DRUG AGAINST CANCER

Researchers at the Center for Cellular Therapy, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto (SP - Brazil) identified one of the genes responsible for the activation of cells responsible for metastasis - the process in which cancer spreads through the body via the bloodstream. Hotair known as the gene triggers a mechanism which transforms the

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mesenchymal cancer cells - with the ability to exit the site of origin and lodge in other organs. With the discovery, recently published in scientific journals such as the American Stem Cells, researchers believe it is possible to inhibit the future, the action of genes and maintain localized cancer, which would facilitate the healing of disease.

According to the professor of genetics and a researcher Wilson Araújo Silva Júnior, were three years of research to identify which genes might be involved with the development of tumors . The relation to the hotair cancer was already known , but its function expansion was evident in the study . "We have important information , which is to show that the hotair is one of the genes that are involved in the activation of metastasis . Already it is known that metastasis is a stage in the evolution of the tumor makes it difficult to control the cancer. Already knew that the hotair is a gene that is highly active in metastatic tissues . what we did not know was that he is one of the genes that was triggering metastasis , " he explains.

Smith Jr. states that the hotair , as a gene that produces protein has the ability to regulate the expression of other genes. Thus, it is known that other genes regulated by it are also responsible for the activation of the process of metastasis. " The hotair is an important component to activate metastasis , it is an RNA gene . What it does is regulate the activation of other genes , which indeed are involved in metastasis," he says.

The next step of the study , according to the researcher , is identify which genes controlled by hotair who are also involved in the activation of metastasis . The goal is that in the future you can find a way to inhibit the action of these genes , so keep cancer is located in only one area .

" This discovery is not a cure for cancer , but it is an element that , with others, can serve as a tool for pharmaceutical companies to develop drugs to control the tumor. Controlling the action of this gene, is automatically controls the action of genes that it regulates . Here you have, in theory , control the spread of the tumor. This is already a breakthrough. By controlling metastasis , you hold the localized tumor , "he concludes .

SOURCE: GLOBO.COM

BRAZIL FOR SALE!!!

The new petrol reserve (Libra Camp) discovered in Brazil, was  sold this week to a "group" of petrol companies (Total, Shell, and 2 chinese companies). The area has 1500 square kilometres, and the production will be from 8 to 12 millions of barrels per year.

The population is very disappointed with the government that is selling the natural riches.

Many manifestations have been around the country, because the people are not happy with the huge amount of money spent to make the world cup 2014, and the shortage in the quantity of hospitals, schools, roads, airports, etc

The Giant is for sale! 

Do you have any deal???

BRAZILIAN RESEARCHERS WILL TEST AIDS VACCINE

Researchers will test in monkeys one Brazilian vaccine against HIV, from the second half.

The prediction is that the experiments lasting 24 months, and the goal is to find a more effective method of immunization against AIDS to be used in humans, the statement said the agency FAPESP.

The immunizing contained in the vaccine was developed and patented by scientists at the Faculty of Medicine, USP, and christened HIVBr18. The project began in 2001 and was developed by three researchers - Edecio Cunha Neto, Jorge Kalil and Simone Fonseca.

The current stage of preclinical testing, to be held in the second half, will be made in a colony of rhesus monkeys maintained by the Instituto Butantan. The advantage of doing the tests, according to the Agency FAPESP, is the similarity between the human immune system and monkeys, and the fact that they are susceptible to SIV, which gave rise to HIV.

Scientists estimate that, at the current stage of development, the vaccine should not completely eliminate HIV from the body, but it could keep the load of virus infected reduced to the point one does not develop immunodeficiency and not transmit the virus.

WHALES ALMOST EAT DIVERS!!!

A team of divers was filming in Souza Rock, California (USA), had a scare after two humpback whales suddenly emerged and almost swallowed two divers among the fish.

Once the animals go up, the divers get scared and swim fast to climb on the boat as soon as possible, amid laughter from other crew members. 

Fortunately, both were unharmed, and were not affected by the giant mammals.

Lucky boys!

POPE BENEDICT XVI: HUMILITY AND DIGNITY

An act of humility and dignity of Pope Benedict XVI renouncing main position within the Catholic Church.

