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Kuru Disease
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Kuru Disease
This paper discusses Kuru disease, a rare prion disease caused by cannibalism.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages) |
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MLA | 2003
Paper Summary:
This paper explains that Kuru disease is found among natives in the eastern highlands of New Guinea who eat the brains of deceased relatives to honor them. The author points out that it is similarity to other spongiform encephalopathies, now known as prion diseases. The paper looks at the biochemical features of the disease and reviews prion diseases in general.From the Paper:
"Kuru disease is one of a family of diseases known as prion diseases because they are caused by an abnormal form of the prion PrP protein found in membranes. The family includes Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease."More papers on Kuru Disease:
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APA Citation:
Kuru Disease (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 10, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Kuru-Disease/71556
MLA Citation:
"Kuru Disease" 15 January 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Kuru-Disease/71556>
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