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-- Family that could not sleep2007., Random House Trade Paperbacks Call No: 616.83 Max Edition: Random House trade Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Describes the mysterious proteins called prions and examines the nature and scope of prion diseases. From the Venetian family that suffered for generations from a disease that deprives them of sleep, and kills them in months, to scrapie, kuru, and mad cow disease, the author searches for commonalities that can help us to understand and treat these diseases.
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2005., Chelsea House Publishers Call No: 616.83 FER Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents Series Title: Deadly diseases and epidemicsSummary Note: Describes what mad cow disease is, how it's caused, treatment, and prevention of this communicable disease.