Prions | Mechanism of Kuru & Relation to Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

The video discusses kuru, a prion disease similar to Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), but transmitted through cannibalism. It explains the role of prion proteins, their misfolding, and how kuru spreads in Papua New Guinea. The disease primarily affects the cerebellum, leading to severe neurological symptoms and eventual death. Public health efforts have significantly reduced kuru cases by educating the population about the dangers of consuming infected brains.

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