3Novices: Small Loop in Human Prion Protein Prevents Chronic Wasting Disease

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3Novices: Small Loop in Human Prion Protein Prevents Chronic Wasting Disease

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is an infectious disease caused by prions. CWD is found in North American elk and deer, but has not been observed in humans. Using a mouse model that expresses an altered form of the normal human prion protein, researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have determined why the human proteins aren't corrupted when exposed to the elk prions. Their study, published Feb. 23 in the iJournal of Clinical Investigation/i, ...