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Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
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Prion

An infectious agent composed of protein in a misfolded form, which is responsible for certain neurodegenerative diseases.

Prion Diseases

Fatal, degenerative brain diseases caused by misfolded proteins.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

A rare, degenerative, invariably fatal brain disorder affecting about one in every one million people per year.

Misshapen Proteins

Abnormally structured proteins that can result in diseases due to improper folding or function.

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