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Australian scientist Michael Alpers dedicated over 50 years to researching Kuru, an obscure and incurable brain disease unique to the Fore people of New Guinea. Kuru was once thought to be a psychosomatic illness, an infection, a genetic disorder, even a sorcerer's curse, but Alpers' findings pointed to cannibalism as the culprit. Yet a recent discovery has proven to be even more disturbing: the malady is linked to mad cow disease and its human equivalent, variant CJD. With a decades-long incubation period, could a larger outbreak be on its way?
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Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery
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Questions about Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery
How long is Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery?
Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery has a runtime of 52m ( and 52 minutes).
Who directed Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery?
Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery was directed by Rob Bygott and released in 2010.
What genre is Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery?
Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery is a Documentary film (2010).
Who stars in Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery?
The cast of Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery includes Judy Davis, Michael Alpers, Russ Harris, Pako Ombeya.
What is the TMDB rating for Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery?
Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 votes.
