Brahic, Michel

The Power of Prions: The Strange and Essential Proteins That Can Cause Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Other Diseases

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ISBN 13:
9780691252384
author:
Brahic, Michel
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Princeton University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2025
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
20.4 x 12.6 x 3 centimetres (0.3
Genre:
Science, Medical, Diseases,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£18.29

Description

The Power of Prions: The Strange and Essential Proteins That Can Cause Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Other Diseases Discover the remarkable family of proteins that can make us very ill, yet hold the key to long-term memory, immunity, and the origin of life. Prion proteins have been found to play a crucial role in various diseases, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, as well as in our immune system and the beginnings of life on Earth. Research has revealed that prion proteins are not always the cause of disease, but rather a rare exception. In most cases, these proteins serve vital functions and may even have been present at the origin of life itself. This book tells the story of the discovery of prion proteins and their role in infection, from early work on animal diseases to the latest research on their essential functions. Michel Brahic, a leading researcher on diseases of the central nervous system, explores the fascinating world of prion proteins in this engaging and accessible book.

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