@@Brigtzen the closest relatives of wolves you can find on the same continent as gorillas are African hunting dogs, but they're endemic to completely different countries.
@@rhoydplaz2853 pretty sure they meant closest relative that is in the same habitat as gorillas. you're not gonna find a terrier or labrador in wild jungles with gorillas lol
So that was utterly horrifying…this felt like an actual study of a real disease (but that may come partially from my lack of biological/medical knowledge). Regardless this was amazing!
@@mendrinfang348 can vouch im a bioengineering student and have put most my studies into fungi and a few things come to mind when he says the transformation of dna and cells, such as histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, coccidioidomycosis and blastomycosis to name some of them these are more infectious types but there are some others that will actually take control of dead insects (cant remember if there dead or not but my guess is that they are) but its very interesting how realistic he can make these.
I mean To be quite honest , In my opinion you never know if A Disease like this is fake, seems information like this could be as real as possible, Viruses Are unpredictable even Zombies could even happen 🤷🏽♂️scary shit if you ask me 🥶
@@Kingscorcher12 Talking about cordyceps? Then no, they are not dead, they are never dead I think? Other than the rare chances of a cordyceps infected house spider, they are usually alive as can be. Also another thing to mention most cordyceps infected insects or other creatures generally go to the most beneficial area, such as ants, as they go to the nearest and highest blade of grass right next to the closest ant colony, and then they reach the very top and clamp so hard their mandibles break, practically killing them, which then the cordyceps sprouts out of a little pocket near the back of their skull and then spores are drifted into the air from the stalk. Either that or most cordyceps infected, stinkbugs I think? Take the stinkbug talk with a grain of salt, but if I remember correctly the stinkbugs go on top of leaves die and then the cordyceps sprouts out. But ye thats it.
As a neuroscience grad student, I adore these! This feels like an actual study...which it kind of is, at least your framing material is. Love it, gonna recommend these to everyone.
@Nissar Bezboruah I'm not a neurologist, but I'm pretty sure epilepsy can't be cured. You can limit what activates it, but I don't think it can be cured.
@@ThoughtPotato I have a question, when werewolves finish the 6 week tranformations and they transform into their wolf form, do they stay in their wolf forms forever
I love how these are so "scientific" that he isn't afraid to say "I don't know, YET." and he is even "looking into ways" to test some of his findings and/or explain what he doesn't know. Makes one wonder if there could be sequels where he finds some answers or has learned enough to change or "better explain" some theories. So cool!
@@haru_light.dancer did the quotation marks turn invisible? I know this isn't scientific but it is fun to hear someone use something like Rabies and Parvo, real viruses, to link to a paranormal condition, monsters. It is entertainment.
@@LadyBugIx but do you know that the human body risks breaking? the bones of a human body are not strong. so before you teach me something. start by seeing the biology of the human body! relearn science lessons you are not going to reinvent science with your bullshit! You are a jerk, stop your nonsense for a bit! and immediately delete this video you are ridiculous like that and for those who call themselves lycanthrope, that's not what you think ok?! so stop your bullshit! the human body is not made for a metamorphosis so stop a bit!
I love naturalistic takes on supernatural phenomena. I’m writing a fantasy novel involving werewolves and I came up with an explanation of my own regarding them: A zoonotic bacterial parasite that binds itself to cell nuclei, hijacking the replication process to allow for obscene regenerative abilities. It does this through two methods: first, it forces the body to manufacture Stem Cells, which are stored throughout itself. Secondly, it serves as a ‘fact-checker’ for the nucleus, allowing it to replicate in significantly less time. Because this bacteria hops between animals and occasionally ’borrows’ genes from them, sometimes under extreme stress (such as an adrenaline response) they end up inserting genes from previous hosts into their current one, resulting in animalistic features depending on which animal that particular strain evolved through. This bacteria also forced the production of more muscle mass when needed, providing Lycans with extreme, almost physics-defying strength. This bacteria, however, requires immense amounts of caloric intake to maintain. As such, Lycans are usually rather lean in their Human form, as their body lacks the excess energy required to put on unnecessary muscle. The reason for moon phases affecting the transformation is actually due to the bacteria’s reproductive cycle being based on the tides, and essentially programmed to become more active under a full moon.
That wouldn't work for pure bloods, only the ones of "mixed blood", or mutts. There are books over 100 years old that give great reference material you could draw inspiration from. One such one I read a little from almost 30 years ago, stated the Lycanthropes were guardians of humanity, and protectors from other supernatural beings, such as the Nosferatu, or pure blooded vampires. There are even older ones as well. You just need to search for them beyond google. Also, pure blooded Lycanthropes are not slaves to the moon, and do not become mis-shaped half-breeds during the full moon. They are however larger than an average man. Think of the old world Vikings. Around 7 feet tall, and solid muscle. In the old world, they would have gone almost totally unknoticed. In today's world, they are readily noticeable outside of their respected countries and territories.
@@desmondedwards6628 The underworld movie actually showed the lead Michael's heart grow bigger and beat faster when he was transforming into a werewolf
Back in 2014 or 2015 I had found this one website that similarly adapted the werewolf myth into a scientific research style. And it also mentioned the werewolf transformation lasting for week or months. And in the end the werewolves end up looking like somewhat athletic bears or something similar.
That reminds me of a similar website, but it was a scientific study about wendigos, done by students of an university. I read it back in 2020, but I couldn’t find it ever since. I’ve been looking for it for quite a while now. It was very detailed. They talked about the mythology behind them, they used science to explain possible processes behind the changes that takes place in the infected body, long term issues, and much more. They also covered certain aspects involving, the amount of wendigos we’d technically have by calculating it. It was interesting to read, but sadly, I can’t find it anywhere.
Not true. Werewolves look like normal humans, but bigger, fangs of course, glowing eyes like an animal in lights(the actual eyes can range from yellow to whatever, some have claws and tails, and their physical attributes are off the charts. The transformation alone doesn't last weeks or months. It ranges from 30 mins to one hour especially if you fight it. I can explain more if you wish....
@@cyrustheegreat Well, if you ask some people who have said they have seen real werewolves, as they're calling them "dogmen," then you'd know majority of them say the "dogmen" look just like the one from Van Helsing movie, specifically the one from the beginning that Kate Beckinsale's brother in the film, Falcon, is chasing.
@@zaynes5094 dogmen are a thing... Kinda. They can kill an actual wolf and wear it's head as a cover or resemble a dogman, but they can still have their abilities of a werewolf or "dogman"
Absolutely love this series and I hope you do some non viral cryptid spec since it would fit your style. I think more environmental and ecological aspects like records of interactions with other animals could add to the videos as well as these are mostly physiological.
YESSSS!!! Zombie and Vampire Biology were fantastic, it was a surprise to see this posted so quickly. How about covering the Wendigo next? It's one of my favorite monsters!
depends it would likely just be a unique variant of the zombie virus that adapted to survivie harsh cold envoirments with long periods of isolation the evoltionairy reason being the wendigo undead would rot and decay in the frozen cold far slower then the normal zombies.
