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2006-06-05 -Short Attention Span Theater-

The Truth Is Out There, Bis : Gene experts say we are not entirely human

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Posted by anonymous5089 2006-06-05 01:48|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Maybe symbiotic, huh? ROFL!

Well fucking DUH! You think these TIGR guys were stoned during some rather important biology classes?

Cell organelles? Golgi bodies? Mitochondria? Chloroplasts? Ribosomes? Ring any bells, boys?

Hell, Mitochondria and chloroplasts have their OWN DNA and manage their own protein synthesis, replication, and have bilayer membranes, etc. Think of them as ancient benign invaders, eh? Yeah, I'm thinking symbiosis, you wonder-wankers. Sheesh.

Geez, I guess the quality and value of prizes in Cracker Jacks have really risen since I was a kid actually paying attention in class.

Posted by flyover 2006-06-05 02:58|| 2006-06-05 02:58|| Front Page Top

#2 Use the force Luke, use teh force. eh?

Posted by Sock Puppet of Doom 2006-06-05 03:13|| 2006-06-05 03:13|| Front Page Top

#3 the entire sum of genetic material from microbes in the lower gut -- includes more than 60,000 genes. That is twice as many as found in the human genome.

Different organisms have different genes. Wow! That's a shocker.

Posted by phil_b">phil_b 2006-06-05 03:20|| http://autonomousoperation.blogspot.com/]">[http://autonomousoperation.blogspot.com/] 2006-06-05 03:20|| Front Page Top

#4 LOL, Sock Puppet. You're talking about Lucas' Mitochlorians, I think. :)

Posted by flyover 2006-06-05 03:24|| 2006-06-05 03:24|| Front Page Top

#5 Flyover, sorta. There is a difference, the cell structures that you mention are an integral components of cells and albeit functioning autonomously, the are encoded in the human genome.

The gut bacteria, on the other hand, are acquired after birth (for the most part) and preponderance of one or another of the major types would decide whether you'd be generating methane or more obnoxious gases for the rest of your natural lifespan. ;-)

Posted by twobyfour 2006-06-05 03:39|| 2006-06-05 03:39|| Front Page Top

#6 Gotcha, 2x4. This is what lit me up:

"we may be truly symbiotic organisms"

Boys we are truly symbiotic organisms. Shit living in our cells, operating independently, having their own cell membranes within our cells, two even having independent DNA, rather proves that point.

You did not address the separate DNA of mitochondria and chloroplasts in your assertion that they're covered in the human genome. If you're knowledge extends beyond 200-series college biology, please elaborate how this was handled - I don't know. I also freely admit my studies ended long before there was a Human Genome Project.

BTW, additional data points in favor of symbiosis, bacterial free-riders in the gut, on all skin surfaces, etc., are appreciated, but the point is not in doubt, IMHO, LOL.

Posted by flyover 2006-06-05 03:52|| 2006-06-05 03:52|| Front Page Top

#7 See, thats what you get for not listening to your mother. How many times did she tell you not the put that thing in your mouth. You dont know where its been.

Posted by Photing Elmeating5120 2006-06-05 09:33|| 2006-06-05 09:33|| Front Page Top

#8 Scientists have long known that at least 50 percent of human faeces, and often more, is made up of bacteria from the gut. Bacteria start to colonise the intestines and colon shortly after birth, and adults carry up to 100 trillion microbes, representing more than 1,000 different species.

jeeze, now ima gonna have to memorise;

"Hey, You're full of shit but even more bacteria!"

Posted by RD 2006-06-05 13:48|| 2006-06-05 13:48|| Front Page Top

#9 Speak for yourself, Lizard-boy.

Posted by mojo">mojo 2006-06-05 16:51|| 2006-06-05 16:51|| Front Page Top

#10 mojo: Speak for yourself, Lizard-boy.

wtf huh! and LOL mojo!

did I offend some of your friendly bacteria eh?

Posted by RD 2006-06-05 23:34|| 2006-06-05 23:34|| Front Page Top

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