Did you know that medical researchers at Johns Hopkins Medical School and the University of Nebraska have discovered a Virus that actually may cause gross stupidity? It’s called the Algae Virus, or ATCV-1, and it has been found in several people with difficulty in spatial recognition and other mental issues. Findings on ATCV-1 came out in October, and can be found in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. “Human mucosal surfaces contain a wide range of microorganisms. The biological effects of these organisms are largely unknown. Large-scale metagenomic sequencing is emerging as a method to identify novel microbes. Unexpectedly, we identified DNA sequences homologous to virus ATCV-1, an algal virus not previously known to infect humans, in oropharyngeal samples obtained from healthy adults. The presence of ATCV-1 was associated with a modest but measurable decrease in cognitive functioning. A relationship between ATCV-1 and cognitive functioning was confirmed in a mouse model, which also indicated that exposure to ATCV-1 resulted in changes in gene expression within the brain. Our study indicates that viruses in the environment not thought to infect humans can have biological effects.” In November, Madeline Grant of Newsweek reported, “According to the study, those infected with the virus performed around 10% worse on tests analysing visual processing speeds. In one test, infected volunteers were slower to draw a line connecting a sequence of numbers randomly distributed on a page than their uninfected counterparts. “The researchers found that the presence of the virus was linked to lower attention spans and decreased spatial awareness, and a “statistically significant decrease in the performance on cognitive assessments of visual processing and visual motor speed”. Researchers found no connection between slower brain function and variables such as differences in sex, education level, income, race, and even cigarette smoking.” This means, maybe, just maybe, researchers may find a CURE for Stupidity some day in the near future. Of course.... some people just can't be helped. But still, Support is needed for those that are not really stupid, they're just infected!
Great....now the idiots and morons have an excuse to be idiots and morons hahahaha "its not my fault I'm as dumb as dogshit, I got infected" lol
Ever hear about these poor saps who drink water with an amoeba in it and the little critter goes and eats their whole brains?