Latest Inventions on Science & Technology Recent research in Harvard Medical School ▪ Cellular Learning: Recent research suggests human cells can exhibit a form of learning known as habituation. ▪ Definition of Habituation: Habituation is the process where an organism stops responding to repeated stimuli over time. ▪ Research Details: The study was conducted by researchers from Harvard Medical School and the Centre for Genomic Regulation, published in Current Biology. ▪ Findings: Four molecular networks within cells exhibit habituation, functioning similarly to animal brains. Two types of cellular memory were identified, with one fading quickly. ▪ Implications: The research raises questions about cellular capabilities, potentially explaining chemotherapy resistance in cancer cells and antibiotic resistance in bacteria. ▪ Further Research: More studies are needed to validate these findings and gather real-world biological data. ▪ Centre for Genomic Regulation: This Spain-based center focuses on understanding gene functions and their implications in health and disease. ▪ Current Biology: A scientific journal that publishes research on various biological topics, including cellular processes and evolution. ▪ Ciliate: Single-celled organisms with hair-like structures that exhibit primitive learning abilities similar to animals
