Hundreds of children have succumbed to a mystery illness that can keep them in a sleeplike state for years and scientists are stumped. What does it feel like to sleep for months? And how do you treat the children who just won't wake up?

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Guest: Suzanne O’Sullivan, neurologist.

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Mystery: The children who won't wake up