The Pathological Protein Mad Cow, Chronic Wasting, and Other Deadly Prion Diseases

Prions are an entirely new class of pathogens, and scientists are just beginning to understand them. This book tells the strange story of their discovery, and the medical controversies that swirl around them

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Yam, Philip
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Copernicus 2003, 2003
Edition:1st ed. 2003
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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