Why Do These People Crave Blood?

Morbius might get negative reviews, but the Marvel / Sony film has some science behind it. Will drinking or swapping blood cure any kind of disease?

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As a biochemist, Morbius actually has a lot in common with real-world scientists. For one, he’s not the first to explore human blood as a cure for diseases. Though, of course, no real scientist has ever turned themselves or a patient into a living vampire through these attempted cures. And, so far, none of these attempts have actually cured any illnesses–though we are getting closer. But these trials do show the level of fascination that humans have had with their own blood over the centuries. And we’ll get into that, but first, are we sure vampires aren’t real?

Yes, we are. However, there are people who act a lot like vampires. The vampire myth is thought to have originated as an explanation for certain unpleasant diseases that mimic vampire traits. For instance, what is now known as porphyria causes rashes or blisters to develop on the skin when exposed to sunlight. And rabies causes light sensitivity, aggression, and biting.

And while there’s no evidence that anyone has actually needed to drink human blood to live, people have been drinking it since the first century AD to try to cure illnesses, particularly epilepsy. The belief in the curative properties of blood was either linked to religion, from the testimony of a cured patient, or even by a doctor.

Today, people who drink human blood are called “sanguinarians,” or “real vampires.” Unlike our blood-hungry ancestors who drank the blood of people who were recently killed, today’s sanguinarians drink the blood of willing donors believing that it will cure an illness or make them stronger.,

Clinically, their compulsion to drink blood is referred to as Renfield’s syndrome, named after a character in Dracula. It’s a very rare disorder and there’s been very little study on it, but some scientists believe it may be a psychiatric illness.

However, drinking human blood comes with some complications. Mainly, humans don’t have the right mechanisms needed to digest it and the high levels of iron can be toxic, but there are ways scientists are using blood as a medical tool. Blood transfusions, for instance, save countless lives each year. And scientists are now finding that they can also be used to treat diseases associated with aging.

In 2005, researchers discovered that by connecting the circulatory systems of young and old mice, the tissues in old mice were rejuvenated by the blood of young mice. Later, the same results were found to occur after a single blood transfusion. These discoveries have led to further investigations into the properties of young blood in order to determine what components are causing this aging reversal and how they can be applied to patients.

Several clinical studies are already underway on patients with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases after studies on mice found that giving young plasma to old mice led to improved cognition. But we may not even need to use other people’s blood. New research on mice has shown that by simply diluting one’s own plasma, similar anti-aging effects are achieved.

So, while drinking blood won’t do you any good, one day soon, we may be using blood transfusions or plasma modifications to combat age-related diseases and eventually even to help us live longer.

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#Morbius #Vampires #LifeNoggin

[lifenoggin]

Would you actually want to live forever like a vampire?
Why or why not! Let me know down below!

[drownedjay]

I swear this dude just provides good info to serial killers without even knowing it

[AlanWalkerFan]

"are we sure vampires aren't real?"

"Yes we are"





SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING A VAMPIRE WOULD SAYYY

[humanityplus]

These blood transfusions to combat aging are mentioned in television shows such as Silicon Valley and Orphan Black.

[HighOverlordSnarffieBeagle]

I bet toothpaste companies would like real vampires. It'd be pretty serious to keep fangs clean and healthy.

[CaptainMarvelsSon]

1:51 Drinking blood apparently turned him into Jesus. The glass never goes empty no matter how much he drinks.

[AuRoaraAnimations]

vampire movies taught me that I wouldnt want to live forever and forever hungry

[Grindhousewetware]

Was Blocko using air quotes or showing off his gains at 1:00?

[lim]

Thank you for answering this timeless question

[Jodipo]

Of course, just find an ancient Aztec mask, wear it and then pour some blood on it. Then, you'll become a vampire. XD

[Truemadhura]

Okay so vampires are immortal and they don't age while you're saying that blood of a young person can reduce ageing. But it has been recently found. Do you see the link there? Isn't that mind blowing?

[neontd]

Morbius? You mean one of the movies of all time? Such a movie

[Lirajek]

I always love to watch your videos even if they're about real life vampires. It's really good to have you back! ♥

[kingofravens]

If you’re curious about the character definitely check out the comics that Morbius is from its your choice on weather you want to see the movie first or not 👍🏻

[THE.STAR.WARRIOR]

WE LOVE LIFE NOGGIN PLEASE DON'T BURN OUT WE LOVE YOU & SPORT YOU

[thepixelatedpie]

Does this mean, vampires have a digestive system that is connected or merged with their circulatory system... allowing them to live longer by ingesting the blood cells of younger humans, then directly flowing it into their blood stream?

[awesometron]

If Blocko was a vampire. Then we'd have to call him Count Blockula! 😂

[weegerrism]

Blocko: ...it may be a psychiatric illness.
Me: Ya think? 🤣

[rparl]

In the series Silicon Valley, a rich guy hired a young athlete to serve as his Blood Boy. He got regular transfusions from him. Of course, since it was a TV show, things went wrong.

[alf_redos]

3:36 idk if life nugget is facing us or away from us