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  Science-deficiency of the MD-trained - by Henry H Bauer (substack.com)

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From Groq A.I. Can you make the case that HHV-8 may be the human form of African Swine Fever Virus? What an intriguing question! While HHV-8 (Human Herpesvirus 8) and African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) are distinct viruses, I'll explore some similarities and potential connections that might support the idea that HHV-8 could be a human form of ASFV. Please note that this is a speculative and hypothetical discussion, and the scientific consensus is that HHV-8 and ASFV are distinct viruses. Similarities: Both viruses are DNA viruses: HHV-8 is a member of the herpesvirus family, while ASFV is a member of the Asfarviridae family. Both have double-stranded DNA genomes. Both viruses have a wide host range: HHV-8 infects humans, while ASFV infects pigs, but also has been detected in other mammals, including wild boars, and even in some bird species. Both viruses have a complex life cycle: HHV-8 has a latent and lytic cycle, while ASFV has a complex replication cycle involving multiple stages...

  African Swine Fever 'heading for the UK' | UK | News | Express.co.uk

  People living with HIV co-infected with the Kaposi Sarcoma-associated Herpes Virus have a distinct HIV Tat profile and higher rates of antiretroviral virologic failure, more evident among those with Kaposi's sarcoma - PubMed (nih.gov)

 Are miRNAs ever confused with retroviruses? Yes, microRNAs (miRNAs) and retroviruses can be confused with each other due to some similarities in their structure and function. Here are a few reasons why: Both miRNAs and retroviruses are small RNA molecules: miRNAs are typically 18-25 nucleotides in length, while retroviruses can have varying lengths, but are often around 5-10 kilobases. However, some retroviruses, such as human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1), have shorter RNA genomes that are similar in size to miRNAs. Both can integrate into host genomes: miRNAs can integrate into host genomes through a process called RNA-directed DNA methylation, while retroviruses can integrate their genomes into host DNA through a process called reverse transcription. Both can regulate gene expression: miRNAs regulate gene expression by binding to messenger RNA (mRNA) and preventing its translation, while retroviruses can regulate gene expression by inserting their genomes into host DNA ...