I saw the Vampire Biology thumbnail floating around and I was like, "Not until they make one on Werewolves." I need both of my two most favorite occults back to back. Here it is. Now I need to watch the vampire one after this one. Thank you very much, Thought Potato.
This series can be turned into a analog horror where it starts as one guy researching things that no other scientist would as sort of a "phase one" with the "phase two" could be people genetically modifying the different viruses to bring innocent fantasies to twisted reality
I can totally see infected water and poorly and/or untanned infected wolf hides as being viable methods of viral transference, thus giving credence to the idea one can turn into a werewolf by drinking rainwater from the pawprint of a wolf or wearing a wolf pelt. Maybe some werewolves prefer to favor hunting on full moon nights for easier hunts thanks to the increased illumination, this can be especially true and valid if some individuals may get their eyes damaged from the metamorphosis, thus requiring the moon to be full and bright in the night sky.
I wonder what other monsters could be part of this series. We've already done Zombies, Vampires, and Werewolves. Maybe Wendigos, or perhaps something more obscure like the Yara-Ma-Yha-Who.
The vrykolakas of Greek mythology would be an interesting video idea, almost a mid-stage between the werewolf and the vampire. It's a vampiric creature yet exclusively consumes flesh rather than blood.
YOOOOO, what a delightful surprise, came out sooner than i expected!!! Would be cool to see you cover the Wendigo (to fit in with the theme of the winter season), which is likely its own unique strain that convergently evolved with HVV and Lycanthropy, while not being related at all to them, especially given that only through cannibalism can one end up becoming such a monster, not a bite, scratch, or bodily fluid like blood. As a good respect to the native nations by not just labeling them as a strain of vampirism. Bigfoot/Sasquatch (and other similar ape-men), Giants, Mermaids, and different werewolf and vampire types like Rougarou, Wulver, Luison, and Strigoi, Nelapsi, Nachzehrer, and Vetala would also be sick to see in the future!
I have an idea for this Based on what i can find, cannibalism is said to turn one into a Wendigo, so maybe the disease wouldnt be a virus as all, and instead a prion disease (a misfolded protein which can misfold *other* proteins that are shaped right). It would cause the emaciation which is characteristic of Wendigos (much like chronic wasting disease in deer, which is also a prion disease) and also aggression or otherwise abnormal behavior (like how mad cow disease can cause cows to act nervous or aggresive), though also from what i can find it does affect physical appearance in a variety of manners (such as grey skin, and sharp teeth). Maybe that could be a virus related to LP in some way
@@Tisserande Hmm, maybe the prion disease reactivates junk DNA, thus giving them sharp fangs (at least in the form of sharp canines) and also notably, an opposable toe to make them efficient aboreal hunters like in the lore? Dunno how to explain the long tongue or talon-like nails tho, maybe not too out there for the prion to do some horizontal gene transfering of its own, maybe owls would be carriers due to the name wendigo being interchangable with owls apparently.
@@Tisserande Thought Potato should be taking notes from this comment, great idea, would be neat to get some diversity instead of them all being viruses.
Realistically speaking, the transformation would definitely be a much much slower process. The transformation sequence would could span weeks to months to years. There is no way bone structures would rapidly change
I've theorized that perhaps the body heats to such a boiling point that the bones almost become like a breaking rebreaking rubber. Sulfur might be at play which would explain the smell, allowing the body to melt and solidify in different shape. Just a theory.
@@0ddMadfellow True it would work very similar to Dave Kessler's transformation in AWIL It would look like a really bad fever and flu at first He even had bruises form all over his body and his eyes were blood shot even his face was bruised up when it shifted from his face to the werewolf's muzzle
I discovered your channel through the vampire biology video and then checked out the rest of your videos hoping you'd have one on werewolves! Excited to watch this one!
Beautiful, just beautiful! Werewolves are, by far, my favorites out of all the Mythical Creatures of the Night, with Vampires in Second Place and Zombies in Third. If I had to pick between a Vampire, a Zombie, and a Werewolf, I'd go for the Werewolf. Yes, in this case, your mind would forever succumb to primal instincts and ferocity, but it's better than avoiding sunlight for eternity and having your flesh rot away in less than a year. Fun Fact about FVZA's Version of Werewolves: They actually collect objects that they used to enjoy in their former, human lives (Books, pictures, jewelry, etc.). It's actually pretty cool.
They do not actualy loose ther intelligents after they get used to changes they can actualy be pretty chill they do not actualy need to hunt humans specificaly and often they do not they go deeper in to a wildernes as possible with thers sences they know you are there but they are teritorial and long as you do not bother they they will not bother you but there are alweys exeptions
This is completely random but if this became a full short-story I’d definitely watch or read it. I just recently discovered your channel and this Werewolf biology is one my favorite take of werewolves!!
19:03 it's possible that the werewolf body has developed an allergy to silver particles, seeing as silver is hypothesied to be a natural antiviral agent
I would say that this kind of werewolf could potentially be calmer after all of the changes are through and it has had a meal worthy of a bear. Because I mean canines aren't naturally agressive. They're predators, alright, but so are humans, AND dogs are a testament to the fact they can coexist . Needs further study :D
The wolf needed thousands of years to be domesticated. A werewolf can't be domesticated, given their insane speed, strenght, and, above all else, their insatiable hunger which is part of the reason they're so aggressive.
@@hriscubogdan2292 That's why I said AFTER it has been fed. But obviously it would not be domesticated, just not constantly aggressive. Like wolves that have been around humans often.
Welcome! Several people have requested the artwork for the last few videos, and if you're curious, I do have it all on my Patreon, which you can find here: www.patreon.com/thoughtpotato Thanks so much for watching, and enjoy!
I was thinking a bit, could you make a video on Will o' wisps, Flying lights and other luminous mirages? It would be pretty interesting seeing your videos about something like this. Have a great day!
This virus described in the video kinda of reminds me of the mold from the resident evil series. In resident evil village, we are told that the mold is implanted into the villagers to create beings that they call lycans. They behave similar to werewolves, have a infatuation for human blood, and even have a rough animalistic alpha leadership as the game shows us. When a scientist in the game implants wolf dna into the mix, it even causes humans to turn into wolf like beings that look and function exactly like werewolves(except they don’t transform). I find it really cool how this mold works and how similar it is with the virus described in this vid.
I'd love a deeper dive into these monsters. Is there any precedent of a werewolf being infected by a zombie?? Do werewolves actually live in packs amongst their own kind and is there a possibility for pure blood werewolves born with the virus, infected in utero?? Man this stuff is my bread and butter, absolutely love the content!!!!
