The Scientist
Brown Fat Linked to Better Cardio and Metabolic Health
Paul Cohen of the Rockefeller University describes his study of thousands of people, finding that the energy-burning tissue is tied to a lower risk of for several diseases, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
The Wall Street Journal
Covid-19 vaccines expected to work on South Africa coronavirus strain
The Rockefeller team found that the E484K mutation knocked out one important class of antibodies, out of a total of four classes. But Dr. Nussenzweig said that other elements of a person’s immune response—whether triggered by a vaccine or an earlier infection—could still protect against Covid-19.
Nature News
Genetic variability of memory performance is explained by differences in the brain’s thalamus
An innovative approach from Priya Rajasethupathy has been used to link genetics to behavior in mice. The analysis identifies a gene that underpins the role of the brain’s thalamus region in maintaining short-term memory.
