Share this post ✔️ The A&P Professor Science & Education Updates - Issue #89theapprofessor.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOther ✔️ The A&P Professor Science & Education Updates - Issue #89Kevin PattonNov 17, 2021Share this post ✔️ The A&P Professor Science & Education Updates - Issue #89theapprofessor.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherShareLife ScienceHuman neurons have fewer ion channels, which might have allowed the human brain to divert energy to other neural processes.Unusual clusters on neurons are calcium-signaling “hotspots” that activate gene transcription, allowing neurons to produce crucial proteins.Extraordinary shape makes births more difficult, but guarantees stability. The relatively narrow human birth canal presumably evolved as a “compromise” between its abilities for parturition, support of the inner organs, and upright walking.Fasting reduces high blood pressure in rats by changing the gut microbiota composition. But fasting still shouldn't be a go-to yet Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of premature death worldwide, causing over 17 million deaths annually.Chromosomes are long, winding DNA molecules containing all of an organism's genes. Different chromosomes contain different parts of a complete genetic code, all important in different ways.The ability to control our dreams is a skill that more of us are seeking to acquire for sheer pleasure. But if taken seriously, scientists believe it could unlock new secrets of the mindTeaching & LearningThe first time kids had to get a vaccine to go to school was more than 200 years ago. The disease? Smallpox. For the past four decades, all 50 U.S.At a time when many higher education institutions are closing or merging because of a decline in the supply of high school graduates, a surprising number of new ones are opening.If you’ve been feeling exhausted, here’s how to know if you just need a relaxing weekend, or if it’s something more major. 3 minute ReadIf you have had a long week at work, you might be justifiably exhausted and feeling like you can’t do anything productive.TAPP News & NotesWhat is Burnout? How do we deal with burnout? How can we prevent burnout? How can we support our burned-out peers? Our students?PreviousNext