12 Jan 2004
Prions: When Proteins Attack

Prions as "Ice-9" ... interesting article. More accurate than much of the pap that passes for "science reporting" in the popular press.

These proteins are in our bodies, but something can cause prions to turn into malicious brain killers. Baffled scientists search for causes, treatments and a cure. By Randy Dotinga.

(link) [Wired News]

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