CJD is a disease caused by a misfolding protein, called a prion. (PREE-on) Prion diseases are a group of rare and fatal brain diseases which occur in both humans and animals. In humans, it is known as CJD. Cows get BSE, which stands for bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Deer and elk contract CWD, or chronic wasting disease. There is no cure or clinical diagnosis for CJD. There is no cure for any of the diseases in the prion family.
Please let me know if there is something that you want to know more about, something you'd like me to talk about or if you have any questions about CJD. I'm working on an upcoming CJD Talk podcast, not sure when it will be out, but it will be soon!
posted by Heather Larson at Monday, April 10, 2006
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