Finally, something that is beautiful and joyful in its own right. See, I’m not entirely depressing.
Ed Hutchinson at University of Glasgow has some holiday viruses for you. These are some screenshots from a PDF that is [here] – if you decide to print any of these, use the PDF since it’s scaleable.
There is even a science lesson attached, in case you want to give this to some kid as a holiday assignment.
Each of the viruses is lovingly rendered, with a pattern you can trace and cut out, then hang on your “all holidays are equal” tree.
Reginald Selkirk says
Merry Calicivirus to all!
Reginald Selkirk says
Pfizer’s protease inhibitor Paxlovid receives emergency approval from FDA
Reginald Selkirk says
US Army claims it is close to developing vaccine against all Covid variants and coronaviruses
The NIH was just pondering the possibilities the other day, and the army claims to have already run human trials.
Marcus Ranum says
Reginald Selkirk@#3:
I’ve been sitting at my desk here the last 3 hours writing a posting that includes just that. Not a major feature, though.
The protease inhibitor is great news.
kestrel says
Wow, these are super fun! Thanks for posting! I’ve already done heartland virus and hepatitis B. Will do more tomorrow.
Parasites under the microscope can also be interesting and (strangely) beautiful. Usually you are looking at the eggs, not the adults, but still, very fascinating.
Marcus Ranum says
@kestrel: post pics at Affinity? (Hint hint)