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.

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.

Last year, in retirement, I took a trial separation from watching MLB in its torpid entirety.