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Prion Discovery: Rogue Proteins Linked to Neurodegenerative Diseases Similar to Parkinson's

By Peter R - Sep 02, 2015 05:01 PM EDT

Called Multiple System Atrophy, the disease is caused by mutant proteins called prions. Prions are also known to cause mad cow disease and CJD.

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