prion

Prion Discovery: Rogue Proteins Linked to Neurodegenerative Diseases Similar to Parkinson's

By Peter R - Sep 02, 2015 05:01 PM EDT

Called Multiple System Atrophy, the disease is caused by mutant proteins called prions. Prions are also known to cause mad cow disease and CJD.

Gene Found In Cannibalistic Tribe Can Prevent Human Mad Cow Disease

By Peter R - Jun 15, 2015 04:42 PM EDT

Researchers found that some members of the Fore community in Papua New Guinea were resistant to Kuru, a prion disease like CJD.

Fun Stuff

Editor's pick

Real Time Analytics