Only 2nd post. I suck!
From the Modernise the Bible challenge. See all 404 entries (closed)
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From the Modernise the Bible challenge. See all 404 entries (closed)
( , Tue 29 Sep 2009, 18:33, archived)
To recover
You could comment how Thalidomide was in fact a very effective drug but sadly released as a mixed isomer form when in fact it was only one isomer that was harmful (I believe R was safe and the S isomer harmful causing birth defects) thus heightening the tragedy of it all.
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Tue 29 Sep 2009, 19:27,
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apparently, the "safe" isomer
can be converted in the body to the harmful one : (
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Tue 29 Sep 2009, 19:50,
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I'm afraid it can. I've been doing a little digging.
A similar thing happens with ibuprofen.
The non-active isomer gets converted (by an enzyme) to the active one (not the other way around, fortunately - otherwise it would be useless).
In the case of thalidomide, both isomers are active : one isomer suppresses morning sickness, the other causes birth defects.
Unfortunately, the beneficial isomer can be converted in your body to the harmful one, although I'm not sure if the conversion can go the other way.
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Wed 30 Sep 2009, 23:20,
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The non-active isomer gets converted (by an enzyme) to the active one (not the other way around, fortunately - otherwise it would be useless).
In the case of thalidomide, both isomers are active : one isomer suppresses morning sickness, the other causes birth defects.
Unfortunately, the beneficial isomer can be converted in your body to the harmful one, although I'm not sure if the conversion can go the other way.
Science^2
Well, yes, but the two isomers can convert in-vivo, so although there is a safer form, I'd still not want to risk it.
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Fri 2 Oct 2009, 19:27,
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I didn't get it either...
..really thick of me as Thalidomide is in the news constantly huh ?
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Tue 29 Sep 2009, 22:20,
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Hahaha!
Great stuff :D
And yes, you suck for not posting more! :)
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Tue 29 Sep 2009, 18:54,
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And yes, you suck for not posting more! :)
*stares blankly at screen*
Wait for it.
Wait for it.
Oh, you are going to Hull. Clicky.
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Tue 29 Sep 2009, 21:16,
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Wait for it.
Oh, you are going to Hull. Clicky.
First I had to check the comments for the inevitable de-RIS.
Then I had to check the file name. Then I had to wiki thalidomide. Then I stared for a long time until I realised that the crosses had slightly shorter cross beams... tumble weed ensued.
My fault though for being thick.
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Tue 29 Sep 2009, 22:34,
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My fault though for being thick.
Haha
I persevered and didn't have to look at file name or anything. Good stuff.
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Wed 30 Sep 2009, 2:41,
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Ahahahaaaaaaaa!!! XD
Oh man, you're going to Hull for sure... I'll save you a seat!
Top work, I'm still giggling like a freshly-goosed schoolgirl! \o/
*Clicketty*
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Wed 30 Sep 2009, 2:54,
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Top work, I'm still giggling like a freshly-goosed schoolgirl! \o/
*Clicketty*
I'm speechless.
It's like someone's sublimed pixels and they've crystallised into a thing that is both beautiful and shameful.
I clicked til my mouse broke.
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Wed 30 Sep 2009, 12:22,
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I clicked til my mouse broke.
HAHAHA
sweet zombie jesus that's brilliant. Took me far too long to get it, but that just made the penny drop all the sweeter.
W/Y/H/P!
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Wed 30 Sep 2009, 13:10,
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W/Y/H/P!
I knew this had to be good
because of all the comments, but I stared at it for quite a while...
Then I went "ouch!"
Have (yet another) click.
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Wed 30 Sep 2009, 17:05,
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Then I went "ouch!"
Have (yet another) click.
Tim Minchin reference because I'm seeing him tommorow.
"Help, I've got something in my eye!"
"Calm down, calm down, and think: what would thalidomide Jesus do?"
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Wed 30 Sep 2009, 17:17,
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"Calm down, calm down, and think: what would thalidomide Jesus do?"
I don't often Clickedy Click on image challenges...
...but this is truly awesome.
I often have thoughts like this run through my head. Like: what if the chosen execution method at the time had been lethal injection? Millions of christians praying to a giant needle...?
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Thu 1 Oct 2009, 2:19,
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I often have thoughts like this run through my head. Like: what if the chosen execution method at the time had been lethal injection? Millions of christians praying to a giant needle...?