The A&P Professor Science & Education Updates - Issue #170

Life Science

Astronauts lose decades' worth of bone mass in space that many do not recover even after a year back on Earth, researchers said Thursday, warning that it could be a "big concern" for future missions to Mars.

The genomes of bacteria and fungi used in food production bear the signs of domestication also seen in crops and livestock

Like snowflakes, no two people are exactly the same. You're probably used to the idea that people differ substantially in personality and in cognitive abilities – skills like problem-solving or remembering information.

Two viruses that cause tropical diseases manipulate their hosts into emitting more of a mosquito-attracting molecule.

Stem cells in human urine have the potential to regenerate tissue.

Severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) was linked with geographic latitude, an observational study showed.

Teaching & Learning

The modern world is stitched together by threads of written language. For those with the reading disorder dyslexia, the endless tangle of words can feel like an obstacle to survival.

Summary: Maintaining a growth mindset and belief in yourself as you age helps you succeed at skills you wish to master. So you could have become a pro footballer when you were younger, you say? Or really good at chess? Perhaps a world-renowned chef?

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