Saturday, 3 December 2011

Protein insight into vCJD spread

2 December 2011
Last updated at 07:47











The study could lead to treatments to stop vCJD spreading to the brain


Scientists have discovered that blocking the production of proteins in the immune system could prevent the spread of a disease that destroys nerve cells.
Researchers at Edinburgh University's Roslin Institute said vCJD occurs when proteins known as prions accumulate in the

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