Mosaic Floor From A Villa In Baiae, An Ancient Roman Luxury Town Which Was Submerged Centuries Ago Due

Extremely good paragraph from an article exploring the concept of sentience in invertebrates

Inuit doll, made from hide and sealskin, 20th C

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Study of 6,000 Scans Reveals Brain-Wide Patterns Linked to ADHD Symptoms

A landmark study has identified specific patterns of connections across the brain associated with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivit

A landmark study has identified specific patterns of connections across the brain associated with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD), highlighting the importace of considering diverse neurological functions in understanding the nature of the condition. While the study is far from unique in its attempts to identify physical characteristics of ADHD in the brain's wiring, its method does aim to improve on past efforts.

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one of the culprits here in the public obliviousness about covid is that medical science has completely failed to integrate the fact that infections and injuries have permanent effects into wider culture. it has been documented and known for decades that narcolepsy follows viral and bacterial infections but most doctors wont mention this to you and many of them dont even know about it. every single time you get strep throat, an ear infection, the flu, food poisoning, a bonk on the head, major surgery, sepsis, or cold sores, you have a N% chance to develop permanent disability from it. the 'shit happens' principle of medical science has been seemingly purposefully erased from the public consciousness and im not entirely sure why. american litigiousness and the drug testing process maybe. getting food poisoning from someone not washing their hands before making your meal at a restaurant can not just kill you, but it can give you a permanent chronic illness like narcolepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroparesis, whatever. instead of this just being common knowledge we have this bizarre concept of diseases as being ineffable and irresistible but simply an inconvenience all good citizens must endure

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The Human Immunome Project: Mapping the Global Landscape of Immune Diversity to Enhance Drugs and Vaccines

The Human Immunome Project aims to revolutionize global health through unprecedented immunology insights and datasets.

In a landmark initiative, the Human Immunome Project (HIP) commenced at a summit in La Jolla, California, bringing immunology specialists together to address the greatest problems in healthcare and develop the largest immunology dataset in history. This ambitious endeavor seeks to revolutionize our comprehension of the human immune system, with the ultimate goal of enhancing global health.

The immune system is our body’s defense mechanism against outside invaders. It resembles a big barrier with numerous defense equipment. It is a whole arsenal of genes and proteins designed to combat disease, which comprises an army of B and T-cell soldiers, antibody shields, and cytokine messengers led by Human leukocyte antigens (HLA). Understanding this complicated system is critical to developing better immunizations, therapies, and even personalized medicine based on your unique immunological fingerprint. The Human Immunome Project is presently exploring this vast environment in the hopes of discovering a path to a healthy future.

The human immunome is a complex web of genes, proteins, and cells, representing our entire body’s defense mechanisms. This advanced network coordinates a multi-layered response to pathogenic threats and accurately protects our health. At the center of the immune system are the courageous B and T lymphocytes, specialist troops capable of recognizing and killing foreign intruders. B cells produce a flood of antigen-specific antibodies, molecular shields that neutralize infections and poisons.

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A picture that says “A student once asked anthropologist Margaret Mead, “What is the earliest sign of civilization? The student expected her to say a clay pot, a grinding stone, or maybe a weapon. 

Margaret Mead thought for a moment, then she said, “A healed femur.”

The second picture is a news headline. It is bolded and a much larger font. “27-year-old who couldn’t afford $1,200 insulin copay dies after trying cheaper version.”

The third picture is the same font and size as the Margaret Mead quote. It’s a continuation. It says, “A femur is the longest bone in the body, linking hip to knee. In societies without the benefits of modern medicine, it takes about six weeks of rest for a fractured femur to heal. A healed femur shows that someone cared for the injured person, did their hunting and gathering, stayed with them, and offered physical protection and human companionship until the injury could mend.” 

The fourth picture is another headline. It is in a large and bolded type. “Dying man who couldn’t afford to go to hospital after vomiting blood"

The fifth picture is a screenshot of the Margaret Mead story.

Mead explained that where the law of the jungle—the survival of the fittest—rules, no healed femurs are found. The first sign of civilization is compassion, seen in a healed femur. 

The next screenshot is of a slightly different font. The letters are pointier and the lines are a little curvier. It says, “Susan Finley returned to her job at a Walmart retail store in Grand Junction Colorado, after having to call in sick because she was recovering from pneumonia.

The day after she returned, the fifty three  year old received her ten year associate award — and was simultaneously laid off, according to her family. She had taken off one day beyond what is permitted by Walmart’s attendance policy.

After losing her job in May 2016, Finley also lost her health insurance coverage and struggled to find a new job. Three months later, Finley was found dead in her apartment after avoiding going to see a doctor for flu-like symptoms. 

A screenshot of a bold, bigger headline. It says ‘The house always wins’: Insurers’ record profits.

A final screenshot of smaller text with a slightly gray background. It says “We are at our best when we serve others. Be civilized.” /end ID.]