Moos_Mumsy

Moos_Mumsy t1_jadedv1 wrote

Reply to Immune cells called microglia, which keep the brain free of debris but also contribute to inflammation, are the likely culprits behind concentration and memory problems ("chemo brain") that sometimes follow paclitaxel chemotherapy treatment, a new study in mice suggests. by memorialmonorail

Studies in mice rarely, if ever, translate to human models. It's such an obscene waste of research dollars and time to continue these efforts to cure mice when we all know it's not going to create any benefit for humans.

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Moos_Mumsy t1_j24tfn5 wrote

Reply to comment by arrogancygames in What do you imagine the world will look like in 2050? by psychosil444

You need to worry about what is happening NOW, and not the happy childhood memories of people born in the 50's as if we were committing some kind of crime. I'm sorry that my childhood was happy and carefree, unburdened with the knowledge of what was happening, but being angry at me for it will not change the past. As I said, as adults we are now aware of what was going on back then and we need to not allow that piece of history to repeat itself.

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Moos_Mumsy t1_j22hd2s wrote

Reply to comment by arrogancygames in What do you imagine the world will look like in 2050? by psychosil444

There was nothing great about the things you mentioned, but you need to be worried about the current rise of Fascism - Christo Fascism in particular that is aiming to bring those days of discrimination, hatred and racism back. I hate to think that I might live to see what my parents saw in the 30's and knowing that I am helpless to stop it.

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Moos_Mumsy t1_j221qam wrote

Reply to What do you imagine the world will look like in 2050? by psychosil444

I'm picturing something similar to the Star Trek Universe where the Bell Riots took place.

To those not familiar with that story line - it was basically the poor and mentally ill being confined to "sanctuary districts", supposedly to provide them with jobs, housing and food but instead they devolved into brutal internment camps. Conditions inside the districts were suppressed by the government so the general public outside of the districts were not aware of what was going on and thought everything was fine.

Both of my kids have chosen to remain childless, and I thank the stars for it because I couldn't stand to think that I had any grandchildren who have to live in the world currently being created.

Edited: Only to fix a brain fart typing error.

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