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Prion (en.wikipedia.org)

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A prion is a misfolded protein that induces misfolding in normal variants of the same protein, leading to cellular death. Prions are responsible for prion diseases, known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSEs), which are fatal and transmissible neurodegenerative diseases affecting both humans and animals.

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[–] icetree 8 points 2 weeks ago

One Misfolded Boi

Learned about prion diseases at the dead of the night. Still scared of them.

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