Prion diseases are caused by misfolded proteins that induce a chain reaction leading to other proteins misfolding, which ultimately disrupts critical body functions.
The irreversibility of brain damage caused by prion diseases is alarming, as existing methods cannot effectively target or neutralize these rogue proteins present in the body.
In several cases, such as Mad Cow Disease, these diseases can be contracted through diet; however, they can also arise spontaneously without any identifiable cause.
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