webfact Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Virus that 'makes humans more stupid' discoveredBEN TUFFTLONDON: -- A virus that infects human brains and makes us more stupid has been discovered, according to scientists in the US.The algae virus, never before observed in healthy people, was found to affect cognitive functions including visual processing and spatial awareness.Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medical School and the University of Nebraska stumbled upon the discovery when they were undertaking an unrelated study into throat microbes.Surprisingly, the researchers found DNA in the throats of healthy individuals that matched the DNA of a virus known to infect green algae.Dr Robert Yolken, a virologist who led the original study, said: “This is a striking example showing that the ‘innocuous’ microorganisms we carry can affect behaviour and cognition.“Many physiological differences between person A and person B are encoded in the set of genes each inherits from parents, yet some of these differences are fuelled by the various microorganisms we harbour and the way they interact with our genes.”Full story: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/virus-that-makes-humans-more-stupid-discovered-9849920.html-- THE INDEPENDENT 2014-11-11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThaidDown Posted November 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2014 At last, an explanation of many posts made on this forum. ps....yes, I may be infected as well. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post apetley Posted November 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2014 Known as the 'Fox Virus'. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shirtless Posted November 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2014 It was first contracted by politicians and is slowly spreading through society. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpinx Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 note "...more-stupid..." -- implying that we're all stupid to start with 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 goes a long way explaining some TV's members then and the things they write... one wonders if you catch this from eating Somtam or consuming Nam pla ?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costas2008 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I can assure you that NO, TVF member has been infected by this virus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveAustin Posted November 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2014 "The algae virus, never before observed in healthy people, was found to affect cognitive functions including visual processing and spatial awareness" If that's the case, I'd say all Thais must already have it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 When reading the headline on this thread I am so stupid I actually thought for a moment it was April 1st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABCer Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) WEBFACT, thankyou, thankyou, thankyou. Now I can die at peace with myself knowing it was not my fault! P.S. Is the disease in question curable? I used to believe that if you haven't got it (brains) - you can't get it from the Chemist. Maybe I was wrong all my life? Or talking to the wrong Chemist? Edited November 11, 2014 by ABCer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) Known as the 'Fox Virus'. Known as the "liberal virus" aka the "left wing virus." Edited November 11, 2014 by NeverSure 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatawonderfulday Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 You must be mad to believe this story, April 1st yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Study shows throat virus may affect human brain functionFEELING unusually stupid? You may have a virus. A recent study by US scientists has revealed a bug that saps your mental processing powers.Researchers from the John Hopkins Medical School and the University of Nebraska made the unexpected discovery while studying throat infections.When they found the unfamiliar virus, they decided to run a check on its DNA.It was found to match chlorovirus ATCV1 — a virus previously thought only infecting green algae in lakes and waterways.They did not expect to find it in 40 of the 90 people they were studying for sore throats.Full story: http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/study-shows-throat-virus-may-affect-human-brain-function/story-fneuzlbd-1227118099421-- News.com.au 2014-11-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 At last, an explanation of many posts made on this forum. ps....yes, I may be infected as well. i posted last week about this so its not news.IDIOTITUS it shuts down the brain but keeps the mouth talking.its been around a long time. OH SHUT UP the wife keeps telling me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonka Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Is there a name for this virus? - Thainess perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seastallion Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 40 out of 90 subjects. About 44%. That's quite high, but not as high as I would expect. It's a bit scary that you can get infected, not appear ill, just become stupid. Having recently suffered some pointless bickering from a chap who I suspect has his mental faculties affected by age, this article makes me wonder if there is a link to dementia. Logically, the longer you are around, the higher your chance of becoming infected. Mind you, this is not the first microbe that has been shown to affect behaviour. Toxoplasmosis, or crazy cat lady disease was one found many years ago. Wiki;'Crazy cat lady syndrome' is a term coined by news organizations to describe scientific findings that link the parasite Toxoplasma gondii to several mental disorders and behavioral problems. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willyumiii Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Been around a long, long time.... Some call it love.... I call it Breeder's Fever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 When reading the headline on this thread I am so stupid I actually thought for a moment it was April 1st I actually glanced down at the source link to see if it was from notthenation.com. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post me313 Posted November 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2014 Will this new virus be covertly inserted into various sectors of the child population in the guise of mandatory vaccination through some sort of nano technology? It's just unbelievable the misuse of scientific research and the real-world application thereof. Don't doubt such a scenario is not possible. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted November 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2014 I am not surprised it was discovered in the US.......... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 And it can be purchased in any bar for about $2 a bottle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yhimlamai Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 OMG!So this is the virus that is wreaking havoc with the South African government Scary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanFarang Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I prefer the parasite in cat poop that makes men stupid and women more promiscuous: http://www.viewzone.com/toxo.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanBBK Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 No more sushi or miso soup then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oztaurus Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 note "...more-stupid..." -- implying that we're all stupid to start with in the immortal words of George Carlin: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiready Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Its called "LIBERALISM" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boike Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Known as the 'Fox Virus'. Known as the "liberal virus" aka the "left wing virus." ann coulter, nuf said about you Sent from my S4 LTE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I was supposed to be a genius...and then this virus eff'd it all up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I can assure you that NO, TVF member has been infected by this virus. Costas, I believe that Badgers carry an extra strong form of this virus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 "Tilac cha. Buffalo sick, need money fix ploblem." "Oh really? How much. Cough .... cough, cough .... cough" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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