Gtnpublications

Support the growth of GTN-Publications, this is where I express my creative energy, through words that I hope will entertain, amuse, educate and open your eyes to the world around you. I am an INFJ empathic intuitive read meyers briggs to find out more and you can read here my niche is multidiciplined as I have a flow of passions and interests to share from psychology, arts, education and much more.

I am qualified in fine arts, illustration, design, theatre, film production as I am a creator but I also studied independent teaching, coaching and trained in community work when I was between creative projects it’s good to be a little pragmatic and because I have a curious mind I continue to study further, I’ll let you know what over time as we get to know one another so subscribe if my words interest you if not enjoy your life jouney, your path, your personal movie.

Peace love light

L.P

Growing Through Nature Association

Kuru Disease

Part 1:

Kuru Disease
Kuru Disease Luna Pheonix

Kuru is a rare, fatal neurodegenerative disorder caused by infectious abnormal proteins called prions. It was transmitted among the Fore people of Papua New Guinea via ritualistic canibalism, specifically consuming infected human brain tissue, leading to widespread brain damage known as spongiform encephalopathy.

Key Causes and Transmission Factors:

  • Prion Infection: Kuru is caused by misfolded prions that accumulate in the brain, causing normal proteins to also misfold and creating microscopic, sponge-like holes.

  • Endocannibalism: The disease was spread during funeral rites where relatives consumed deceased kin, particularly the brain, which carried the highest concentration of prions. Hollywood rumors on YouTube of celebrities and politicians eating infected brains.

  • Transmission Route: Infection occurred through ingestion of contaminated tissues or through contact with open wounds/sores.

  • Vulnerable Populations: Women and young people were disproportionately affected, as they were the primary participants in these traditional rituals.

  • Long Incubation: Though the practice stopped in the 1960s, cases appeared decades later due to the disease's exceptionally long incubation period, which can exceed 50 years

  • Eli Roth Directorial: Green Inferno.

Research:

Wikipedia

YouTube

Subscribe to "Gtnpublications" to get updates straight to your inbox

Hey it’s L.P,

Welcome to the inner world of GTNA or rather GTN-Publications, GTNA is Growing Through Nature it’s an association for The Expressive Arts Steiner School growing and developing as I write this to you today. Along with the healing retreat and animal sanctuary all coming soon. So stay tuned to find out more, enjoy reading.

Peace love light

L.P

GTN-Publications/GTNA

Luna Pheonix

Subscribe to Luna Pheonix to react

Subscribe

Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!

Subscribe to Gtnpublications to get updates straight to your inbox