terratogen wrote: ] ] Once prion diseases infect a body, the proteins change ] ] shape and, with a kiss of death, turn their neighbors ] ] into clones of themselves. Clumps of misshapen proteins ] ] form, overwhelming neurons and poking holes in the brain. ] ] Death is inevitable. Awesome!!! I just read something on this,wow pretty cool :) RE: Wired News: Prions: When Proteins Attack |