Phrases with «prion disease»

"Prion disease" refers to a type of illness caused by an abnormal protein called a prion. These prions can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, leading to various problems, including memory loss, personality changes, and difficulty moving or coordinating movements. Prion diseases are rare but very serious, and currently have no cure. Full definition

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While the most common cause of prion diseases in humans is consuming infected meat, some can be inherited or occur spontaneously. (sciencedaily.com)
The structures, called amyloid fibrils, are also implicated in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and in prion diseases like Creutzfeldt - Jacob and mad cow disease. (sciencedaily.com)
Acquire tissue samples and clinical information from as many cases of human prion disease occurring in the United States as possible in order to help monitor the possible occurrence of variant CJD (vCJD) in the USA. (case.edu)
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