Chronic wasting disease is a fatal prion disease that continues to spread in cervid populations across the country. The ...

Scientist Michel Brahic's new book delves into the world of prions, the culprits behind some of the scariest illnesses around. Reading time 7 minutes A tiny protein is responsible for one of the most ...

CJD is caused by infectious proteins called prions. These proteins damage the brain and lead to fast-moving dementia. HealthDay News — Health officials in Hood River County, Oregon, are investigating ...

Gerstmann-Strässler-Scheinker syndrome (GSS) is a rare, inherited brain disorder. It can cause cognitive difficulties, involuntary muscle movements, and difficulty speaking. Share on Pinterest ...

SUGARLOAF TWP. — A deer-killing disease that invaded this winter is here to stay. “CWD like glitter. Once you have it, there’s no way to get rid of it,” Andrea Korman, a biologist specializing in CWD ...