FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 22, 2019·5 min readSkin Test Detects Prion Infection Before Symptoms AppearResearchers have developed a new skin biopsy test that can detect prion infections in skin samples before symptoms of disease appear.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2013·2 min readRecombinant Human Prion Protein Inhibits Prion PropagationA new study offers a promising discovery for the treatment and prevention of prion disease.Read More
Psychology·April 10, 2012·3 min readNew MRI Technique May Predict Progress of DementiasComputer Modeling Supports Theory That Many Dementias Spread Like Prion Diseases. A new technique for analyzing brain images offers the...Read More
Genetics·February 9, 2012·2 min readScientists Identify Most Lethal Known Species of Prion ProteinFindings suggest new view of “mad cow” and other neurodegenerative diseases. Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research...Read More