Understanding Neurodegenerative Disease with Prion Research

Image caption: Protein misfolding plays an important role in many neurodegenerative disorders. Image credit: © Eoneren / istock by Getty Images. Article by Hannah Thomasy, PhD. The Scientist – September 13, 2024.

When Julie Moreno arrived at Texas A&M University as a first-generation student in 2000, she wanted to work in veterinary medicine. But the opportunity to work in a research laboratory during her time as an undergraduate ignited her passion for science and changed the course of her life. “Before that, I was never exposed to research,” […]

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