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But the pathogen’s ability to remain infectious during torpid and active states is an important addition to this story.

In situations like these, there are defining moments along the way that set off alarm bells, but these clarion calls were left mostly unmet by a torpid international community.

Just 38 at the time, with three young children and a successful law career, the charismatic Mrs. Ewing sliced through Scotland’s torpid, sclerotic politics with her vision for an energized, independent nation.

Friday's sudden politician eruption, with the departures of Boris Johnson, Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams ended a torpid Westminster week with a bang - and it's an intriguing question how the aftershocks will manifest themselves in Parliament.

In previous studies, scientists genetically engineered these neurons to respond to light or certain chemicals, and found they could cause mice to enter a torpid state even when they were warm and well-fed.