at the wedding and sat down to the banquet in the afternoon ; of these 110 fewer than forty were subsequently seized with symptoms of irritant poisoning, the time of onset varying from four to sixteen hours after the meal. Five of the persons so attacked had died up to the date when the facts were placed 011 record, and as that was only some ten days after the occurrence, it is possible that ot...

In response to changes in environmental conditions, animals and humans alike can initiate physiological regulatory mechanisms to assure survival. For example, when food is scarce, the body becomes “thrifty”, and conversely, when it is abundant, physiological “unthrifty” mechanisms are initiated. Recent work has uncovered novel cellular mechanisms of fuel sensing that contribute to these shifts ...

The medieval cult of Ste Foy inspired several sets liturgical chants, or historiae, including at least two that were probably made for use Conques in the early eleventh century. Whilst it is widely understood historia chants belonged within liturgy Divine Office, this article explores significance lesser-known parameters their performance: during nocturnal hours, above all lengthy service known...