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Most lethal known species of prion protein identified
9 Feb 2012
Scientists have identified a single prion protein that causes neuronal death similar to that seen in "mad cow" disease, but is at least 10 times more lethal than larger prion species.Scientists identify most lethal known species of prion protein
9 Feb 2012
Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have identified a single prion protein that causes neuronal death similar to that seen in "mad cow" disease, but is at least 10 times more lethal than larger prion species. This toxic single molecule or "monomer" challenges the prevailing concept that neuronal damage is linked to the toxicity of prion protein aggregates called ...Sanford-Burnham, Florida Hospital and Moffitt partner to develop PMP Florida
9 Feb 2012
Moffitt Cancer Center, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute and Florida Hospital have announced they will collaborate on the creation of a Personalized Medicine Partnership of Florida (PMP Florida). The partnership will conduct collaborative research to accelerate discovery and develop new treatments in the areas of cancer and metabolic diseases, including obesity, diabetes and ...In this category: Websites: 0, Number of pages: 0, Last updated: 10 Feb 2012