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Could the blood of camel species help save us from serious diseases? | DW Documentary

What’s known as #nanobodies from the blood of #camels are at the heart of a #medical revolution. Due to their special properties, these nanobodies can be used in a variety of ways, whether in the fight against #infectious diseases, in #cancer therapy or in the diagnosis of #Alzheimer's disease.

Small #antibodies with a big impact: camel blood contains #immunological superpowers. It all began in the 1990s with a chance #discovery at the Free #University of #Brussels: students used #dromedary blood in an experiment and came across previously unknown antibodies. The university #scientists discovered that these antibodies are present in all camel species. And, they have amazing properties. Small fragments can separate from the base of the antibody -- without causing any damage and while retaining their full binding capacity.

This was the discovery of the nanobody: a tiny, extremely robust #molecule which, due to its small size, can also penetrate areas too small to be targeted by complete antibodies. The nanobody, however, can attach itself with extremely high precision to pathogenic antigens.

This discovery triggered a wave of innovations and shook up the big #pharmaceutical companies. In 2018, the first drug based on nanobodies went on the market, designed to combat an autoimmune #blood clotting disorder. Numerous potential applications were developed within a very short space of time. Whether in the fight against cancer, in Alzheimer's diagnostics or to kill #pathogenic #bacteria - the success of camel antibodies has been so resounding that many #medical research centers now have their own herds of llamas or alpacas.

But why do members of the camel family in particular have such immunological superpowers? With the help of camel experts and microbiologists, the documentary sheds light on the surprising abilities of camels and the medical revolution of nanobodies.

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YouTubeCould the blood of camel species help save us from serious diseases? | DW DocumentaryBy DW Documentary
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Art History Animalia

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Two Standing, Braying , One Buff, One White, Their Backs Laden with Goods
Chinese, Northern Qi dynasty, 550-77 CE
earthenware
2003.193.1: H. 35 x W. 27.5 x D. 16.5 cm (13 3/4 x 10 13/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
2003.193.2: H. 33.5 x W. 25 x D. 19.5 cm (13 3/16 x 9 13/16 x 7 11/16 in.)
on display at Harvard Art Museums 2003.193.1-2

Photo of the two camel sculptures on display together at museum Molded, medium gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments; localized areas with cold-painted pigments over white ground 2003.193.1: H. 35 x W. 27.5 x D. 16.5 cm (13 3/4 x 10 13/16 x 6 1/2 in.) 2003.193.2: H. 33.5 x W. 25 x D. 19.5 cm (13 3/16 x 9 13/16 x 7 11/16 in.) “Large sets of ceramic sculptures representing the horses, camels, and foreign merchants that frequented northern China have been recovered from burials.” https://harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/4641
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Dr Nathalie Brusgaard

Just randomly came across this nice news article that discusses camels and references my work 🐪🤓
jordantimes.com/news/local/unv
#camels #scicomm #Jordan

Jordan Times · Unveiling Arabia’s legendary camel through rock art, archaeological explorationAMMAN — The dromedary or one-humped camel is Arabia’s legendary animal and it features rock art from the time immemorial. But not many studies have been conducted on these images and their significance, with the main interpretations focusing on either highly functional or highly symbolic meanings. The domesticated dromedary camel has had a dominant presence in Arabia for over two millennia, but many questions still surround the nature of its domestication process. 
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Hebrew by Inbal

In singular, /ga-'mal/ גָּמָל, and in plural /g-ma-'leem/ גְּמַלִּים, these animals were in ancient times a vital part of life in the Middle East, including in parts of Israel.

These resilient animals were essential for long journeys across arid landscapes, valued for their ability to carry heavy loads and travel long distances without water.

Today, you're more likely to find cars and buses on the roads of Israel than camels.

#camels#middleeast#transportation
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Peter Gainsford

Is it easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to go to heaven? Or was the text originally about a rope?

No, no rope. In fact the Greek word supposedly meaning 'rope' appears to be completely made up. Here's a review of the evidence.

#ancient #ancientgreek #bible #camels kiwihellenist.blogspot.com/202

kiwihellenist.blogspot.comThe camel, the rope, and the needle's eyeMany popular beliefs about ancient Greece and Rome are misconceptions. This blog digs into the evidence and looks for the reality behind the myth.
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Radical Anthropology

Male carved #camels

"What's most striking about the beautifully carved camels is that most of them are male," Guagnin said. "Some of the carvings contain camels showing their dulla, an organ that hangs out of a male camel's mouth [that is used to attract females]."
#Saudi #Nafud #rockart livescience.com/archaeology/my

Live Science · Mysterious and 'beautifully carved' life-size camel carvings discovered in Saudi Arabian desertBy Jennifer Nalewicki
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