dbernard456
dbernard456 t1_j1s3s7g wrote
Reply to comment by rheumination in Ukraine drone reported shot down deep in Russian territory by Miserable-Lizard
Not mentionning that nukes that wont go supercritical will spread tons of highly radioactive stuff in the biosphere, which is almost worst than a nuked city.
dbernard456 t1_iy91dda wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in US bat species devastated by fungus now listed as endangered by zsreport
Go back and read my text.
...like making them vulnerable to fungi...
dbernard456 t1_iy8j9fs wrote
Bat immune system is really special, highly dependent on interferons that blocks viruses genes from replacating instead of a more standard mammal immune system.
They need this because of their very fast metabolism needed to power flight. If that was not the case, their immune system would go haywire and kill them quickly.
This all good however it has drawbacks, like making them vulnerable to fungi and making them a perfect incubator for all kind of viruses.
Those new viruses then can cross species create real great problems.
There is a reason why Covid is thought to have originated in bats.
dbernard456 t1_iy3g58z wrote
Reply to ‘Natural’ baby product company recalls toddler cups due to lead poisoning hazard by The_White_Light
Holy shit how can you let that happen
dbernard456 t1_j7w0bjk wrote
Reply to Killer whale moms are still supporting their adult sons — and it's costing them by RestSnorlax
Nature : older generations are sacrifiable if it means better survival of the newest generation.
Genetic information must flow.