Kuru is a fatal disease first seen in Papua New Guinea. Kuru is caused by cannibalism when abnormally folded proteins (prions) are consumed when eating human brains. - Upgoat

Kuru is a fatal disease first seen in Papua New Guinea. Kuru is caused by cannibalism when abnormally folded proteins (prions) are consumed when eating human brains.
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuru_(disease)

[ - ] RepublicanNerd 2 points 3.2 yearsFeb 12, 2022 16:07:28 ago (+2/-0)

My British uncle died of this, was a prisoner in that area during WW2 and they suspect the captives were fed human remains.

[ - ] Boardallday_420_2 [op] 0 points 3.2 yearsFeb 14, 2022 19:53:21 ago (+0/-0)

That's horrific. May he rest in peace. Where was he held prisoner?

[ - ] RepublicanNerd 0 points 3.2 yearsFeb 16, 2022 13:57:57 ago (+0/-0)

Thanks. In the PNG area i believe