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Originally posted by hobbes@1 February 2004 - 11:00
Vampires- Origin is from a genetic disorder called porphyria. These people cannot form functional "hemoglobin" very efficiently due to an enzyme deficiency, therefore, these people are very anemic or pale.
Also, there is a build up of a hemoglobin precursor that actually becomes active when exposed to sunlight. This active molecule can induce severe physical pain and eventual scarring of the skin. Thus these people scream when exposed to the sun and prefer noctural activity.
It can also cause intermittent insanity.
Hobbes, that's all very well, but you still haven't explained why they come out at night and suck blood. :huh: