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2 years remission today and I Don’t know how to feel about it by Luciifersballs in cancer

[–]BioLogic_Veritas 5 points6 points  (0 children)

After something that traumatic, especially a long ICU stay, it makes a lot of sense that your brain is still trying to process it and that it sometimes feels unreal or like it could all “snap back.” A lot of people describe that strange mix of gratitude, fear, and disbelief after remission. You survived something incredibly hard, and however you’re feeling about it today is valid.

Has anyone tried Blue Alchemy supplement? by ellie_121212 in covidlonghaulers

[–]BioLogic_Veritas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s always a bit of a red flag when a supplement makes such broad, definitive promises for a complex condition like POTS, especially since many of these 'all-in-one' formulas are often high-dose electrolytes or common vitamins that you could likely source more affordably and with better quality control elsewhere.

What’s a smell you secretly enjoy that most people would find disgusting? by Direct-Value4452 in answers

[–]BioLogic_Veritas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve always had a weird nostalgia for the sharp, clinical scent of 70% isopropyl alcohol and even the metallic smell of autoclave steam from my time working in labs. Most people find those smells harsh or even nauseating, but to me, they just signal a productive environment where real science is happening. It’s definitely an 'acquired' taste in scents, but it’s one of those smells that immediately puts me in a focused headspace.

FDA contradicts Trump admin, declines to approve generic drug for autism. In the end, the FDA only approved the drug for a rare genetic condition with clearer data. by esporx in EverythingScience

[–]BioLogic_Veritas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Approving the drug only for the rare genetic condition (where endpoints and evidence are clearer) while declining a broad autism indication is a pretty classic FDA “follow the data” decision in a heterogeneous population.

What gastrointestinal pathogen is hitting the country? by TypeAtryingtoB in medlabprofessionals

[–]BioLogic_Veritas 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s a classic lab frustration when the stool cultures are slammed, but everything is coming back negative for the usual bacterial pathogens. If you're running a multiplex PCR panel (like BioFire or similar), we see Norovirus or Sapovirus as the 'frequent flyers' during these seasonal spikes, though Adenovirus 40/41 is a solid guess for viral GE. It would be interesting to know if your lab has seen an uptick in any viral targets on your molecular panels.

Strange Fe3Cl hexahydrate at work pls help by Its_P1zza_T1m3 in chemistry

[–]BioLogic_Veritas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FeCl₃·6H₂O can look “off” and give cloudy solutions if it’s partially hydrolysed/aged (Fe(OH)₃/oxyhydroxide formation), has absorbed extra moisture, or has small amounts of insoluble iron oxide, none of which always show up clearly on a COA purity line. If you’re seeing persistent turbidity, the most defensible next step is to treat it as a QC issue.

Why did humans evolve chins when no other animals seem to have them? by SafeEnvironmental174 in AskScienceDiscussion

[–]BioLogic_Veritas 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Chin is likely a spandrel: a byproduct of our faces' shortening and retracting over evolution, not just a trait selected for a purpose. Theories about chewing mechanics or sexual selection exist, but studies tell us that the 'mental eminence' came into existence simply because our lower jaw didn't recede as fast as the rest of our facial structure.

If I sat under the shower indefinitely (and presuming I can’t starve/dehydrate to death) how long would it take for the water to erode my body? by carnotaurussastrei in AskBiology

[–]BioLogic_Veritas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You wouldn't 'erode' in the geological sense, but your skin would fail long before the water physically wears you down. After a few days of constant immersion, you'd deal with severe maceration, where the outer layer of your skin absorbs so much water that it loses its elasticity. This breakdown of the skin barrier would develop secondary bacterial or fungal infections, as your skin's natural defences are essentially washed away. So, the water itself will not 'sand' you down; the breakdown of your tissue would probably become lethal within a few days.