The Unlikely Buddha

Semaglutide is a drug that belongs to a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). It mimics the GLP-1 hormone, which is released in the gut in response to eating. GLP-1 has several effects that help to control blood sugar, including: Increasing insulin production by the pancreas Reducing glucagon production by the pancreas Slowing the movement of food through the stomach Increasing the feeling of fullness Semaglutide is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is used together with diet and exercise to help control blood sugar levels. Semaglutide is also used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart or blood vessel disease. In addition to treating type 2 diabetes, semaglutide is also approved for weight loss. It is currently only available under the brand name Wegovy. The typical dose for weight loss is 2.4 milligrams, administered weekly as subcutaneous (under the skin) self-injections. Semaglutid...

Northwestern Medicine researchers have discovered a new cell type, tissue-resident monocyte-lineage cells (TR-MC), in the joint that contributes to the development of rheumatoid arthritis. TR-MC stands for tissue-resident monocyte-lineage cells. They are a type of immune cell that is found in the joints of people with rheumatoid arthritis. TR-MCs are thought to play a role in the development and progression of the disease. TR-MCs are different from other immune cells in the joint, such as macrophages and dendritic cells. Macrophages and dendritic cells are short-lived cells that come from the blood and travel to the joint. TR-MCs, on the other hand, are long-lived cells that are born and die in the joint. TR-MCs produce a number of inflammatory molecules, including tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukin-17 (IL-17). These molecules can damage the joint and contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis. The discovery of TR-MCs could lead to new treatments for rheumatoid arth...

I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance. The waves beside them danced; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazed—and gazed—but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought: For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils. Williams Wadsworth Longfellow

Data source: Bard continually draws information from the internet, so it has the latest information.  ChatGPT's sources end with 2021 data, so it is limited on newer research and information. Large language model (LLM): Bard is based on Google's PaLM 2 LLM, while ChatGPT is based on OpenAI's GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 LLMs.  PaLM 2 is a newer and more powerful LLM than GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, so Bard has a larger vocabulary and can generate more complex and nuanced text. Capabilities: Bard is capable of a wider range of tasks than ChatGPT, including research, writing, and answering questions in an informative way.  ChatGPT is better at generating human-like text, but it is not as good at understanding and responding to complex questions. It is difficult to say definitively which AI emulates the thinking process of the human brain the most.  Both Bard and ChatGPT are capable of learning and adapting to new information, but they do so in different ways.  Bard is more focused on...

The Erlking rides tonight,  His steed's hooves silent as the night.  He calls to the children,  Luring them to their doom. "Come with me, my child,"  He whispers in their ear.  "Come with me to the land of faerie,  Where you will never grow old." The children are drawn to his voice,  Like moths to a flame.  They follow him into the woods, Never to be seen again. The father rides after them,  But it is too late.  The Erlking has claimed his prize, And the children are lost forever. Sweet dreams children! Unlikely Buddha ©2023

The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the body, running from the brain stem to the large intestine. It is also known as the wandering nerve because it branches out to many different organs and tissues. The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for calming the body down after a stressful situation. The vagus nerve has many important functions, including: • Controlling the heart rate • Regulating digestion • Stimulating the production of saliva and tears • Slowing down breathing • Boosting the immune system • Reducing inflammation • Improving mood • Alleviating anxiety and depression The vagus nerve can be stimulated in a number of ways, including: • Yoga and meditation • Deep breathing exercises • Singing • Playing a musical instrument • Exposure to cold • Vagus nerve stimulation therapy (VNS) VNS therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that involves implanting a small device in the chest that sends electrical impulses to the vagus n...

The Lazarus Group is a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group that has been active since at least 2009. The group is known for its sophisticated cyberattacks, which have targeted a wide range of victims, including financial institutions, cryptocurrency exchanges, and governments. The Lazarus Group has been linked to a number of high-profile cryptocurrency hacks, including the theft of $620 million from the Ronin Network in April 2022. The group has also been accused of using cryptocurrency to finance its operations, including its development of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. The Lazarus Group is a major threat to the security of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The group's sophisticated cyberattacks and its use of cryptocurrency make it difficult to track and prevent its attacks. How does the Lazarus Group use cryptocurrency? The Lazarus Group uses cryptocurrency in a variety of ways to carry out its cyberattacks and finance its operations. Some of the ways that the gro...