The A﹠P Professor Science & Education Updates - Issue #194

Life Science

Researchers in China show that a technique used to replace diseased mitochondria does not affect early development.

Fat tissue contains projections of sensory nerves that counteract the effects of the sympathetic nervous system to control how adipose tissue behaves.

One patient couldn’t get rid of their coronavirus infection. The case gave scientists an unprecedented look at viral evolution.

Non-invasive stimulation of the vagus nerve can help strengthen communication between the stomach and brain within minutes.

Benefit seen in people with vascular risk factors or established vascular disease

Too much of a good thing is a bad thing

Essential nutrients found in fish counteract and provide neuroprotection against mercury in fish, researchers report. The new study says eating fish during pregnancy can help provide essential nutrients to the developing fetus.

Science journalist Helen Santoro, who was born missing a key brain region, describes her life as a research subject. Plus, how scientists would track a nuclear disaster in Ukraine, and Japan’s ‘zero heat deaths’ strategy.

Teaching & Learning

Erica M. Dolson reflects on her old grading practices and how she switched to new ones because of a very human experience: frustration.

TAPP News & Notes

Reviewing Our Syllabus | Telling the Story of Our Course | Our Syllabus Creates Our Course Culture

Is your Anatomy & Physiology Course a $#!+ Show? Or Is It an Interesting Story with Real-World Applications?