-ban sunglasses has been criticised in an animated YouTube clip, which has become a hit in the country.

The five-minute clip, entitled ‘Le King of Bling Bling’, shows Sarkozy surrounded by scantily-clad women, singing "I am the King of Bling-Bling".

The video begins with his wife Carla Bruni’s voice, and then shows Sarkozy driving through town in a sports car.

He later appears wearing a lot of gold jewellery or "bling", smoking a cigar, and clutching several mobile phones.

The president also raps with glamorous women in a nightclub in the video.

Stem cell therapies for heart disease come closer to reality

Washington, Oct 31 : Taking a crucial step towards stem cell therapies, scientists have revealed that our bodies'' ability to respond to an internal ''mayday'' signal may ultimately pave the way for long-awaited regenerative medicine.

The study from the University of Bristol has brought stem cell therapies for heart disease one step closer.

Led by Dr Nicolle Krankel, the researchers have discovered how our bodies initiate DIY rescue and repair mechanisms when blood supply is inadequate, for example in diabetic limbs or in the heart muscle during heart attack.

Tiny fungi sexually reproduce while infecting humans

Washington, Oct 31: Scientists have found that tiny fungus, called microsporidia, that causes chronic diarrhea in AIDS patients, organ transplant recipients and travellers, is a member of the family of fungi that have been discovered to reproduce sexually.

The research team has proven that microsporidia are true fungi and that this species most likely undergoes a form of sexual reproduction during infection of humans and other host animals.

The findings of the study led by researchers at Duke University Medical Centre, could help develop effective treatments against these common global pathogens and may help explain their most virulent attacks.

Aniston blacklists Pink from her circle over ‘stupid’ comment

New Delhi, Oct 31 : Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston is so livid with popstar Pink’s ‘stupid’ comment that she has blacklisted her from her circle.

According to the grapevine, Pink got into a heated argument with Jennifer’s ‘beau’ John Mayer, and her comments didn’t go down well with the actress.

However, Pink revealed that she was actually defending Jennifer, as John enraged was talking loosely about women, reports China Daily.

"I got into an argument with him. He said something along the lines of, ''I only s**g really stupid women'', and I said, ''I guess they would have to be,” Pink said.

"I don''t get him and Jennifer at all,” Pink added.

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