The Pathological Protein Mad Cow, Chronic Wasting, and Other Deadly Prion Diseases /

Prions are an entirely new class of pathogens, and scientists are just beginning to understand them. This book tells the strange story of their discovery, and the medical controversies that swirl around them.

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Main Author: Yam, Philip. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 2003.
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