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[gaysie]

do u think omegaverse acknowledges covid-19 and the generation of people who permanently lost their sense of smell like how are they all scenting each other now is the omegaverse economy in shambles

[gayagendaofficial]

actually pheromone sensing works differently from normal olfaction, since humans in our world don’t have a functioning vomeronasal organ (VNO), we don’t have any data on how covid-19 would affect a functioning VNO in omegaverse AUs

[gaysie]

Actually there is evidence that covid probably would affect the VNO and it stands to reason would accordingly impair its function. Briefly:

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes covid, can only infect cells expressing a certain protein called ACE2

ACE2 is expressed widely in nasal cavity epithelial cells but not in olfactory sensory neurons. 

Seo et al. (2021) studied potential nasal targets for SARS-CoV-2 using golden hamsters as a model organism (commonly used as a proxy for humans in virology studies)

They found ACE2 expression in the main olfactory bulb epithelium (MOE, your “normal” nose organ) as well as the vomeronasal organ (VNO)

Several cell types in the VNO were able to be infected and they also found significant inflammatory activity (macrophage activation, apoptotic cells, etc) 

The specifics of how covid actually causes dysosmia are not known for sure but epithelial damage by local inflammatory immune responses likely plays a role, especially because sensory neurons themselves are not affected (Bilinska, & Butowt, 2020). Therefore I would suggest a potential similar effect of VNO dysfunction as we see in the main olfactory bulb

From Seo et al.: “Considering the function of the VNO, infection and subsequent pathologic changes may affect the behavior of Syrian hamsters”

If it stands to reason that omegaverse individuals have functioning VNOs similar to members of the animal kingdom, then it is more than reasonable to conclude that covid may cause them to lose not only their main olfactory function, but also their VNO function as well

 References: (1) (2)

In conclusion the omegaverse economy IS in shambles.

[mahalidael]

OP this is very well-written but im still hung up on how you came onstage dressed as a clown only to tear off the costume and reveal yourself as a biologist

[soberscientistlife]

Elon is a punk!

[maretriarch]

bi women who lean more towards men r literally so strong this isn't even a joke the biphobia they face for literally no reason is fucking crazy

[sapphictwink]

so many people in the comments completely missing the point.... “plus they have to deal with MEN disgusting men are so gross!!” like bro that’s an example of the biphobia we’re referring to!!!!!

[biathemermaid]

i have something i wanna know so please reply/reblog/put in the tags if you had an allowance or not as a child

[aro-rambles]

Alright. If this post gets 10k notes, I'm gonna read the entirety of homestuck.

[pacificseaotter]

are you Sure about this op?

[aro-rambles]

This tag made me realize I might have to actually read homestuck. Actually it's fine this will never get 10k notes it's fine it's fine it's fine its f

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Former Alberta justice minister apologizes for racist videos — if they depict 'real events'

Videos on social media appear to show Jonathan Denis performing a caricature of Indigenous people

Warning: This story contains a video that contains vulgar language and content.

Jonathan Denis, a former Alberta justice minister, is apologizing after a series of videos were posted to social media over the past few days, though he says he has no recollection of them taking place or if they are real.

The three videos purport to show Denis on a phone talking while adopting a negative caricature of an Indigenous voice, referencing liquor stores and casinos.

“I have no recollection of these events, however, it is possible I said them years ago while under the influence of alcohol. If so, I am truly sorry,” wrote Denis in a statement to CBC News.

“I acknowledge that I overused alcohol in the past and have not in some time. If these are real events, I apologize unreservedly to anyone that I offended. I hope this apology puts an end to this.”

