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[–] rockerface@lemm.ee 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If we ever get acid resistant viruses, that is how humanity goes out

[–] Lumiluz@slrpnk.net 27 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Those exist.

There's even bacteria that can live in stomach acid and cause terrible issues. Like helicopter

Edit: I'm keeping that typo lmao

[–] three@lemm.ee 8 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Yeah but what is it supposed to be?

[–] stelelor@lemmy.ca 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Helicobacter, like Helicobacter pylori which causes ulcers.

[–] chuymatt@startrek.website 5 points 2 weeks ago

Which was proven to cause ulcers by an abrasive scientist drinking a culture and getting them.

[–] Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah can't just leave it on that cliffhanger

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 weeks ago

Honestly 'the helicopter virus' sounds like something from a terrifying sci-fi