Prions transmit their abnormally folded shape onto other proteins. Researchers designed a synthetic fragment of the tau protein that exhibits prion-like behavior. Misfolded tau proteins are the ...

There are six fungal prions: four are self-propagating amyloids and two are self-activating enzymes. Chaperones catalyse amyloid filament breakage to form new seeds, and probably have other roles in ...

The National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center (NPDPSC) is the only Center of its kind in the U.S., which coordinates autopsies and neuropathologic examinations of suspected prion disease ...

Scientists in Wisconsin are reporting that typical wastewater treatment processes do not degrade prions. Scientists in Wisconsin are reporting that typical wastewater treatment processes do not ...

To make the most of Maui's natural splendor, consider taking a guided tour of the island. Analyzing both traveler sentiment and expert opinion, U.S. News determined the following excursions to be the ...