Self-propagating amyloid and tau act as prions in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease. Higher levels of the prions in human brain samples were strongly correlated with early onset of Alzheimer's and death at a younger age. Read More
Researchers have developed a new skin biopsy test that can detect prion infections in skin samples before symptoms of disease appear. Read More
Researchers have successfully created a synthetic version of a human prion, a protein associated with brain wasting diseases like sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. The prions may help shed new light on, and provide treatment options, for those with CJD and other prion related diseases. Read More
Researchers have detected a prion protein associated with CJD on the skin of almost two dozen people who died from the disease. The findings raise questions as to whether transmission of the disease via skin transplantation may be possible, and whether a simple skin test could detect the disease. Read More
Researchers have uncovered the 3D structure of infectious prions. Read More
Researchers report a protein normally associated with prion diseases may help to maintain myelin. Read More
A new study reports on a newly discovered system that shows early toxicity to dendrtic spines. Read More
A new assay offers improved sensitivity of current tests for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, researchers report. Read More
A new study looks at the toxicity and benefits of the use of anti-prion antibodies. Read More
Researchers have discovered Alzheimer-type pathology in the brains of some dura mater transplant recipients who later died of CJD. Read More
A new study reports some prion like protein accumulations could have a positive effect. Read More
According to a new study, one of the main proteins involved in Parkinson's disease does not behave like a prion. Read More
