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A magic bullet against Seeläuse +++ cancer – a widespread disease number One in China +++ Zika Virus rages in Brazil

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Science of 05.02.2016

The keyword “laser cannon”, most think, well first of all once to Star Wars. The technology is there already for quite a long time and constantly find new possibilities for the use of lasers. As is a small Norwegian Team of inventors came up with the idea, an underwater laser cannon to build, to prevent small parasites to attack on fish spread themselves out. More specifically, salmon. This Seeläuse can for the fish not only uncomfortable, but even deadly. They threaten the existence of entire fish farms in Norway. Lars Bevanger has to demonstrate how the new wonder weapon against Seeläuse works.

World cancer day

On 4. February was world cancer day. Declared this day of action 2007. He is one of the most common causes of death more strongly into the consciousness of the people back. The country with the most cancer deaths worldwide is China. In the past year, died there, an estimated 2.8 million people diagnosed with cancer. More than 7,500 people a day. That it is the most populous country in the world also the most cancer deaths are actually should not surprise. But the rise in the death toll compared to previous years is huge. And it is the country’s health system is not at all prepared. From Beijing, reported Benjamin Eyssel.

Zika Virus

The Zika Virus is by mosquitoes. The big risk: Pregnant women can the Virus to their unborn children. Where there may be dangerous malformations. With an epidemic of the Zika Virus also have experts such as the University of tübingen tropical medicine expert Peter Kremsner not expect. Particularly affected is Brazil. From there, reports Anne Herrberg.

Editing and Moderation: Gudrun Heise