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Tagging: @politicsofcanada @abpoli

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Quick survey how old are you and do you care about your wedding like is it actually that serious for you

[heathens-and-kings]

I’m gonna be blunt: you bring little worth to a friendship if you’re apathetic toward the good in your friends’ lives. If you shrug when they come to you with little things that they’re happy about, they will eventually stop coming to you with anything and you’ll wonder why that relationship feels stale. Practice genuine excitement with the people in your life. If you see a friend try to downplay how excited they are about something just be like “yoooo! This is a cool thing! You’re a lovely person and you deserve lovely things! I love you!“ 

I think it’s easy to be someone people complain to, but it’s just as if not more important to be someone they know they’re allowed to be excited and proud and happy around.

[theegosystem-deactivated2024012]

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Important ^^^

[felidfavs]

also realizing that as a neurodev. a lot of social rituals i never cared to participate or understand, while valid cause genuinely a result of different brainwiring, are like. the very basis and an absolute requirement in developing any level of interaction with neurotypicals and honestly all humans on some level. like its not concious. but if you dont do the whole back and forth equal communication thing regardless of utter disinterest on either side of communicated content. people wont like you. because their brains weigh even hollow interaction as social good, n even without realizing it, itll make them think u dont like THEM or w.e.

fascinating to figure out.

[felidfavs]

my bf drank all the coffee in the house while he's been off work and went to the studio early this morning and now my plan to clean house really intensely is significantly broken because i cant caffinate the adhd and im mildly annoyed mostly cause he didnt tell me so i could have grabbed some

and ordering 1 nice coffee is like 15$ and thats absurd so no. so now im stuck on the floor in indecision mode about if i should clean uncaffinated or go to the grocery store (closer than any coffee).

[felidfavs]

gunna take the News as a good sign from the universe on the name change front to cause why the fuck not.

also for the record i think everyone deserves to rejoice in a symbol of oppression and colonialism and all the death and pain and decades of political unrest in so many countries that they caused, dying.

i also believe you can do that and make jokes while acknowledging all life gets a base level of respect and dignity in death and that that those two things can be true simultaneously.

anyone getting their panties in a twist prob isnt also recognizing that a mass public spectacle to ones death is also not very respectful or untraumatizing for immediate family. everything abt her as a symbol dying is an exaggerated grotesque spectacle and nothing more.

[felidfavs]

my alarm woke me up this morning and i didnt recognize what was happening for like a full minute cause i was fully convinced it was the weekend of a holiday SURELY i did not have to wake up

its only the 2nd day of the week

plz kill capitalism already

[beardedmrbean]

[squeakitties]

obsessed with this post because it forced me to pronounce “meatballs” in a way i never would have before. meæãt balls

[susiephone]

You EAT miette balls?!

[mrspider-deactivated20221213]

hey if you died right now whats your ghost outfit you cant change it be honest

[tuxedodan]

yeah I know them we went to tumblr together

[k-dhd]

[virtualtoybox]

none of you understand what character playlists are supposed to be anymore. this is not a “what the character would listen to” situation this is not a random song order whatever feels right type of thing YOU DONT GET IT. you are supposed to tell a story . you are supposed to cultivate a vibe . each song needs to flow into the next so well you wonder how theyre not same artist. you need a list of songs in custom order with lyrics that make you think of your blorbo and then you throw up. do you get it? do you understand ?? SHAKES YOU . 

[felidfavs]

tmi but

man gut problems are so unfair. i had a bad night last night with the toilet in the liquid sense- presumabley cause dinner had a bunch of known triggers n a possible new one (garlic n onion and possibley tomatoes now)

but this morning i had a drop bisuit and some toast

which is more bread than i usually let myself have at once now. cause it clogs my shit. literally lol. and i REALLY SHOULDNT HAVE IN HINDSIGHT cause post runs means incoming cement guts already.

the amount of pain n panic my body is experiencing rn while it tries to deal with this bread rock is absurd. ive contemplated if its actually an organ failing multiple times now. hell it might be idk. but also knowing how my body reacts to literally every food now and the amnt of pain the smallest thing causes im like. meh probably my fault just wait it out.

im not excited for it to finish its journey tho if it hurts this much midway.

i love food sm and its so fking RRRGGSHkfjsb that eating precludes pain 9/10