The A﹠P Professor Science & Education Updates - Issue #198

Life Science

Being stuck in a specific perspective of time isn’t healthy, scientists say

Artist Neil Harbisson was born completely color blind, but these days a device attached to his head turns color into audible frequencies. Instead of seeing a world in grayscale, Harbisson can hear a symphony of color -- and yes, even listen to faces and paintings.

A meta-analysis of observational, prospective and randomized trials did not conclusively find any significant association between dietary saturated fat and risk for CVD, CHD, CV events or death.According to the meta-analysis published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, these findings do not support the position of “diet-heart hypothesis” that diets high in saturated fat

Some of the most popular diet advice in recent years has centered around the idea that the right timing for your meals can make a big difference in the amount of weight you lose.

A new study splits obesity into two distinct subtypes, each with their own effects on our body's functioning.

Evidence of charred dung may push the onset of animal husbandry back about 2,000 years

Teaching & Learning

Medical Science Navigator helps students structure their study of human anatomy and physiology to enhance learning and memory by using latest learning theories.

In conversation with Chris Geary, Senior Policy Analyst, Center on Education & Labor, New America.

TAPP News & Notes

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