tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post3571899582753577436..comments2023-10-25T04:48:34.609-04:00Comments on Claudie A.: The Penicillin of VirusesClaudie A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10726598163986994132noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-74028702287561492012011-08-15T08:39:08.389-04:002011-08-15T08:39:08.389-04:00I read about this last week and was totally in lov...I read about this last week and was totally in love. I'm not good at science, but I'm fascinated by all its wonder. I live for stories like this. <br /><br />At the same time that I read about this announcement, I also read that we discovered the darkest planet in the universe. It's darker than coal. Only 1% of all light reflects off the planet, although there is a very faint red glow it which scientists believe is from being so close to its sun that it is red hot on the inside. They believe its darker than dark appearence is due to chemical reactions of chemicals we haven't discovered yet.<br /><br />OUR WORLD IS SO AWESOME.Sommer Leighhttp://www.sommerleigh.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-83688831217558992372011-08-13T15:13:45.751-04:002011-08-13T15:13:45.751-04:00LG: And when you've got a good build-up, isn&#...LG: And when you've got a good build-up, isn't that the most satisfying part of any novel? Hero overcoming the odds to kick serious asses.<br /><br />GK: Yeah, this only works with virus producing dsRNA, but that 'only' is all RNA viruses except retroviruses. ssRNA viruses will very often, during replication, produce a dsRNA molecule (they use one strand to duplicate the other, which means that the strands are attached for a time).<br /><br />I've brushed up on my viruses a bit, and I think the ones who'd escape this drug would be the retroviruses and the DNA viruses (herpes, polyo, hepatite B). <br /><br />It might seem like in the end they only have half a solution, but most antibiotics also affect only half of what is present, sometimes less. They are broad tools that help begin treatment quickly, without having to identify the specific virus present. <br /><br />So yeah, amazing work. :) <br /><br />Sarah: Here's hoping! A lot of things could still go wrong in the testing (unexpected side effects, etc.), but it won't change the fact the technology and raw science works. Even if they need to rework the drug to make it safe for human use, they've come a long way, and I believe this will lead somewhere.Claudie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10726598163986994132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-87848152813961267452011-08-12T21:39:02.139-04:002011-08-12T21:39:02.139-04:00Wow. That's great! I like the idea that a few ...Wow. That's great! I like the idea that a few years down the road I might not have to suffer the flu anymore.Sarah McCabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10985261436020635823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-1106088061105583552011-08-12T16:34:50.522-04:002011-08-12T16:34:50.522-04:00I don't know much about viruses, but this will...I don't know much about viruses, but this will only work on ones that produce dsRNA, right? (i.e. it won't work on single-stranded ones or retroviruses)?<br /><br />In any case, it's still amazing. Hope everything works out with that drug.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-14917346253020481272011-08-12T15:17:56.106-04:002011-08-12T15:17:56.106-04:00It's like the most awesome plot twist at the e...It's like the most awesome plot twist at the end of a novel, and the bad guys are gonna get the crap beat out of them. :)Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-63244145450252104342011-08-12T13:56:45.321-04:002011-08-12T13:56:45.321-04:00Michael: I know! That article is so fascinating, I...Michael: I know! That article is so fascinating, I can't stop thinking about it since I've read it. I really, really hope the drug will pass all the clinical trials.<br /><br />cookie: Hurray! If you want, I can send you an ebola plushie as a congratz. :DClaudie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10726598163986994132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-43535213385444651312011-08-12T13:30:59.814-04:002011-08-12T13:30:59.814-04:00Yay! Another science post!
I saw an article on th...Yay! Another science post!<br /><br />I saw an article on this a few days ago, but haven't gotten the chance to read it. This is awesome news!<br /><br />Now I can overcome my irrational fear of Ebola. :Pcookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188576122682176946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-75203309491162961652011-08-12T13:20:11.545-04:002011-08-12T13:20:11.545-04:00Fascinating article you've posted here. Thanks...Fascinating article you've posted here. Thanks for the science news...it appeals to the geek inside me.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.com