What is another word for Prion Diseases?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈa͡ɪɒn dɪzˈiːzɪz] (IPA) 
Prion diseases, also known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, are a group of fatal neurological disorders that affect humans and animals. Prions are abnormal proteins that can cause healthy proteins in the brain to fold abnormally, leading to brain damage and death. There are several synonyms for prion diseases, including scrapie, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE or "mad cow disease"), Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), variant CJD, kuru, and fatal familial insomnia. These diseases are all caused by prions, and they share similar symptoms such as memory loss, dementia, and muscle weakness. Despite extensive research, there is currently no cure for prion diseases, and treatment options are limited.
