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Paralysis Recovery, Bee Architecture, Perinatal Treatment


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Today, you’ll learn about a paralyzed man who is making a recovery after receiving stem cell therapy, how bees learn architecture, and a potential new treatment for postpartum depression in new mothers.  

 

Paralysis Recovery  

 

  • “Paralyzed man who can walk again shows potential benefit of stem cell therapy.” by Amanda Dimare. 2024.  
  • “Study documents safety, improvements from stem cell therapy after spinal cord injury.” by Susan Barber Lindquist. 2024.  
  • “Spinal cord injury.” WHO. 2024.  
  • “Case report: Stem cells a step toward improving motor, sensory function after spinal cord injury.” by Susan Barber Lindquist. 2019.  

 

Bee Architecture 

 

  • “The inheritance of alternative nest architectural traditions in stingless bees.” by Viviana Di Pietro, et al. 2024.  
  • “Stingless Bees: Their Behaviour, Ecology and Evolution.” by Christoph Gruter. 2020. 
  • “Stigmergy as a Universal Coordination Mechanism: components, varieties and applications.” by Francis Heylighen. N.d.  

 

Perinatal Treatment 

 

  • “Esketamine injection just after childbirth reduces depression in new mothers.” EurekAlert! 2024.  
  • “Is Esketamine the Game-Changer for Depression We Want?” by EJ Dickson. 2019.  
  • “What is Perinatal Depression?” American Psychological Association. 2023.  

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