Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Why do primates have view cells instead of place cells?

Hippocampal place cells that encode the spatial location of an individual during navigation are widely reported in rodents. However, studies in primates have instead reported hippocampal cells that encode views of the environment. Evolutionary adaptations for navigating during night and day may explain the divergence of hippocampal representations between species. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on January 7, 2025

Norovirus Can Survive on Clothes for a Month

Cases of norovirus, the dreaded stomach bug, are surging across the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, outbreaks have reached one of their highest levels in the past 12 years. Now, experts warn that the highly infectious virus can linger on… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on January 7, 2025

Blood Test Pinpoints When Vaccine Immunity Wanes

It’s long been a mystery why folks need a flu vaccine every year, even though immunizations they got in childhood continue to protect them from measles and mumps. Researchers now think they know why vaccine effectiveness varies – and they’ve even come up with a blood test to… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on January 7, 2025