Binsky89

Binsky89 t1_jbrf11d wrote

Reply to comment by metalmaxilla in Ancient dormant viruses found in permafrost, once revived, can infect amoeba. Findings hint at a much bigger problem—as the planet warms and the permafrost melts, there is a chance of viruses emerging that are capable of infecting humans by Wagamaga

Yeah, OP explained what they meant by reviving.

I think it's an extremely poor choice of words for something that was never alive to begin with.

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Binsky89 t1_jbrbxt2 wrote

Reply to comment by Darwins_Dog in Ancient dormant viruses found in permafrost, once revived, can infect amoeba. Findings hint at a much bigger problem—as the planet warms and the permafrost melts, there is a chance of viruses emerging that are capable of infecting humans by Wagamaga

That definitely changes things then.

I still have to wonder why the author chose to use the term revive in the context of a thing that wasn't alive in the first place (unless things have changed since my biology course in 08). I feel like thawing would be a much more accurate descriptor of the process.

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Binsky89 t1_jbqzpyb wrote

Reply to comment by Wagamaga in Ancient dormant viruses found in permafrost, once revived, can infect amoeba. Findings hint at a much bigger problem—as the planet warms and the permafrost melts, there is a chance of viruses emerging that are capable of infecting humans by Wagamaga

None of that suggests that melting permafrost poses a risk of viruses re-emerging.

I don't know what's involved in 'reviving' a virus, but it sounds like human intervention is required for it to happen.

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Binsky89 t1_j5kezvu wrote

Reply to comment by thatistoomany in ELI5: How come some commercials will mention the competition by name but others use generic terms like “leading brand”? by OmarBarksdale

While I appreciate it, it's not a monumental achievement for me.

I like to say that sober me is not an alcoholic, but tipsy me is. I have no problem at all not drinking, but if I start I have a hard time stopping. It's just easier for me to not drink than to try to practice moderation.

I say this to point out that I haven't faced the same struggles quitting that true alcoholics do.

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Binsky89 t1_j5k1yxw wrote

Reply to comment by AdNormal5424 in TIL that Titanic crewman Herbert Pitman made an attempt to row his lifeboat over to rescue people in the water, but was overruled by the other occupants of the boat, who were worried about people swarming them and duly complied. Pitman said that this haunted him throughout his life. by ChadExtra

That's like rule 1 of saving a drowning person. If they're panicking then there's a great chance there will now be 2 drowning people.

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Binsky89 t1_j47fna4 wrote

Reply to THC and CBD improve wound healing. Phytocannabinoids Stimulate Rejuvenation and Prevent Cellular Senescence in Human Dermal Fibroblasts study says by johnhemingwayscience

Just anecdotal, I know, but I used D8 THC after my shoulder surgery and recovered about 2x faster than my doctor originally expected. I only had to go to like 6 PT appointments before I was told I didn't need it anymore.

I'm sure that some of that was because I was in shape prior to the surgery, but at least the pain relief contributed to me doing my PT homework to a greater degree than if I hadn't been using THC.

I also only needed opiates for 4 days post surgery.

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Binsky89 t1_ixj4pkr wrote

Reply to comment by Geawiel in Lopsided star cluster may disprove Newton and Einstein, controversial new study claims. An uneven distribution of stars in several nearby clusters may offer evidence of MOND — a controversial theory of gravity that disputes Newton and rejects the existence of dark matter. by nimobo

I feel like Einstein would have been ecstatic to have inspired generations of scientists dedicated to the pursuit of trying to prove him wrong.

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