The A﹠P Professor Science & Education Updates - Issue #211

Life Science

Your mind is in fact an ongoing construction of your brain, your body, and the surrounding world. 

Researchers have identified thousands of genes that contribute to the 40 percent of height variation among people of European ancestry.

Mucus-producing mucin proteins have repeatedly and independently emerged in mammals, possibly through co-option of existing proteins into slime factories

In a laboratory study, human epithelial cells were treated with the lubricant before being exposed to HIV or a herpes virus, with subsequent infection rates being as low as 20 per cent

Studies in mammals have shown that the 'memories' of various environmental effects – such as diet, weight, and stress – can be passed on from fathers to offspring, despite these effects not being coded for in the DNA sequences carried by sperm.

Mounting evidence suggests that humans may have the biological hardware to benefit from some aspects of hibernation. Switching on these mechanisms could treat cardiac arrest, boost longevity and help people travel further into space

Questioning long-standing models of spinal locomotor circuits.

In the quest for treatments for people struggling with long COVID, some researchers have evaluated hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), but the science is far from settled, and questions remain about its feasibility.

Teaching & Learning

Academic clutter is about much more than extra papers, files, and books lying around. It involves taking a good look at the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual "stuff" that is constraining or otherwise impeding your growth. Learn how by joining us for this class series.

TAPP News & Notes

Fabella | Barrier macrophages | Interstitium | Button & zipper junctions | Lymph node micro-organs | Bone vessels | Tubarial salivary gland