Researchers at King's College London, in collaboration with the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, have identified a group of 'ageing' genes that are switched on and off by natural mechanisms called epigenetic factors, influencing the rate of healthy ageing and potential longevity. http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Ageing-genes.aspx?NewsListing_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Collective-Spirit-afloat-.aspx A boat marking the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad has been launched today by Gregg Whelan, Creative Research Fellow at King's, and his project colleague, Gary Winters. Tue, 08 May 2012 12:38:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Collective-Spirit-afloat-.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Scientists-in-Sport-strikes-Gold-at-Podium-Awards.aspx King's College London is celebrating Olympic and Paralympic Games glory today after its Scientists in Sport programme triumphed at the first ever Podium Awards for London 2012 inspired projects. Fri, 04 May 2012 13:59:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Scientists-in-Sport-strikes-Gold-at-Podium-Awards.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Kings-leads-UK-trial-of-retinal-implant.aspx Scientists at King's are pioneering a UK trial of a retinal implant for patients with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye condition that gets worse over time. Wed, 02 May 2012 17:03:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Kings-leads-UK-trial-of-retinal-implant.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Capturing-the-Craftsman.aspx Almost 70 years since World War II, a Masters student from the Department of Defence Studies has previewed her film which depicts a soldier heading into battle with the enemy, in an act that, 'undoubtedly saved considerable casualties and damage', according to his commendation for the Military Medal. Tue, 01 May 2012 11:04:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Capturing-the-Craftsman.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Kings-supports-Universities-Week-2012.aspx King's is supporting Universities Week 2012 – a national campaign which aims to increase public awareness of the wide and varied role of the UK's universities. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:32:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Kings-supports-Universities-Week-2012.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Work-starts-on-new-therapy-to-prevent-Type-1-diabetes.aspx Scientists have launched a project to develop a new therapy for Type 1 diabetes. It is hoped the therapy will control the autoimmune responses that underlie the inflammation that leads to diabetes and prevent it from developing. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:29:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Work-starts-on-new-therapy-to-prevent-Type-1-diabetes.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Rogue-DNA-plays-key-role-in-heart-failure.aspx DNA from the heart's own cells plays a role in heart failure by mistakenly activating the body's immune system. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:01:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Rogue-DNA-plays-key-role-in-heart-failure.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/London-2012-Anti-Doping-Laboratory-Receives-Seal-of-Approval.aspx The London Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today marked the successful accreditation of the London 2012 Anti-Doping Laboratory. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:45:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/London-2012-Anti-Doping-Laboratory-Receives-Seal-of-Approval.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Landmark-breast-cancer-study.aspx A new study could revolutionise the way women with breast cancer will be diagnosed and treated in the future by reclassifying the disease into 10 completely new categories based on the tumour's genetic 'fingerprint'. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:36:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Landmark-breast-cancer-study.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/New-association-for-good-practice-in-Chinese-medicine-research.aspx King's scientists have officially launched the Good Practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Association today at a conference in Leiden, the Netherlands. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:27:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/New-association-for-good-practice-in-Chinese-medicine-research.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Sinking-the-Titanic-Myth.aspx On the centenary anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, a King's expert says people's knowledge of the notorious liner is based on cultural anecdotes rather than historical and scientific fact. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:51:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Sinking-the-Titanic-Myth.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Mumbai-Summer-School.aspx King's College London has launched its first summer school outside the UK for students in the Mumbai region. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:49:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Mumbai-Summer-School.aspx http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Kings-College-London-appoint-Andy-Allford-as-Head-of-Sports--Active-Lifestyles.aspx Andy Allford has been appointed as the College's Head of Sports & Active Lifestyles in the Department of Student Experience Support. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:42:00 GMT http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Kings-College-London-appoint-Andy-Allford-as-Head-of-Sports--Active-Lifestyles.aspx