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Alzheimer’s can pass between humans in rare medical accidents, suggests study (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] essellburns@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Is "rare medical accidents" a euphemism for conception then?

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

While I concur that conception is a medical accident, it sure as hell ain't rare. It's actually pretty endemic.

[–] mvirts@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

We used to think that sickness was due to a god's displeasure, not noticing what we now take for granted that disease spreads through contact.