Kuru

There is actually a human equivalent of mad-cow, called Kuru, that is transmitted through consumption of brain matter, and often associated with cannibalism.

PopMatters Brent McKnight 2010

The fact that a disease like Kuru, which is not connected with fever or any inflammatory reaction, was caused by an infectious agent prompted an analysis of several other progressively destructive processes in the central nervous system.

Physiology or Medicine 1976 - Press Release 1976

This, however, does not appear to be the case in Kuru.

Physiology or Medicine 1976 - Press Release 1976

To the east of that tirtha is another, O perpetuator of Kuru race, that is called Kuru tirtha.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

It is after his name that the field called Kuru-jangala has become so famous in the world.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

To the east of that _tirtha_ is another, O perpetuator of Kuru race, that is called Kuru _tirtha_.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Vana Parva, Part 1 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

It relates how the blind old King Dhṛitarāshṭra of Hastināpura had a hundred sons, known as the Kuru or Kaurava princes, the eldest of whom was

Hindu Gods And Heroes Studies in the History of the Religion of India Lionel D. Barnett

There have been cases of Kuru 50 years after funeral cannibalism was banned, although it is of course possible the ban was ignored.

The Volokh Conspiracy » San Jose State University Continues to Suspend All Blood Drives on Campus 2010

Her love for Draupadi, even though her sons could not win her, was silently registered and best exhibited when she allowed her to curse the Kuru clan.

Motherhood Messages From Mythology: a Study of Four Queens as Mothers in Indian Epics Ramayana and Mahabharata « English Lesson Plans « Free Lesson Plans « Literacy News 2010

Kuru: Ku-ru A great king named Kuru after whom the dynasty and kingdom of the Kauravas and Pandavas were named.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010