SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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  1. tochatihu

    tochatihu Senior Member

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    ... states something like, "Scientists believe a light-sensitive freckle on a frog was the beginning of what would later evolve into an eyeball."

    Whatever the quote actually was, I hope it inspires some to read this impressive essay on evolution of vision:

    https://www.nature.com/articles/eye2017226

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    I also want to offer another

    https://journals.biologists.com/dev/article/147/19/dev182923/225925/Evolution-and-development-of-complex-eyes-a#:~:text=Single-chambered%20visual%20organs%2C%20like%20the%20vertebrate%20eye%2C%20have,an%20exacting%20morphology%20to%20enable%20specific%20visual%20functions.

    I wish that works like this could be made more widely accessible. But one problem is terminology; those off-putting words that have very lucid meanings.

    In biology instruction I regard as dismal, Material as wonderful as these may be presented, but when the exam comes there are questions like "Define plesiomorphy". I mean, DANG.

    A goal of science ought to be sharing the wonder and joy that comes from readings such as the above. Memorizing vocabulary lists for exams just snuffs that out.

    It is regrettable that so many people get introduced to science by uninspired teaching. Then decide it's not for them.. This system is as contagious as any disease we might discuss here.
     
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  2. bwilson4web

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    I am loath to share this because the source "dodgy":

    Doctors in China Anticipate Major COVID Peak; .. . .
    Epoch Times​

    Given recent changes, I agree we're headed for a brutal Fall respiratory season.

    Bob Wilson

    ps. Cleaning out some old files, found:
    upload_2025-6-16_7-59-5.png
     
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  3. bisco

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    that's a very strange article for epoch, which deals mainly in anti covid conspiracy theorizing.

    it will be an interesting fall/winter for those of us with compromised immune systems. a lot of super spreaders will be out and about. (squeezes N-95 nose bridge while typing)
     
    #7103 bisco, Jun 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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  4. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    I don't read their stuff.....
     
    #7104 ETC(SS), Jun 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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    agreed, i won't even click the links :eek:
     
    #7105 bisco, Jun 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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    Still talking about the new flu? :rolleyes:
     
    #7106 frodoz737, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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    if it warrants it, yes. even the old flu can be deadly to some
     
    #7107 bisco, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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    Oh no the new flu? What $200 jab are they pushing on us, now? (Hard PASS from this unvaccinated guy!)
     
    #7108 ColoradoBoo, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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    you are probably young(ish) with no comorbidities, but consider those you could spread it to
     
    #7109 bisco, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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    I've been taking 50,000 IU vitamin D3 since 2007. One of the effects I've noticed is that I've only had a two day sickness since then. Certainly a change from before then.

    No vaccines in at least 50 years. No covid, Certainly have allergies - control them with lyposomal vitamin C when necessary.

    I also take high dose vitamin K2 to control the calcification that the D supposedly causes. Primarily low fat vegan diet. Current experiment with high dose systemic enzymes (Vitalzym) to clear out the fibrin that accumulates with age.

    Maybe I'll need more when I get older. I'm 80 now...
     
    #7110 RobH, Jun 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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    No one has a problem with folks who get sick easily masking up...or whatever.
     
    #7111 frodoz737, Jun 16, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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