June 29, 2012

Disturbing word of the day: Detritus

"The organic debris formed from the decay of organisms"

Yale University studies show that detritus persists in mice after the bacteria is killed (that is, if it is indeed killed, which is still a major debate!):

"...proteins from the bacteria persisted in the mice’s joints and near their cartilage. And the animals’ immune systems produced antigens to attack the dead stuff, causing inflammation and potentially arthritis.

This study provides the first direct evidence that spirochete proteins can remain long after the bacterium is gone, and in places where people can experience symptoms after treatment for Lyme disease,” Bockenstedt says in a Yale press release."
 

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