@@Demicleas Yup and werewolves would be even stronger and faster as the codes that work with tensile strength would be turned off It's why chimpanzees are really strong that is partly turned off
Excellent video. I've watched a few others from you (vampire and zombie) and I enjoyed them. As a scientist, I appreciate the time and effort you put into the anatomical and biological details in these videos
If you haven't done it yet I'd love to see one of these about one about a Frankenstein's Monster type thing. It would be so cool see a scientific explanation for how a bunch of dead body parts can be brought to life and work like a normal body
I love the work you've been doing in making classic monsters feel more feasible! A thought on the folklore aversion to silver: could it be a form of metal hypersensivity? While it's most commonly associated with nickel (which could be confused with silver by the uneducated), exposure to certain metals can cause rashes, chronic inflammation, swelling, and blisters. More severe reactions can cause fatigue, hives, and vomiting. Perhaps the rapid rewriting of a human host's DNA has a side effect of increased metal hypersensitivity, where exposure to certain metals triggers a severe reaction, possibly even anaphylaxis. It wouldn't be the instant-kill of a Hollywood 'silver bullet,' but it could make exposure extremely unpleasant for a lycanthrope.
This channel reminds me of what made the SCP creepypastas so good back in its early day! Deep research into mythology or modern cryptids, along with genetics and impacts of bacteria, making a piece of classical fantasy into what feels like a genuine health concern in the real world! Keep up the hard work, and you deserve every subscription there is
Ok, that was awesome, werewolves are my favorite monsters and this was genuinely super cool, maybe for the next one you could somehow find a scientific explanation for witches? I don’t know how that would work but I’m sure you could do it
Witches are real, we're just normal people with certain spiritual beliefs and practices lol. But it would make a great april fools video where he just describes a normal human in a spooky sounding way.
Yes! This one did not disappoint! I love the scientific explanations for the change in mass and form, the increase in appetite, especially for flesh, and the fact that you made the transformation more of a Ginger Snaps kind of thing with a touch of An American Werewolf in London! I have to admit, though, a deadly allergic reaction to silver would've been nice, but I ultimately understand why it doesn't work here!
If they do not have super regenerating and you just need to damage ther hart or brain to kill them alergy to silver would not be nesesery but there agein if they are any thing like large bears thick hide a long with all that strenght speed and sences guns would just piss them of geting to that hart would be dificult
It could be so awesome if you cover like a "Witch Biology" or something like that, taken it in the point of view no like a virus but a human with extraordinary psychic capacities
@@ChaseDaOrk3767 oh nono, I meant it like, pychic capacities wich are believe to be "magical" but they´r not really tha way (sorry if I write or express myself in a weird way, i'm not a native english speaker)
Yaaay another time I try to understand scientific english while watching a documentary about fictional creatures! But I must admit, I see an improvement in my understanding of certain words, so I guess I should thank you my man, you teach me english better than school!
I feel like you have gotten so much better, it feels less copypasted like the vampire video you did. Im happy you improved as im super passionate about this channels success and lore
You should do one on witches but with a more anthropological focus as if they were a secret, long forgotten pagan cult who achieved superhuman powers through unknown ways and these powers could have scientific explanations. It would be cool!
I have to say these videos are amazing, I love all of these, and the quality is so good. I'd love if you continued and expanded this content. But please don't put pressure on yourself, do whatever you want in the moment
Side effects Long hair Tail bone into a wolf tail Eyes color turn red or yellow Sharp claws You wanted to howl Pointed wolf ears Sharp teeth Paws pad Can see in the dark Fast speed Kill a lots of humans Cant control yourself Powerful bites Wolf pack You want to hunt Back pain Chance of death
OH HELL YEAH!!! I’m working on a superhero based werewolf comic (werewolves called Lycans) and I’m trying to have both supernatural/magical elements but I want the Lycans/dog men to have real biological explanations
This raises some questions. For example if the victims of this hypothetical virus would mate, is the resulting baby a "pureblood" werewolf (born, not infected) or would it be a human?
I haven’t finished the video yet but if the baby was born human would it have immune genes? I don’t have much knowledge of immunity’s and how they work but I think like when you get over a virus (C one) you get memory of that and have blood cells that know how to fight it and when you donate that blood it like helps the person that never had it in the first place wouldn’t they get like the ability to protect themselves. I only know this stuff from hearing it from fox 5 a year ago asking for blood donations during the healing process of lockdown. So if the two werewolf’s did have one I think they would have an immunity gene and might not be able to get it. But there are other sicknesses that pass down to birth so maybe it would be born wolf. Or would the baby have to shape shift but that would be too much strain on a baby so maybe they couldn’t have children since the shapeshifting can’t be reversed. So many questions. So few answers.
My only thought potion that child is born fully transformed considering the biological state of the parents would it be possible that it would unlike its parents actually retain its human cognitive abilities
Found you through the tiktok about Mysterious Flesh Pit National park and I'm loving all your content, especially these 'supernatural' biology explained videos. Keep up the good work man!
So, I'm 04:30 into the video and everything you're describing is the same details I have been writing for my fantasy book series for Lycans. This is one of only less than 10 good werewolf lore videos on RUclips. I actually check every few moments on if there's new lycan videos cause I'm just a lover of Lycans. The time stamp on your video shows that you posted this after my last check in September/ start of October. I love this video and that what I'm writing makes such logical sense that it's appearing in videos like this (haven't watched your one on vampires or zombie yet as this is my first video of yours that I have seen). P.s. I will post the rest of my thoughts in the comments of this comment after I'm done watching it.
I didn't know about the "Federal Vampire & Zombie website"... other than that this is the exact same as my fantasy series. Noice. Well done. Can't wait to see what else you make that's Lycan related!
If the pain from the transformation is one of the key factors to a infected victims madness and aggression, what would happen if someone with CIPA get infected? How would the disease react and respond to it? Pretty awesome video by the way, really got me thinking!
I absolutely love this take on werewolves due to how much sense it makes, I honestly may use your videos in my D&D campaign due to how interesting but unique this is. Keep up the amazing work!!
This is unequivocally one of the best ideas for a RUclips channel I’ve ever heard not only is it a story but it’s also based in science and is just brilliant. Thank you so much. Your voice is amazing its perfect. This concept is just perfect. Thank you. ❤❤❤❤
I came into this thinking "There's no way he'll be able to explain this without horizontal gene transfer", and sure enough it appeared right at the end
I love these videos! Framing these concepts in a scientific way creates an amazing feel. The presentation really helps with the immersion. I wonder what's next for this series. Merfolk could be interesting.
To devise a bite-force test one needs a pneumatic/hydraulic press with a pressure read out then model some teeth with a material similar to bone then press them together with stuff in between them the pressure readout will allow you to calculate out the bite-force once you calculate the surface area of the teeth combined
that would yield the bite force of the hydraulic press though. the bite force comes from the strength of the jaw muscles, so you would need to somehow replicate (or extract?) the jaw muscles of a lycanthrope specifically.
You'll have to specify that this is one particular type of werewolf. Wolfwalkers don't transform their human bodies. They project their spirits, which then take on the physical form of a wolf. They are originally known as the man-wolves of Ossory, with "wolfwalker" being a name coined by Tomm Moore in 2020.
@@moth500 Were = man; wolf = wolf Werewolf = man-wolf Wolfwalker = man-wolf of Ossory Wolfwalkers are werewolves. Furthermore, the word "wolfwalker" is taken from "skinwalker," referring to an animal that can transform into a human, often by removing its animal coat to reveal the human form underneath. Selkies are a type of skinwalker. Wolfwalkers simply go in the opposite direction, and instead of taking off a human skin, they take off the entire human body.
