Queen Mary, University of London


Queen Mary, University of London was known as Queen Mary and Westfield College until 2000. Queen Mary is a constituent college of the University of London. Queen Mary has a staff of over 3,000 and offers degrees and programmes across 21 academic departments and institutes within three sections. The sectors include, Science and Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences and Laws and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. The medical school traces its roots to 1123 AD.

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Using magic to learn about maths

Using magic to learn about maths

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created Jun 03, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 3

(PhysOrg.com) -- An academic from Queen Mary, University of London has launched a series of videos featuring magic tricks that are conjured from a mathematical perspective.


Magic ingredient in breast milk protects babies' intestines

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Jun 30, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have discovered that an ingredient in human breast milk protects and repairs the delicate intestines of newborn babies.


How your body clock avoids hitting the snooze button

Biology /

created Jan 29, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered a new part of the mechanism which allows our bodyclocks to reset themselves on a molecular level.


Frog's immune system is key in fight against killer virus

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Feb 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered how changes to a frog's immune system may be the key to beating a viral infection which is devastating frog populations across the UK.


Enzyme is key to clogged arteries

Medicine & Health / Research

created Sep 24, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have made an important discovery in understanding what causes arteries to clog up.


New pill to treat multiple sclerosis

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Apr 30, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

A new drug for multiple sclerosis can dramatically reduce the chances of a relapse or a deterioration of the condition, according to a new study from researchers at Queen Mary, University of London.


Young men living at home with parents are more violent

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jul 20, 2009 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Young men who stay at home with their parents are more violent than those who live independently, according to new research at Queen Mary, University of London.


Developing long-term relations with robots

Technology / Other

created Apr 13, 2008 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London are leading an international project which is set to advance the relationship between robots and humans, as part of new European project called LIREC - Living with Robots and ...


Single test could cut global deaths from cervical cancer

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Apr 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- A one-off test for cervical cancer could reduce deaths in the developing world, according to a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.


Why fish oils help and how they could help even more

Medicine & Health / Research

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (27) | comments 9

New research from Queen Mary, University of London and Harvard Medical School has revealed precisely why taking fish oils can help with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.


PER:PER protein pair required for circadian clock function

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Apr 29, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered a new protein complex operating in fruit fly circadian clocks, which may also help to regulate our own biological clocks.


Fallow deer become hoarse in the hunt for a mate

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 19, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Fallow deer become hoarse when trying to attract a mate, according to scientists from Queen Mary, University of London.


Discovering the secret code behind photosynthesis

Biology /

created Feb 25, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered that an ancient system of communication found in primitive bacteria, may also explain how plants and algae control the process of photosynthesis.


World's first album of Twitter music available now

World's first album of Twitter music available now

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (3) | comments 0

For the first time, you can now download an album of digital music written exclusively for Twitter.


Smells like bees' spirit

Smells like bees' spirit

Biology /

created Aug 13, 2008 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Bumblebees choose whether to search for food according to how stocked their nests are, say scientists from Queen Mary, University of London.