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Scientists create device that uses ‘light tweezers’ to trap and move viruses

Sciencedaily.com 

A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has created a laser-powered device that can trap and move viruses using light. The device, which has the ability to manipulate light to act as 'tweezers', would aid in the development of new approaches to disease diagnosis and the study of viruses, as the device can precisely 'move' a single virus to target a particular part of a cell.

Four commonly used medications reverse Alzheimer's disease in mice

Sciencedaily.com 

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in Western societies and it is estimated that 24 million people worldwide have this condition. Researchers have managed to reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mice by administering drugs currently used to treat hypertension and inflammation in humans.

Juston Burris returning to Panthers practice

NBCSports.com 

The Panthers designated Myles Hartsfield for return from injured reserve last week and another defensive back took a step back toward returning to the lineup on Wednesday. Safety Juston Burris will practice with the team on Wednesday for the first time since going on injured reserve. Burris injured his groin in the team’s Week Three [more]



Judge in Prince Andrew suit says key document can be secret

The Independent 

The New York judge assigned to a lawsuit alleging Prince Andrew sexually abused an American when she was 17 says a 2008 legal agreement that his lawyer says would protect him against the claims can remain secret

Bone mineral density decreases less than expected after menopause

Sciencedaily.com 

Bone mineral density at the femoral neck bone in postmenopausal women decreased by an average of 10% during a 25-year follow-up, according to a new study. Being the world's hitherto longest follow-up of changes in bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, the study shows that bone loss after menopause is significantly lower than has previously been assumed on the basis of earlier studies.

Fun Activities you should Definitely Try during your Koh Samui Vacation

List.ly 

A Listly List - Heading to Koh Samui on your next vacation and creating your itinerary for your trip? [Things to do in Samui](http://bit.ly/2JiPxgM) are plenty during your stay at hotels and resorts such as Avani+ Samui Resort. You may go for a run on Chaweng Beach and then enjoy a blissful Thai massage therapy if you feel like it. And if by any chance you are an adventure lover, you can go jungle trekking, or even enjoy a kayaking tour experience while in Koh Samui. - Beach Run on Chaweng Beach... Читать дальше...

Tiny pterosaurs dominated Cretaceous skies

Sciencedaily.com 

The newly hatched juveniles of large and gigantic pterosaurs likely out-competed other smaller adult pterosaur species to dominate the Late Cretaceous period around 100 million years ago, a new study has found.

Cat’s meow: Robotic pet boosts mood, behavior and cognition in adults with dementia

Sciencedaily.com 

Researchers tested the effectiveness of affordable, interactive robotic pet cats to improve mood, behavior and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia. Mood and behavioral symptoms were measured along with cognition using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). Intervention with this robotic cat improved all mood scores over time, with significant improvements in mood and depression. More than half of the participants scored higher on the MMSE post-test than pretest, with slight... Читать дальше...





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