The Pope Thanked his flock for respecting his decision to retire and said he was standing down for the good of the Church.

"I took this step in full awareness of its gravity and novelty but with Profound serenity of spirit," he said in his address.

As a result of his surprise announcement, the Church has now amended its laws to bring forward the election of a successor.

The conclave beginning in mid-March would have left little time to have a new pope installed for one of the most important periods in the Catholic calendar, Holy Week, leading up to Easter, Which begins on 24 March.

BLOOD LAKE

It would be the end of the world?

In the state of Texas, in the United States, a lake was completely red in a few hours.

What happened was an accelerated growth of algae (Chromatiaceae sp) due to rapid drying of the water reservoir and low level of oxygen.

Relax, this is not the end of the world!

ENGLAND 2 X 1 BRAZIL

More than 87 thousand people, a legendary stadium, an opponent of weight, as many asked, and for a penalty after just 18 minutes of play. 

The setting was perfect for the Brazilian team build a victory over England on Wednesday in London at the return of Luiz Felipe Scolari. 

The defense of the Ronaldinho's penalty kick, honored for his 100 matches for the team, changed the course of the duel at Wembley. 

After all, the British dominated after that and made 2-1 with goals from Rooney and Lampard experienced. Fred noted for team green and yellow.

SNAKES GOING TO SLEEP

The owner of a zoo in the Philippines read books to their snakes every night.


"Many people have dogs and cats as pets and live with them throughout the house. I do the same, but my pets are snakes."


Emmanuel Tangco also makes presentations in pool with snakes.

The Lunar New Year begins on February 10 and marks the Year of the Snake.

STARTING ON FACEBOOK!!!

TODAY WE STARTED ON FACEBOOK!!!

BRAZIL 43 X 0 ENGLAND

That's it!!! You didn't read wrong!!! Just before the friendly match next month, Brazil beated England for a huge diference!!!

Today in Rio de Janeiro the temperature got 43.2C, a unbelievable record for the last 28 years!!! 

Otherwise, in London, the thermometers shown 0C, a freezing day with blue sky.
When the night comes, the snow make a beautiful make up to city.

The cold and freeze weather has promise to be long for at least one more week!

HEY!!! THIS IS MY FISH!!!

A user of the social network Reddit labeled "Mancubus1" posted a photo of the moment when a shark tried to take the water, and once wrapped the fishing line, another shark came up and bit the fish, taking it back to the water .

Several people made jokes with the image, saying it was a "reverse fishing." The image spread across the network and has been played over 1 million times.

SOURCE: GLOBO.COM

INVASION OF THE ALMIGHT

Corinthians, who won the trophy in 2000, become the first South American team to win the competition twice.

The Blues become the first team since 2006 to fail to win the Club World Cup after winning the Champions League.

Paolo Guerrero scored the only goal on 69 minutes when he reacted quickest to head home past three Blues players.

Fernando Torres had a chance to force extra time but fired straight at Cassio with only the goalkeeper to beat.

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CORINTHIANS BACKED 30.000 FANS TRAVELLED TO YOKOHAMA.

The South American side, who won the Copa Libertadores in July, created their best chance of the first half when Guerrero shot across goal and the ball reached Emerson, whose shot from a narrow angle hit the outside of the post.

Frank Lampard, who was making his first Chelsea start since suffering a calf injury in a Champions League game against Shakhtar Donetsk on 23 October, played another intelligent pass, which Torres controlled on his knee before having his shot saved by Cassio.

The Corinthians goalkeeper then tipped wide a curling effort from Moses and also denied Mata as Chelsea pushed to become only the second English team to win the competition after Manchester United's success in 2008.

But Corinthians went ahead midway through the second half when Paulinho, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City, collected a pass and ran into the penalty area.

Torres had a glorious chance to level when he had only Cassio to beat but could not take the opportunity.

The Blues ended the game with 10 men 
after Cahill clashed with Emerson.

They managed one final shot, Mata hitting the base of the post, but Corinthians, who won the trophy in 2000, become the first South American team to win the competition twice.

SOURCE: BBC SPORT