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Old 09-17-2015, 08:50 AM
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Prions are misfolded proteins that trick the immune system into consuming healthy cells. The effect takes years.

Creutzfeldy-Jacob
Mad Cow
Chronic Wasting disease
Kuru

These are all prions.
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