Stanley B. Prusiner

Neurologist; discovered prions

Stanley B. Prusiner - Neurologist; discovered prions
Born

May 28th, 1942
82 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Achieved significant advancements in neurology and biochemistry. Developed the prion hypothesis which posits that infectious agents are misfolded proteins, leading to neurodegenerative diseases such as scrapie, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and Alzheimer's. Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1997 for groundbreaking contributions to the science of prions and their role in disease. His research fundamentally changed the understanding of infectious diseases and protein misfolding disorders, opening new avenues for examination of similar conditions.

Developed the prion hypothesis

Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1997

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