London, Apr 27 : Scientists from The Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research have identified a novel way to boost immune response to cancer.

During the study, the research team led by Dr. Pamela Ohashi, co-director, CFIBCR combined interleukin-7 (IL-7), a key component of the immune system, with a viral vaccine to improve the ability of the cells of the immune system to attack tumours.

They found that the combination improved immunity to tumours.

London, Apr 27 : Two studies at Stanford University have revealed that brain cells need to follow specific rhythms for proper brain functioning.

Such rhythms are apparently not working in tandem in diseases like schizophrenia and autism.

But, the new studies have shown that precisely tuning the oscillation frequencies of certain neurons can affect how the brain processes information and implements feelings of reward.

London, April 27 : A team of scientists has proposed the possibility of hypothetical particles called "hidden photons" being used to send secret emails through the Earth.

According to a report in New Scientist, the theory has been put forward by Andreas Ringwald at the German Electron Synchrotron (DESY) in Hamburg, and colleagues.

Hidden photons are a class of particles predicted by so-called supersymmetric extensions to the standard model of particle physics.

London, April 27 : In a new research that involved the use of computer simulations, scientists have shown that raindrops actually splash just a few microseconds before hitting the ground.

A liquid drop hitting a surface often flattens into a thin sheet that then bounces to form a crown shape.

Previous experiments have suggested the surrounding air plays a role: a droplet doesn't splash so easily when the air pressure is low, instead spreading out into a thin pancake.

London, Apr 27 : In a new study on stem cells, scientists at Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease have discovered a combination of genes, which can play a vital role in repairing damaged heart.

The research team led by Dr Benoit Bruneau has found that the combination of three genes can turn nonmuscle cells into beating heart cells.

"The heart has very little regenerative capacity after it has been damaged," said Nature magazine quoted Bruneau as saying.

London, April 26 : Atheists have turned to British schools to attack Christian societies, collective worship and religious education.

The National Federation of Atheist, Humanist and Secular Student Societies (AHS) is planning to launch recruitment drive this summer.

The campaign, supported by professors Richard Dawkins and AC Grayling, aims to establish a network of atheist societies in schools to counter the role of Christianity.