@@AtarahDerek You are oversimplifying the word werewolf. Words are often more than the sum of their parts. Additionally, words change meaning over time.
Thanks so much for the video. I'm actually working on a novel series about vampires and werewolves, more from a scientific point of view than superstition. You have given me food for thought on some stuff I want to add.
this reminds me kind of the movie gingersnaps. the biology of werewolves in that movie does seem pretty similar. i mean this all makes much more sense from a realistic biology standpoint so its nice that a werewolf movie took a more 'realistic' route
THIS WAS AMAZING, I defiantly get a SCP vibe from this and would love to see more. Also I would love to see your take on mermaids/sirens or fairies/fae (I don’t know which version to use sorry)
Mentioning the deep primal fear that all humans have of Lycanthropes gave me Werewolf the Apocalypse Vibes. The delerium exists because the Garou deadass committed genocide on humans a long ass time ago.
That ending was SO SICK! it gave me goosebumps, so props to you, good sir! I can't thank the algorythm enough for recommending me the Vampire Biology video.
[A note tucked beside the presentation.] I was always partial to the classics, and my colleague's findings on LPV did not disappoint. The fact that it can infect primates in general gives me ideas, but those are for another time. Again, a missed opportunity to look into possible connections in the world, like the Wulvers of Scottish lore. Could they have been victims of LPV? If so, why are they depicted as being friendly? Could they have retained some higher brain function after the six-week transformation? Was there a strain of LPV that didn't take such a toll on the mind? Does it still exist? If so, where? A find such as that...I imagine it would be worthy of extensive study, not to mention profitable. -K
I don't know if anyone read the Bane County series, but the way 'lycanthropy' is portrayed in those books is a lot like what's featured in this video. Interesting take.
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*the virology in this is adequate.* nice work, if this isnt your field. _JC
Werewolves were already inspired by cases of rabies transmitted by dogs. So most werewolves already have the zombie virus by definition.
I don't know if you'll see this, but having a few breaks of calm are something i'd like more of (such as the sponsor breaks)
So. You are aware of CrispR CAS9. Thats how the viruses were designed.
You sound like a 14 year old boy.
The implication that the virus effects primates and not just humans means that a gorilla werewolf is possible. That is something I want to see!
are there any places where gorillas and wolves co-exist?
@@Brigtzen the closest relatives of wolves you can find on the same continent as gorillas are African hunting dogs, but they're endemic to completely different countries.
@@badideagenerator2315 no it's dogs
Our little best buddies are there closest relative
@@rhoydplaz2853 pretty sure they meant closest relative that is in the same habitat as gorillas. you're not gonna find a terrier or labrador in wild jungles with gorillas lol
@@Brigtzen The Ethiopian wolf and African golden wolf do not cross paths with gorillas, but they do co-exist with baboons.
I seriously love these takes on monsters. I get a very SCP-esque vibe, and it's fantastic lol
That's high praise. Thank you!
@@ThoughtPotato No, thank YOU! :)
SCP?
Me 2 do mermaids
@@nathski22 Oh my fellow YT Viewer, if you do not know what the SCP is, you're in for a ride, try looking for some related vids
So that was utterly horrifying…this felt like an actual study of a real disease (but that may come partially from my lack of biological/medical knowledge). Regardless this was amazing!
@@mendrinfang348 can vouch im a bioengineering student and have put most my studies into fungi and a few things come to mind when he says the transformation of dna and cells, such as histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, coccidioidomycosis and blastomycosis to name some of them these are more infectious types but there are some others that will actually take control of dead insects (cant remember if there dead or not but my guess is that they are) but its very interesting how realistic he can make these.
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I mean To be quite honest , In my opinion you never know if A Disease like this is fake, seems information like this could be as real as possible, Viruses Are unpredictable even Zombies could even happen 🤷🏽♂️scary shit if you ask me 🥶
im sure that is because it probably was based on the real medieval study of the believed to be real virus
@@Kingscorcher12 Talking about cordyceps? Then no, they are not dead, they are never dead I think?
Other than the rare chances of a cordyceps infected house spider, they are usually alive as can be.
Also another thing to mention most cordyceps infected insects or other creatures generally go to the most beneficial area, such as ants, as they go to the nearest and highest blade of grass right next to the closest ant colony, and then they reach the very top and clamp so hard their mandibles break, practically killing them, which then the cordyceps sprouts out of a little pocket near the back of their skull and then spores are drifted into the air from the stalk.
Either that or most cordyceps infected, stinkbugs I think? Take the stinkbug talk with a grain of salt, but if I remember correctly the stinkbugs go on top of leaves die and then the cordyceps sprouts out.
But ye thats it.
As a neuroscience grad student, I adore these! This feels like an actual study...which it kind of is, at least your framing material is. Love it, gonna recommend these to everyone.
That's high praise--thank you!
Are u a neurologist. Hii I'm from India past 11 years I have been suffering from epilepsy can u tell me how to handle my disease how to cure it
@Nissar Bezboruah I'm not a neurologist, but I'm pretty sure epilepsy can't be cured. You can limit what activates it, but I don't think it can be cured.
@@ThoughtPotato I have a question, when werewolves finish the 6 week tranformations and they transform into their wolf form, do they stay in their wolf forms forever
@@desmondedwards8234 Most likely they do. Once a transformation is complete, there isn't any going back
I love how these are so "scientific" that he isn't afraid to say "I don't know, YET." and he is even "looking into ways" to test some of his findings and/or explain what he doesn't know. Makes one wonder if there could be sequels where he finds some answers or has learned enough to change or "better explain" some theories. So cool!
It not scientific!
@@haru_light.dancer did the quotation marks turn invisible? I know this isn't scientific but it is fun to hear someone use something like Rabies and Parvo, real viruses, to link to a paranormal condition, monsters. It is entertainment.
@@LadyBugIx but do you know that the human body risks breaking?
the bones of a human body are not strong.
so before you teach me something.
start by seeing the biology of the human body! relearn science lessons you are not going to reinvent science with your bullshit! You are a jerk, stop your nonsense for a bit!
and immediately delete this video you are ridiculous like that
and for those who call themselves lycanthrope, that's not what you think ok?! so stop your bullshit!
the human body is not made for a metamorphosis so stop a bit!
the day when I would believe in the metamorphosis on earth is when I will have seen real videos! but it is not possible because the human body cannot!
@@haru_light.dancer ...... chill.... never said I believed this stuff... just thought it was cool... have a nice day ...
I love naturalistic takes on supernatural phenomena. I’m writing a fantasy novel involving werewolves and I came up with an explanation of my own regarding them:
A zoonotic bacterial parasite that binds itself to cell nuclei, hijacking the replication process to allow for obscene regenerative abilities. It does this through two methods: first, it forces the body to manufacture Stem Cells, which are stored throughout itself. Secondly, it serves as a ‘fact-checker’ for the nucleus, allowing it to replicate in significantly less time. Because this bacteria hops between animals and occasionally ’borrows’ genes from them, sometimes under extreme stress (such as an adrenaline response) they end up inserting genes from previous hosts into their current one, resulting in animalistic features depending on which animal that particular strain evolved through. This bacteria also forced the production of more muscle mass when needed, providing Lycans with extreme, almost physics-defying strength.
