
DeepDive Into Prions
Sourav Pan
Prions are misfolded proteins that can cause neurodegenerative diseases by triggering the abnormal folding of normal proteins in the brain. Unlike bacteria, viruses, or fungi, prions are not living organisms, nor do they contain genetic material like DNA or RNA. Instead, they are purely protein-based infectious agents. Prions are responsible for a group of diseases … Read more
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