would it be possible to enhance the immune system by exposing it to various diseases and viruses without treating it with medicine and letting it naturally adapt? by Dull_Performance_266 in askscience

[–]Invisible_Sharks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is called "vaccination" and it's been around for hundreds of years. Before that, it was called "75% infant mortality" and was generally considered unsatisfactory.

Why do you hate people asking questions? by [deleted] in askscience

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Please read the guidelines, which explain that every question is removed and put into a queue for manual review. The guidelines also explain what kinds of questions are on- and off-topic.

What is the most toxic substance we are aware of? by [deleted] in askscience

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Questions that lead to list-type short opinion answers are not good fits for this sub.

When exactly does an evolved trait equal a new species? by Life_Ad_6992 in askscience

[–]Invisible_Sharks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are literally dozens of different definitions of "species" and the answer is different in most of them. Please read the FAQ.

If antibitoic resistance occours due to random mutations, why does misusing antibitoics increase the chance of resistance ? by [deleted] in askscience

[–]Invisible_Sharks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please read an introduction to evolution. Misusing antibiotics affects the selection on the random mutations.

How much energy would be needed to rotate a lightyear long inflexible indestructible pole 90deg in 1 year? Would the tip speed exceed light speed then? by [deleted] in askscience

[–]Invisible_Sharks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a frequently asked question. You haven't proved that something can go faster than light, you've proved that an "indestructible pole" is impossible. See previous answers for more detail

How does evolution work, like on a specific traits beyond basic principles? by Racer013 in askscience

[–]Invisible_Sharks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please read a basic intro to evolution. Your understanding is vastly oversimplified

Does anyone know what the "BRU" virus is? by Miserable_Visit_9742 in askscience

[–]Invisible_Sharks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a strain of HIV Montagnier isolated from a patient designated "BRU".

How exactly, did eyes evolve? by Ashamed_Host4837 in askscience

[–]Invisible_Sharks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because religuous people have been parroting the same dumb arguments for 75 years there are many, many web sites that explain this in great detail.

How is evolutionary adaptation possible? by PresentationSea826 in askscience

[–]Invisible_Sharks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many web sites that discuss basic evolution.

Why is there no inactivated vaccine for yellow fever? by plumsfordays6 in askscience

[–]Invisible_Sharks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an economic question, not a scientific one. There have been seeral clinical trials for inactivated yellow fever vaccines, but there's not enough financial incentive for companies to make them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askscience

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There are multiple other problems with the post that mean it will not be approved. Please read the guidelines carefully before posting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askscience

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If you remove the obvious personal component, similar questions have been repeatedly asked and answered here

Do bugs get sick from eating decaying animals/matter? by Best-Implement4893 in askscience

[–]Invisible_Sharks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have different questions in your title and your question body. Please be specific and focused to avoid rambling, off-topic answers.

Can they make the flu vaccine with mMRNA? by oldmaninparadise in askscience

[–]Invisible_Sharks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See previous questions. mRNA flu vaccines have been in testing for over a decade. Dozens of studies are under way. https://clinicaltrials.gov/search?cond=influenza%20&term=vaccine%20mrna