This bacteria, however, requires immense amounts of caloric intake to maintain. As such, Lycans are usually rather lean in their Human form, as their body lacks the excess energy required to put on unnecessary muscle.
The reason for moon phases affecting the transformation is actually due to the bacteria’s reproductive cycle being based on the tides, and essentially programmed to become more active under a full moon.
That wouldn't work for pure bloods, only the ones of "mixed blood", or mutts. There are books over 100 years old that give great reference material you could draw inspiration from. One such one I read a little from almost 30 years ago, stated the Lycanthropes were guardians of humanity, and protectors from other supernatural beings, such as the Nosferatu, or pure blooded vampires. There are even older ones as well. You just need to search for them beyond google. Also, pure blooded Lycanthropes are not slaves to the moon, and do not become mis-shaped half-breeds during the full moon. They are however larger than an average man. Think of the old world Vikings. Around 7 feet tall, and solid muscle. In the old world, they would have gone almost totally unknoticed. In today's world, they are readily noticeable outside of their respected countries and territories.
So strange ... I love it!
That's such a cool way to make a lycan curse scientific! Really unique take on werewolves 😊
This is terrifying! You should totally do more werewolf science cause this is super cool!!!!!
hes lying, parvovirus gives barely any symptoms
An enlarged heart is one of those changes that should be obvious for a Werewolf but most never think of.
It's gonna feel like a heart attack but even worst because the heart is growing bigger
Good ol' Cardiovascular Hypertrophy
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The underworld movie actually showed the lead Michael's heart grow bigger and beat faster when he was transforming into a werewolf
@@Chuck_EL And in being human uk they said that the heart stops and then lengthen up to 2/3
It stops first then grows
I always draw werewolves as baboon-like, since baboons looks both human and canine. I also depicts them knuckle-walking
We walk on laws not kcucles
Do you have a link to your art?? I'd like to see these depictions it sounds interesting
Back in 2014 or 2015 I had found this one website that similarly adapted the werewolf myth into a scientific research style. And it also mentioned the werewolf transformation lasting for week or months. And in the end the werewolves end up looking like somewhat athletic bears or something similar.
FVZA. That was the site. There is a link in the video description to the site, and it is clearly inspired by that site.
That reminds me of a similar website, but it was a scientific study about wendigos, done by students of an university. I read it back in 2020, but I couldn’t find it ever since. I’ve been looking for it for quite a while now. It was very detailed. They talked about the mythology behind them, they used science to explain possible processes behind the changes that takes place in the infected body, long term issues, and much more. They also covered certain aspects involving, the amount of wendigos we’d technically have by calculating it. It was interesting to read, but sadly, I can’t find it anywhere.
Not true. Werewolves look like normal humans, but bigger, fangs of course, glowing eyes like an animal in lights(the actual eyes can range from yellow to whatever, some have claws and tails, and their physical attributes are off the charts. The transformation alone doesn't last weeks or months. It ranges from 30 mins to one hour especially if you fight it. I can explain more if you wish....
@@cyrustheegreat Well, if you ask some people who have said they have seen real werewolves, as they're calling them "dogmen," then you'd know majority of them say the "dogmen" look just like the one from Van Helsing movie, specifically the one from the beginning that Kate Beckinsale's brother in the film, Falcon, is chasing.
@@zaynes5094 dogmen are a thing... Kinda. They can kill an actual wolf and wear it's head as a cover or resemble a dogman, but they can still have their abilities of a werewolf or "dogman"
Absolutely love this series and I hope you do some non viral cryptid spec since it would fit your style. I think more environmental and ecological aspects like records of interactions with other animals could add to the videos as well as these are mostly physiological.
Yeah. I'm more curious on non infectious cryptids tbh.
I think siren head would be pretty cool even if a human cannot turn into a siren head
I want a video on Jackalope/wolpertinger so much ❤
YESSSS!!! Zombie and Vampire Biology were fantastic, it was a surprise to see this posted so quickly. How about covering the Wendigo next? It's one of my favorite monsters!
@@dusktheowlgryphon yup, ik
@@dusktheowlgryphon "contrary to popular belief"? Just about everyone knows that.
That would be cool! I’d really like to see him cover ghosts as well.
depends it would likely just be a unique variant of the zombie virus that adapted to survivie harsh cold envoirments with long periods of isolation the evoltionairy reason being the wendigo undead would rot and decay in the frozen cold far slower then the normal zombies.
@@amyhhughes5584 most representations of the wendigo in media depict it with the head or skull of a deer.
I hope you have as much fun making these as I do watching them. They’re so delightfully fun and spooky.
Yer name haha.
I saw the Vampire Biology thumbnail floating around and I was like, "Not until they make one on Werewolves."
I need both of my two most favorite occults back to back.
Here it is. Now I need to watch the vampire one after this one.
Thank you very much, Thought Potato.
This series can be turned into a analog horror where it starts as one guy researching things that no other scientist would as sort of a "phase one" with the "phase two" could be people genetically modifying the different viruses to bring innocent fantasies to twisted reality
I can totally see infected water and poorly and/or untanned infected wolf hides as being viable methods of viral transference, thus giving credence to the idea one can turn into a werewolf by drinking rainwater from the pawprint of a wolf or wearing a wolf pelt.
Maybe some werewolves prefer to favor hunting on full moon nights for easier hunts thanks to the increased illumination, this can be especially true and valid if some individuals may get their eyes damaged from the metamorphosis, thus requiring the moon to be full and bright in the night sky.
I'm extremely happy that you are covering this. Thank you!
I wonder what other monsters could be part of this series. We've already done Zombies, Vampires, and Werewolves. Maybe Wendigos, or perhaps something more obscure like the Yara-Ma-Yha-Who.
Maybe baby yaga
Probably something more mainstream first, like ghosts and how they seem to occur.
@@sKYLEssed I don't know if ghosts could be explained but it would be entertaining if he could explain them
Imagine Mothman or the Jersey Devil
@@theslayer1197 I saw a comment about ghosts and atomic eagerly of black matter like a black hole?
The vrykolakas of Greek mythology would be an interesting video idea, almost a mid-stage between the werewolf and the vampire. It's a vampiric creature yet exclusively consumes flesh rather than blood.
So like a ghoul
@@unavela Sort of, yeah.
Incredible. I love this. "If these creatures were real and they were natural beings."
Same ! very scp like !
YOOOOO, what a delightful surprise, came out sooner than i expected!!! Would be cool to see you cover the Wendigo (to fit in with the theme of the winter season), which is likely its own unique strain that convergently evolved with HVV and Lycanthropy, while not being related at all to them, especially given that only through cannibalism can one end up becoming such a monster, not a bite, scratch, or bodily fluid like blood. As a good respect to the native nations by not just labeling them as a strain of vampirism. Bigfoot/Sasquatch (and other similar ape-men), Giants, Mermaids, and different werewolf and vampire types like Rougarou, Wulver, Luison, and Strigoi, Nelapsi, Nachzehrer, and Vetala would also be sick to see in the future!
