# Understanding Neurodegenerative Disease with Prion Research

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/understanding-neurodegenerative-disease-with-prion-research/
- Published: 2024-10-03T09:00:32-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

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,” […] Click here to view original web page at www.the-scientist.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki Director of Art & Design See Full Bio