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RSSTransmissible spongiform encephalopathy
Transmissible spongiform
encephalopathies (TSEs, also
known as prion diseases) are
a group of progressive
conditions that affect the
brain and nervous system of
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Amyloid
Amyloid describes various
types of protein
aggregations that share
specific traits when
examined microscopically.
For a period, the scientific
community debated whether or
not amyloid deposits were
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Encephalopathy
Encephalopathy is a
nonspecific term describing
a syndrome affecting the
brain. Generally, it refers
to involvement of large
parts of the brain (or the
whole organ), instead of
identifiable changes
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Brain
In animals, the brain, or
encephalon, is the control
center of the central
nervous system. In most
animals, the brain is
located in the head,
protected by the skull and
close to the primary sensory
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Growth hormone treatment
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Human skin color can range from almost black to nearly colorless (appearing pinkish white due to the blood in the skin) in different people. In general, people with ancestors from sunny regions have ... > more -
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Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD), also known simply as Alzheimer's, is a neurodegenerative disease that, in its most common form, is found in people over age 65. Approximately 24 million people worldwide ... > more -
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