I love these ideas. I'm taking notes!
I have an idea for this
Based on what i can find, cannibalism is said to turn one into a Wendigo, so maybe the disease wouldnt be a virus as all, and instead a prion disease (a misfolded protein which can misfold *other* proteins that are shaped right). It would cause the emaciation which is characteristic of Wendigos (much like chronic wasting disease in deer, which is also a prion disease) and also aggression or otherwise abnormal behavior (like how mad cow disease can cause cows to act nervous or aggresive), though also from what i can find it does affect physical appearance in a variety of manners (such as grey skin, and sharp teeth). Maybe that could be a virus related to LP in some way
@@Tisserande Hmm, maybe the prion disease reactivates junk DNA, thus giving them sharp fangs (at least in the form of sharp canines) and also notably, an opposable toe to make them efficient aboreal hunters like in the lore? Dunno how to explain the long tongue or talon-like nails tho, maybe not too out there for the prion to do some horizontal gene transfering of its own, maybe owls would be carriers due to the name wendigo being interchangable with owls apparently.
@@Tisserande Thought Potato should be taking notes from this comment, great idea, would be neat to get some diversity instead of them all being viruses.
I like all of the wonderful ideas here! Also how would a wendigo get its classic "skull for a face" ordeal?
YES, thank you for covering the werewolf, both vampire and zombie were amazing, im sure this will be no different
Realistically speaking, the transformation would definitely be a much much slower process. The transformation sequence would could span weeks to months to years. There is no way bone structures would rapidly change
Its probably possible in year 2700
I've theorized that perhaps the body heats to such a boiling point that the bones almost become like a breaking rebreaking rubber. Sulfur might be at play which would explain the smell, allowing the body to melt and solidify in different shape. Just a theory.
I thought maybe th virus would be use cancer in a similar way deer use for their antlers to grow.
@@0ddMadfellowbingo sulfer is indeed being reported
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True it would work very similar to Dave Kessler's transformation in AWIL
It would look like a really bad fever and flu at first
He even had bruises form all over his body and his eyes were blood shot even his face was bruised up when it shifted from his face to the werewolf's muzzle
This is narrated with so much intelligence and research that it almost sounds real. I love it
I’m not a science nerd but OH I’m a mythology/ folklore nerd and I absolutely love this series. Can’t wait for moreeee!!!
I discovered your channel through the vampire biology video and then checked out the rest of your videos hoping you'd have one on werewolves! Excited to watch this one!
Beautiful, just beautiful! Werewolves are, by far, my favorites out of all the Mythical Creatures of the Night, with Vampires in Second Place and Zombies in Third. If I had to pick between a Vampire, a Zombie, and a Werewolf, I'd go for the Werewolf. Yes, in this case, your mind would forever succumb to primal instincts and ferocity, but it's better than avoiding sunlight for eternity and having your flesh rot away in less than a year.
Fun Fact about FVZA's Version of Werewolves: They actually collect objects that they used to enjoy in their former, human lives (Books, pictures, jewelry, etc.). It's actually pretty cool.
They do not actualy loose ther intelligents after they get used to changes they can actualy be pretty chill they do not actualy need to hunt humans specificaly and often they do not they go deeper in to a wildernes as possible with thers sences they know you are there but they are teritorial and long as you do not bother they they will not bother you but there are alweys exeptions
@@cosmicdoggo9296 I never said they'd lose their intellect, just their Human Sanity.
Well zombies don't actually have to stay in the night they're perfectly fine in the day
@@gamingdudedonal3312 My point is that Werewolves are my favorite creatures in the Federal Vampire & Zombie Agency.
This is completely random but if this became a full short-story I’d definitely watch or read it. I just recently discovered your channel and this Werewolf biology is one my favorite take of werewolves!!
There was a film that had a similar story when it comes to the way the werewolves turn. It’s called Ginger snaps
19:03 it's possible that the werewolf body has developed an allergy to silver particles, seeing as silver is hypothesied to be a natural antiviral agent
So that's why it's used for cutlery
I would say that this kind of werewolf could potentially be calmer after all of the changes are through and it has had a meal worthy of a bear. Because I mean canines aren't naturally agressive. They're predators, alright, but so are humans, AND dogs are a testament to the fact they can coexist .
Needs further study :D
Not to be disrespectful but that is kind of crazy to think that a werewolf won't be aggressive. Werewolves are filled with rage
The wolf needed thousands of years to be domesticated. A werewolf can't be domesticated, given their insane speed, strenght, and, above all else, their insatiable hunger which is part of the reason they're so aggressive.
@@hriscubogdan2292 There rage makes them scary
@@desmondedwards6628 The rage is just the exterior aspect of more factors.
@@hriscubogdan2292 That's why I said AFTER it has been fed. But obviously it would not be domesticated, just not constantly aggressive. Like wolves that have been around humans often.
Welcome! Several people have requested the artwork for the last few videos, and if you're curious, I do have it all on my Patreon, which you can find here: www.patreon.com/thoughtpotato
Thanks so much for watching, and enjoy!
Love your videos 🤩
I love your videos, especially the ones covering these monster based diseases. What ever you have planned next is going to be amazing no matter what.
I was thinking a bit, could you make a video on Will o' wisps, Flying lights and other luminous mirages? It would be pretty interesting seeing your videos about something like this.
Have a great day!
PLEASE, KEEP MAKING THESE!!!!!!!
Right! Plus the mechanisms of what causes these "conditions" also is facinating
This virus described in the video kinda of reminds me of the mold from the resident evil series. In resident evil village, we are told that the mold is implanted into the villagers to create beings that they call lycans. They behave similar to werewolves, have a infatuation for human blood, and even have a rough animalistic alpha leadership as the game shows us. When a scientist in the game implants wolf dna into the mix, it even causes humans to turn into wolf like beings that look and function exactly like werewolves(except they don’t transform). I find it really cool how this mold works and how similar it is with the virus described in this vid.
This is just the upload I needed after a long day at work! I can’t wait to see your interpretation on lycanthropy and it’s mythology.
I'd love a deeper dive into these monsters. Is there any precedent of a werewolf being infected by a zombie?? Do werewolves actually live in packs amongst their own kind and is there a possibility for pure blood werewolves born with the virus, infected in utero?? Man this stuff is my bread and butter, absolutely love the content!!!!
Yessss !!!
I assume they would. Humans and wolves desire social interaction. And oh boy a zombie werewolf that would be terrifying.
@@Demicleas
Yup and werewolves would be even stronger and faster as the codes that work with tensile strength would be turned off
It's why chimpanzees are really strong that is partly turned off
"...underbite."
Bruh. Bruh! That Lon Chaney The Wolf Man reference! You snuck that in so beautifully.
