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NickOnMars t1_j9bp9i0 wrote

Reply to comment by NickOnMars in Third person cured of HIV after stem cell transplant, researchers say by esprit-de-lescalier

I'm bored, so I asked ChatGPT. Answer is as follows.

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It is true that the CCR5 mutation is relatively rare in the general population, occurring in less than 1% of people of European descent and even less frequently in other populations. However, it is important to note that the use of stem cell transplants to treat HIV is a highly specialized and complex procedure that is typically only used in cases of life-threatening blood disorders or cancer.

The selection of a bone marrow donor involves careful matching based on several factors, including blood type and other genetic markers. The donor must also undergo a thorough medical screening process to ensure that they are healthy and able to donate bone marrow safely. So, the illegal harvesting of bone marrow is unlikely to occur, as the process requires significant medical expertise and infrastructure.

It is also worth noting that stem cell transplants carry significant risks, including the potential for severe side effects such as infection, graft-versus-host disease, and even death. Therefore, stem cell transplants are typically reserved for cases where the potential benefits outweigh the risks, and they are not a viable option for most people with HIV.

In summary, while the CCR5 mutation is rare, the risk of illegal bone marrow harvesting is low, and stem cell transplants are a complex and risky procedure that is reserved for specific cases of life-threatening conditions.

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Apophyx t1_j9dqq8j wrote

I'd be very careful in seeking factual answers from ChatGPT. ChatGPT can't provide refefences and citations, so it's very hard to back up its claims. It might make an answer that sounds convincing, there's no guarantee for it to be factual. It's a language model, not an encyclopedia.

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Insufferablelol t1_j9ek9hd wrote

Even if you ask it for reference and citations it makes those up too lol

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__Loot__ t1_j9ey9fg wrote

I noticed this when using this for my programming. A’lot of times its right, but you can’t just blindly follow it. Because theres a’lot of times there’s something wrong with the code but I’d say its 75% - 90% right then. Still a huge time saver. It even documents code or finds bugs. But its far from perfect but I’m hoping it will get there.

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