Is it necessary to assume that 'in culture' detection of 'viruses' actually is showing a detected 'virus' and is NOT a bit of Circular Logic posing as truth? It is my concern that the 'in culture' process may ONLY be showing what are deemed to be specific Antibodies different from others known which energises the claim that therefore a 'new' virus is responsible and therefore must be present as the agent concerned. Voila - new 'virus' found and its associated 'antibody' must prove this 'fact'.
Please be gentle with my ignorance of this field. I am extremely wary of 'circular logic' as it is so compelling and enough people believe with fierce conviction that it 'proves' their claims with no comprehension that it actually proves the opposite.
The sera used to amplify the oral polio vaccine in Africa during the 50s came from (wild) pans troglodytes troglodytes - a type of chimpanzee. This is how the AIDS pandemic began.
Very interesting! I am similar to several others who aren't convinced about the Greek alphabet soup variants being intentionally released aside from Omicron, but I'm open to seeing what is out there so I am looking forward to seeing how you piece things together!
And if you are out for the time being have a happy Thanksgiving to Brian and fellow Unglossed readers!
Is it necessary to assume that 'in culture' detection of 'viruses' actually is showing a detected 'virus' and is NOT a bit of Circular Logic posing as truth? It is my concern that the 'in culture' process may ONLY be showing what are deemed to be specific Antibodies different from others known which energises the claim that therefore a 'new' virus is responsible and therefore must be present as the agent concerned. Voila - new 'virus' found and its associated 'antibody' must prove this 'fact'.
Please be gentle with my ignorance of this field. I am extremely wary of 'circular logic' as it is so compelling and enough people believe with fierce conviction that it 'proves' their claims with no comprehension that it actually proves the opposite.
I added a note that you disagree with Naked Emperor
Thank you for this informative post. The history of cell culture and polio research was fascinating but maybe better in a post of its own. However...
"humans synthesize viruses intentionally."
As much as I appreciate heterodox science, I haven't seen anyone make the case for this.
The sera used to amplify the oral polio vaccine in Africa during the 50s came from (wild) pans troglodytes troglodytes - a type of chimpanzee. This is how the AIDS pandemic began.
Very interesting! I am similar to several others who aren't convinced about the Greek alphabet soup variants being intentionally released aside from Omicron, but I'm open to seeing what is out there so I am looking forward to seeing how you piece things together!
And if you are out for the time being have a happy Thanksgiving to Brian and fellow Unglossed readers!