Excellent video. I've watched a few others from you (vampire and zombie) and I enjoyed them. As a scientist, I appreciate the time and effort you put into the anatomical and biological details in these videos
If you haven't done it yet I'd love to see one of these about one about a Frankenstein's Monster type thing. It would be so cool see a scientific explanation for how a bunch of dead body parts can be brought to life and work like a normal body
Fun fact-Frankenstein monsters are actually called simulacrums 😅
@@bestiesandbloxburg2266I've never heard of "simulacrums" now I have to look into it
You should totally do a series on how humans defended themselves and hunted the supernatural.
I love the work you've been doing in making classic monsters feel more feasible! A thought on the folklore aversion to silver: could it be a form of metal hypersensivity? While it's most commonly associated with nickel (which could be confused with silver by the uneducated), exposure to certain metals can cause rashes, chronic inflammation, swelling, and blisters. More severe reactions can cause fatigue, hives, and vomiting. Perhaps the rapid rewriting of a human host's DNA has a side effect of increased metal hypersensitivity, where exposure to certain metals triggers a severe reaction, possibly even anaphylaxis. It wouldn't be the instant-kill of a Hollywood 'silver bullet,' but it could make exposure extremely unpleasant for a lycanthrope.
This channel reminds me of what made the SCP creepypastas so good back in its early day! Deep research into mythology or modern cryptids, along with genetics and impacts of bacteria, making a piece of classical fantasy into what feels like a genuine health concern in the real world! Keep up the hard work, and you deserve every subscription there is
Ok, that was awesome, werewolves are my favorite monsters and this was genuinely super cool, maybe for the next one you could somehow find a scientific explanation for witches? I don’t know how that would work but I’m sure you could do it
Yeah and their numbers were redused by the Salem witch trials lol
@@dreammov2999 I will love to be a werewolf too but it is not worth the pain, six weeks no way anybody can survive that
Witches are real, we're just normal people with certain spiritual beliefs and practices lol. But it would make a great april fools video where he just describes a normal human in a spooky sounding way.
@@pastelroswell no I meant like what makes witches able to do magic while others can’t
@@pastelroswell i believe they mean fairytale witches. actually supernatural witches.
I would love to see your take on Sphinx or centaurs! Sirens would be interesting too! Anyway awesome video!
I've been waiting for this! Thank you so much!
Great to hear, and I hope you love it!
The artist in me is itching to make this series into books or short stories. My mind is filled with so many ideas I feel like it's going to explode
I’m excited for the next biology video!
I absolutely love this series. I'd love to see more, like merpeople or even demons
Yes! This one did not disappoint! I love the scientific explanations for the change in mass and form, the increase in appetite, especially for flesh, and the fact that you made the transformation more of a Ginger Snaps kind of thing with a touch of An American Werewolf in London! I have to admit, though, a deadly allergic reaction to silver would've been nice, but I ultimately understand why it doesn't work here!
If they do not have super regenerating and you just need to damage ther hart or brain to kill them alergy to silver would not be nesesery but there agein if they are any thing like large bears thick hide a long with all that strenght speed and sences guns would just piss them of geting to that hart would be dificult
I absolutely LOVE these. Keep em coming. Maybe even have someone pretend to be a monster hunter who has been hunting these things for years.
Thank you Thought Potato! I was thrilled to see this pop up in my recommends! Hope to see more monster biology like this in the future!
It could be so awesome if you cover like a "Witch Biology" or something like that, taken it in the point of view no like a virus but a human with extraordinary psychic capacities
Yeah are they have a sub speicies called the “Karen” lol
Kinda makes me wonder how magic would exist, biologically or genetically speaking
@@dreammov2999 HAHAHAAHAHAH
@@ChaseDaOrk3767 oh nono, I meant it like, pychic capacities wich are believe to be "magical" but they´r not really tha way (sorry if I write or express myself in a weird way, i'm not a native english speaker)
Sees Karen comment: "It was not Kek, it was CRINGE FATHER."
Werewolves are my favorite monsters, I was so excited when I saw this on my feed, you can't imagine how much I enjoyed it 🔥🔥
Yaaay another time I try to understand scientific english while watching a documentary about fictional creatures! But I must admit, I see an improvement in my understanding of certain words, so I guess I should thank you my man, you teach me english better than school!
I swear there's some poor dude who got convinced by this, that's how well done these are. Keep it up!
I feel like you have gotten so much better, it feels less copypasted like the vampire video you did. Im happy you improved as im super passionate about this channels success and lore
I’ve been loving this series so far can’t wait to see more
You should do one on witches but with a more anthropological focus as if they were a secret, long forgotten pagan cult who achieved superhuman powers through unknown ways and these powers could have scientific explanations. It would be cool!
I have to say these videos are amazing, I love all of these, and the quality is so good. I'd love if you continued and expanded this content. But please don't put pressure on yourself, do whatever you want in the moment
Me studying a fictional werewolf disease vs me studying for school
This series has inspired me for a great novel series. Just imagine someone fighting for their own mind against a virus overtaking their body
Hell yeah, painful as shit Werewolf transformations that make you wonder if the superhuman strength and senses are even worth it!
Probably one of the worst pains a human can go through
Depends on if the change is permanent. I’d say it would be much more tolerable if it only happens once and then you are good.
Side effects
Long hair
Tail bone into a wolf tail
Eyes color turn red or yellow
Sharp claws
You wanted to howl
Pointed wolf ears
Sharp teeth
Paws pad
Can see in the dark
Fast speed
Kill a lots of humans
Cant control yourself
Powerful bites
Wolf pack
You want to hunt
Back pain
Chance of death
@@Mooonkitten The transformation can last up to six weeks. I don't think anybody can survive pain that long
@@desmondedwards6628 true because it painful I think no can survive
OH HELL YEAH!!! I’m working on a superhero based werewolf comic (werewolves called Lycans) and I’m trying to have both supernatural/magical elements but I want the Lycans/dog men to have real biological explanations
I'm interested. Can you share a link to it please?
I haven’t really made any extremely public showcasing yet but the series will be called ‘OMEN’
@@jaedenomen4556 nice yeah i want the link too
And women
omg i love this
This raises some questions. For example if the victims of this hypothetical virus would mate, is the resulting baby a "pureblood" werewolf (born, not infected) or would it be a human?
I haven’t finished the video yet but if the baby was born human would it have immune genes? I don’t have much knowledge of immunity’s and how they work but I think like when you get over a virus (C one) you get memory of that and have blood cells that know how to fight it and when you donate that blood it like helps the person that never had it in the first place wouldn’t they get like the ability to protect themselves. I only know this stuff from hearing it from fox 5 a year ago asking for blood donations during the healing process of lockdown. So if the two werewolf’s did have one I think they would have an immunity gene and might not be able to get it. But there are other sicknesses that pass down to birth so maybe it would be born wolf. Or would the baby have to shape shift but that would be too much strain on a baby so maybe they couldn’t have children since the shapeshifting can’t be reversed. So many questions. So few answers.
@@Bob-wl1yp in FVZA wich inspired this they can in deed make a child and would be a born werewolf
My only thought potion that child is born fully transformed considering the biological state of the parents would it be possible that it would unlike its parents actually retain its human cognitive abilities
@@Bob-wl1yp I think that would only work if the parent recovered from LSV
I think it would depend on if germ cells were infected
Found you through the tiktok about Mysterious Flesh Pit National park and I'm loving all your content, especially these 'supernatural' biology explained videos. Keep up the good work man!
