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Bacteriophages and Curu: Exploring Diseases

Martha Clokey and Chris Addison discuss their research on bacteriophages and their interest in the disease curu, characterized by uncontrollable laughter. They explore the causes and religious beliefs behind curu, as well as the concept of 'sexy bacteria'.

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