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Do prions have RNA?
No, prions aren't organisms or even organism imitators like viruses. Prions are misfolded proteins that can aggregate and cause serious neurological problems. See link below for more info about prions from Answers.com.
What pathogen is a packet of proteins with no RNA or DNA?
Prions
Is DNA found in all prions?
No, DNA is not found in any prions. Prions are just protein - they don't contain a nucleic acid.
Do prions contain DNA or RNA?
Prions are an infectious particle made of protein. They do not contain DNA or RNA.
What are viroids and prions?
I have no idea so go ask someone else. The similarities between viroids and prions are that both are acellular pathogens, and do not grow and they differ in the sense that prions do not have nucleic acids while viroids have the nucleic acid,RNA.
Do prions have RNA?
No, prions aren't organisms or even organism imitators like viruses. Prions are misfolded proteins that can aggregate and cause serious neurological problems. See link below for more info about prions from Answers.com.
What can cause memory loss and confusion?
alzheimers
Can Ambien cause alzheimers?
I doubt it. It sure can make you feel like you've got alzheimers if you take a lot. LOL
Does Xanax xr cause alzheimers?
No. Xanax XR does not cause alzheimer's disease.
How is Prion detected in animals?
Prions are a relatively newly discovered infectious agent that consists primarily of protein. It is believed that prions are the transmissible cause for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, otherwise known as "mad cow disease." There is no current evidence to suggest that animals are capable of "detecting" prions.
Why does a shortage of transmitter substance could can cause alzheimers disease?
jaja yes
Could crab meat have prions in it?
Scientists are unsure if chicken, fish and seafood could have problems with prions. Roger Morris from MRC Center for neurobiology is doing research to see if mutations could cause this problem.
What pathogen is a packet of proteins with no RNA or DNA?
Prions
Is DNA found in all prions?
No, DNA is not found in any prions. Prions are just protein - they don't contain a nucleic acid.
Do prions contain DNA or RNA?
Prions are an infectious particle made of protein. They do not contain DNA or RNA.
What are viroids and prions?
I have no idea so go ask someone else. The similarities between viroids and prions are that both are acellular pathogens, and do not grow and they differ in the sense that prions do not have nucleic acids while viroids have the nucleic acid,RNA.
Can you kill prions by sterilization?
No, cooking does not destroy or disable prions. If you were able to cook a meat that contains prions to the point where the prions were disabled, the meat would be rendered inedible.You can use chemicals mixed with heat to destroy prions, but that's not a process you would want to subject your food to.
