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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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