Review:
Prion Diseases
overall review score: 3.5
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Prion diseases are a group of rare brain diseases that affect humans and animals. They are caused by abnormally folded proteins called prions.
Key Features
- Progressive neurodegeneration
- Fatal outcome
- Transmissible between species
- Lack of immune response
Pros
- Rare cases in humans
- Opportunities for research in neurodegenerative diseases
Cons
- Lack of effective treatments
- High fatality rate