Prions: Neurovirologist's New Book
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•‘The Power of Prions’ explores misfolded proteins’ role in brain diseases
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The Power of Prions is written by neurovirologist Michel Brahic , a Stanford professor.
The book jumps headfirst into the molecular biology of disease-causing prions.
Prions are proteins that fold incorrectly and force normal proteins to do the same.
Scientists now believe prions may play a role in many neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s.
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