So, I'm 04:30 into the video and everything you're describing is the same details I have been writing for my fantasy book series for Lycans. This is one of only less than 10 good werewolf lore videos on RUclips. I actually check every few moments on if there's new lycan videos cause I'm just a lover of Lycans. The time stamp on your video shows that you posted this after my last check in September/ start of October. I love this video and that what I'm writing makes such logical sense that it's appearing in videos like this (haven't watched your one on vampires or zombie yet as this is my first video of yours that I have seen).
P.s. I will post the rest of my thoughts in the comments of this comment after I'm done watching it.
I didn't know about the "Federal Vampire & Zombie website"... other than that this is the exact same as my fantasy series. Noice. Well done. Can't wait to see what else you make that's Lycan related!
I absolutely love your videos. They are so immersive and interesting to look at. Nice work!
If the pain from the transformation is one of the key factors to a infected victims madness and aggression, what would happen if someone with CIPA get infected? How would the disease react and respond to it? Pretty awesome video by the way, really got me thinking!
What's CIPA?
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I think that’s the thing where people don’t feel pain.
I don't think the pain is the cause of the aggression it is more the hunger.
@@MarcTelang OP said "one of" the key factors
I absolutely love this take on werewolves due to how much sense it makes, I honestly may use your videos in my D&D campaign due to how interesting but unique this is. Keep up the amazing work!!
This is unequivocally one of the best ideas for a RUclips channel I’ve ever heard not only is it a story but it’s also based in science and is just brilliant. Thank you so much. Your voice is amazing its perfect. This concept is just perfect. Thank you. ❤❤❤❤
The you matter at the end was wonderful. Keep spreading the love my friend
Amazing work !!! As a person who loves werewolves it's really cool to see the scientific part of them !!!
I came into this thinking "There's no way he'll be able to explain this without horizontal gene transfer", and sure enough it appeared right at the end
I Honestly love this take on how it could potentially work in reality.
As someone who is very into supernatural and science this channel is amazing
I need more of these. This scratches a part of my brain I didn’t even notice was itchy
I love these videos! Framing these concepts in a scientific way creates an amazing feel. The presentation really helps with the immersion.
I wonder what's next for this series. Merfolk could be interesting.
this guy puts in some massive research! love this
It would be pretty interesting to see this particular concept of werewolves to be used in a movie
There wore similer ones
Absolutely brilliant. I have been waiting for you to do a video on lycanthropes and I think this is your best yet. Thank you.
I can see this channel blowing up soon! Your videos got recommended to me and I am currently binging them all haha!
Another excellent spec bio channel *Speculative Wildlife Research Center* had a similar explanation of werewolves. Neat.
I love these so much! Keep these up! Maybe harpies or mermaids next?
To devise a bite-force test one needs a pneumatic/hydraulic press with a pressure read out then model some teeth with a material similar to bone then press them together with stuff in between them the pressure readout will allow you to calculate out the bite-force once you calculate the surface area of the teeth combined
that would yield the bite force of the hydraulic press though. the bite force comes from the strength of the jaw muscles, so you would need to somehow replicate (or extract?) the jaw muscles of a lycanthrope specifically.
this series is my favorite thing on RUclips right now
Love the way he presents everything, such complex yet easy to understand words
You'll have to specify that this is one particular type of werewolf. Wolfwalkers don't transform their human bodies. They project their spirits, which then take on the physical form of a wolf. They are originally known as the man-wolves of Ossory, with "wolfwalker" being a name coined by Tomm Moore in 2020.
Are you saying wolfwalkers are a subtype of werewolf?
@@moth500 Yes. A werewolf is a person who turns into a wolf.
@@AtarahDerekNo, they aren't. Werewolves are people who PHYSICALLY transform. Wolfwalkers and werewolves are similar but different.
@@moth500 Were = man; wolf = wolf
Werewolf = man-wolf
Wolfwalker = man-wolf of Ossory
Wolfwalkers are werewolves.
Furthermore, the word "wolfwalker" is taken from "skinwalker," referring to an animal that can transform into a human, often by removing its animal coat to reveal the human form underneath. Selkies are a type of skinwalker. Wolfwalkers simply go in the opposite direction, and instead of taking off a human skin, they take off the entire human body.
@@AtarahDerek You are oversimplifying the word werewolf. Words are often more than the sum of their parts. Additionally, words change meaning over time.
Thanks so much for the video. I'm actually working on a novel series about vampires and werewolves, more from a scientific point of view than superstition. You have given me food for thought on some stuff I want to add.
this reminds me kind of the movie gingersnaps. the biology of werewolves in that movie does seem pretty similar. i mean this all makes much more sense from a realistic biology standpoint so its nice that a werewolf movie took a more 'realistic' route
Love these stories, it gives insight on how mythical things come to be, and it gives a sense of adventure. Love your content. ❤
never have i ever thought of someone to make a scientific research about a fictional phenomena and I absolutely love this
THIS WAS AMAZING, I defiantly get a SCP vibe from this and would love to see more. Also I would love to see your take on mermaids/sirens or fairies/fae (I don’t know which version to use sorry)
Mentioning the deep primal fear that all humans have of Lycanthropes gave me Werewolf the Apocalypse Vibes.
The delerium exists because the Garou deadass committed genocide on humans a long ass time ago.
Love your videos man. They're so interesting. Keep it up. Hopefully you can do the biology of skin walkers
You have all these scary depictions and then you have the wulver that's just a chill introverted werewolf that likes fishing.
That ending was SO SICK! it gave me goosebumps, so props to you, good sir! I can't thank the algorythm enough for recommending me the Vampire Biology video.
[A note tucked beside the presentation.]
I was always partial to the classics, and my colleague's findings on LPV did not disappoint. The fact that it can infect primates in general gives me ideas, but those are for another time.
Again, a missed opportunity to look into possible connections in the world, like the Wulvers of Scottish lore. Could they have been victims of LPV? If so, why are they depicted as being friendly? Could they have retained some higher brain function after the six-week transformation? Was there a strain of LPV that didn't take such a toll on the mind? Does it still exist? If so, where? A find such as that...I imagine it would be worthy of extensive study, not to mention profitable.
-K
I am very glad that this is a thing
This is…very informative
Too informative
Sorry, Werewolf with Internet Access
@@ThoughtPotato ...?
Lol I feel bad for you how do you get a tan at night
@@Biduck1776 read OP's name
I don't know if anyone read the Bane County series, but the way 'lycanthropy' is portrayed in those books is a lot like what's featured in this video. Interesting take.
It would be cool of you did some stuff on SCP, it really fits the type of content you make!
Great idea. Any suggestions to start with?
@@ThoughtPotatono, just pick one that you find interesting
@@ThoughtPotato maybe something that's not supernatural tho
@@ThoughtPotato maybe the "not deer" aka scp 6448
@@ThoughtPotato SCP-835!!!