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Life Sciences
Reports from Michigan State University describe recent advances in life sciences
December 2nd, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "In 1518, one of the strangest epidemics in recorded history struck the city of Strasbourg. Hundreds of people were seized by an irresistible urge to dance, hop and leap into the air." "In houses, halls and public spaces, as fear paralyzed the city and the members of the elite despaired, the dancing continued with mindless intensity. Seldom pausing to eat, drink or rest, many of them danced for days or even weeks. And before long, the chronicles agree, dozens were dying from exhaustion," wrote J.C. Waller and colleagues, Michigan State University. The researchers concluded: "What was it that could have...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-12-02)
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