Cannibalism’s Hidden Biological Cost | Canberra News

Scientists reveal cannibalism’s taboo may stem from evolutionary biology—math models show it spreads deadly pathogens across populations due to our similar bodies, with prions surviving even cooking, as seen in the kuru epidemic among Papua New Guinea tribes. This biological risk likely drove the universal taboo, acting as a survival mechanism that helped groups avoid extinction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88d1eb0165fecf78