✔️ The A&P Professor Science & Education Updates - Issue #139

Life Science

A new test could help doctors detect Lyme disease sooner, which could help people receive more effective treatment.

The healthy participants had elevated levels of apolipoprotein(a), which is made in the liver and goes to the blood, where it carries cholesterol. High levels raise risk of heart attack, stroke, and narrowing of the aorta. Could silencing the gene that encodes the protein portion of apolipoprotein(a) lower the level, perhaps even preventing the heart disease?

In a small trial, immune cells that fight the Epstein-Barr virus have stopped the progression of multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune condition that can lead to symptoms, such as difficulty walking, that worsen over time

Researchers report they were able to make functional sperm in a dish, a feat previously only possible for mice.

Study reveals axon density is lower than previously believed between distant regions of the brain.

Researchers reviewed evidence from eight previously published papers which included data from 62,250 older adults across three continents.

Teaching & Learning

A recent study found that grade-forgiveness policies incentivize students to study STEM, take harder courses and stay in college—not slack off or simply boost their GPAs, as critics claim.

TAPP News & Notes

How do you prevent cheating in your anatomy and physiology class? Here are some ideas to explore to address academic integrity with your students.