Mark Hoffman : Science World Report

Apr 02, 2013 02:05 PM EDT

Cancer Vaccine Uses Nanoparticles to Improve Human Immune Response Against Cancer Cells

A cancer vaccine using liposome cationic nanoparticles was developed by Iranian researchers at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, which works by activating the immunity system against one of the important cancer markers known as HER2/neu. It would have applications in pharmaceutical industries ...

Apr 01, 2013 11:53 PM EDT

Music Increases Killer Cell Counts And Lowers Levels of Stress Hormone Cortisol

Listening to music has direct effects on our body chemistry, it can lower the level of the stress hormone cortisol, while immunoglobulin A and killer cell counts increase, strengthening our immune system.

Apr 01, 2013 11:31 PM EDT

Experiment Shows Fluids Can Flow Upwards at Nanometer Scales

An interesting phenomenon involving nanowires and liquid that had been predicted by theorists was now experimentally demonstrated for the first time. The effect can be imagined as drinking a glass of water by just by inserting a solid wire into it and sucking on it as though it were a soda straw.

Apr 01, 2013 05:35 PM EDT

Significant Greening of Arctic With More Trees And Shrubs Expected Within Just 50 Years

The already risen temperatures in the Arctic will result in significant more green vegetation growing in many of the regions, although not in the proverbial Greenland, according to a new climate study.

Apr 01, 2013 12:18 PM EDT

New York City at Night Seen From ISS in Space (Photo)

This magnificent night image of the greater New York City metropolitan area was taken by one of the lucky Expedition 35 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International Space Station.

Apr 01, 2013 11:24 AM EDT

Fish Oil Confirmed to Enhance Immune System, White Blood Cell Activity

DHA-rich fish oil was found to enhance B cell activity, a white blood cell, according to a study appearing in the April 2013 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology.

Mar 31, 2013 01:59 PM EDT

NOvA Neutrino Particle Detector in Minnesota Records First 3D Tracks of Ghost Particles

The first completed section of the NOvA neutrino detector in Minnesota has recorded its initial three-dimensional images of particles. Compiled from data from cosmic rays, these landmark recordings mark a significant milestone in the NOvA neutrino experiment.

Mar 31, 2013 12:15 PM EDT

Ultimate Antibody Found to be Effective Against Every Type Of Cancer

Over ten years of cancer research paid off with the truly groundbreaking discovery of an "ultimate antibody" against cancer -- since it kills not just one or two, but all types of human cancer that it was tested on until now, it could result in a single treatment that would go a long way against the...

Mar 30, 2013 01:44 AM EDT

Super Fast 60 Ghz Gigabit RF Circuit From Korea Next Revolution in Smartphone Wireless Transfer

Scientists are currently studying the adoption of multi-gigabit per second (Gbps) wireless communication chips, over 100 times faster than a speedy wlan network, that operate at the over 60 gigahertz (GHz) frequency band.

Mar 29, 2013 11:48 PM EDT

Next ATV Space Station Resupply Spacecraft Becoming Ready for Launch

Europe's fourth Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), set to supply the International Space Station, now entered the final phase of preparations for its launch on top of the heavy-lift rocket Ariane 5.

Mar 29, 2013 03:45 PM EDT

Implantable Blood Sensor With Wirelessly Powered Microchip Developed

Scientists in Singapore developed a microscale electronic sensor that can be implanted under the skin and is connected by wireless data and power to continously monitor blood flow through artificial blood vessels.

Mar 29, 2013 10:29 AM EDT

Simple Technology to Produce Nanospheres Discovered

A simple and environmentally-friendly process to produce polymer-based nanospheres was developed by a research team at North Dakota State University, Fargo.