Biochemistry
Prion diseases are a group of neurodegenerative disorders caused by misfolded proteins known as prions, which induce other proteins to misfold, leading to brain damage and neurological symptoms. These diseases are particularly notable for their unique mechanism of transmission and resistance to conventional methods of sterilization, highlighting the critical role of protein structure in cellular function.
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