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SUMMARY:Mathematics and Smallpox - Professor Tom Körner\, Department of P
 ure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
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DESCRIPTION:One of the earliest applications of mathematics to medicine wa
 s Bernoulli's study 250 years ago of the efficacy of vaccinating against s
 mallpox\, which in the 18th century killed hundreds of thousands of people
  a year. Join Professor Tom Körner as he explores Bernoulli's work\, and 
 investigates how the arguments and ideas involved remain relevant and inte
 resting today.\n\nThis talk is part of the Cambridge Science Festival. No 
 booking required\, but please arrive in good time.\n\nSuggested age range:
  14 - adult\n\nFor more information see http://www.mmp.maths.org/mmp-event
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LOCATION:Centre for Mathematical Sciences\, Cambridge CB3 0WA
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