6 chapters across the catalog
A viral video claims that a pet lizard's saliva sent to 23andMe returned results indicating the lizard was 51% Ashkenazi Jewish. The hosts express deep skepticism toward commercial DNA tests, citing personal experiences with inconsistent results for pets.
Dr. Lorraine Day claims that deep nasal swabs are designed to deposit nanoparticles near the brain's cribriform plate rather than just collecting samples. The hosts question why invasive swabs are used if the virus is supposedly prevalent enough in saliva to be spread by singing or shouting.
Chicago has implemented joint COVID-19 and HIV testing sites, a move that follows reports of false HIV positives in Australian vaccine trials. Additionally, a company called Wellness For Humanity has launched COVID-19 testing vending machines in New York. These machines sell saliva tests for $119, allowing customers to perform the test at home and mail it to a lab for results.
A discussion regarding the proper administration of Vitamin B12 supplements emphasizes the importance of chewing methylcobalamin tablets to mix them with saliva for better absorption. One speaker describes taking two tablets before the broadcast to test their effectiveness on energy levels. The conversation notes that swallowing the tablets whole is generally less effective than sublingual or masticated methods.
Dog Saliva Infection, Greg Manteiffel Medical Crisis
Greg Manteiffel of Wisconsin suffered a life-altering medical crisis after contracting a rare bacterial infection from dog saliva, resulting in the amputation of his arms and legs. The bacteria, Capnocytophaga canimorsus, is commonly found in healthy dogs but caused a severe septic reaction in Manteiffel. The story has sparked discussions about the potential for new veterinary vaccinations and the rising trend of "dogs are people too" in modern social settings.
New legislation in Michigan and British Columbia aims to implement roadside saliva tests to detect drug and alcohol use. Concerns are raised that these tests are a pretext for collecting DNA samples from citizens without a warrant, further eroding privacy rights under the guise of public safety.
