The Challenge of Degenerative Brain Diseases
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the latest research on degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's in this 15-minute TEDx talk by biochemist Byron Caughey. Discover how proteins in our bodies can go rogue, leading to devastating neurological conditions affecting millions worldwide. Learn about promising new approaches for diagnosis and treatment emerging from ongoing scientific investigations. Gain insights into Dr. Caughey's groundbreaking work at Rocky Mountain Laboratories, including the first structural analysis of infectious prion pathogens and the development of ultra-sensitive diagnostic tests for protein misfolding diseases. Understand the challenges and potential breakthroughs in combating these complex neurological disorders through this informative presentation given at TEDxHieronymusPark.
Syllabus
The Challenge of Degenerative Brain Diseases | Byron Caughey | TEDxHieronymusPark
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