Over time, this zombie-like accumulation of diseased prions destroys the brain from the inside out, though it can take years ...

Chronic wasting disease (CWD), often referred to as "zombie deer disease," has been steadily spreading through deer ...

Prion diseases are rare, fatal brain disorders in humans and animals caused by the accumulation of an abnormal protein (PrPSc) that leads to brain degeneration and neurological decline.

In Alzheimer’s, some research suggests that a buildup of prion proteins in the brain may contribute to the devastating loss of short- and long-term memory. “Long-term memory shapes our personality, ...

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is the most well-known prion disease, characterized by rapidly progressing dementia, muscle stiffness, and other neurological symptoms. Other prion-related conditions ...

Microscopic analysis by Montana scientists has revealed the first detailed structure of the pathogen that causes chronic ...

There is a group of diseases in humans called amyloidosis ... CJD or mad cow are 100% fatal once symptoms emerge. Will we ever be able to someday defeat prions as we can viruses or bacteria?

The detailed structure of a misfolded protein from a diseased deer could help explain why the disease hasn’t made the leap to humans.

this has been termed a 'subversion of function'. If so, PrP C contributes to neurotoxicity in prion disease but by uncertain mechnisms.

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) impacts Colorado deer, with half the herds infected. This prion disease has no cure, and its spread raises concerns for wildlife, agriculture, and hunters.