Over the last decade, scientists have discovered the importance and widespread presence in the body of a remarkable family of proteins known as prion proteins. Research links various types of prion proteins to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinsons and Alzheimers, and this has fueled the search for new drugs that could halt the progression of these terrible disorders. In this engaging and accessible book, Michel Brahic tells the story of these amazing and versatile proteins.
