white-tailed deer SARS-CoV-2 evolution rate humans

SARS-CoV-2 evolved faster in deer than humans

3× the rate in humans

Free-ranging white-tailed deer have widespread SARS-CoV-2 infections. A study published in August 2023 reported that the virus evolved in deer at three times its rate in humans.

Some actions take longer in dreams than while awake

30–50% longer

In studies of lucid dreamers, counting seconds took about as long in a dream as while awake. But walking or doing squats in a dream took about 30–50% longer. Dream time therefore does not simply run at one faster or slower speed.

Toxic soils give native plants an edge

New Caledonia has soils rich in minerals that are toxic to many plants. Native species adapted to these soils can grow there, while foreign plants are poorly suited to them. This helps protect native plants from being displaced.

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white-tailed deer SARS-CoV-2 evolution rate humans

SARS-CoV-2 evolved faster in deer than humans

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