CEBI 0918 - From Mad Cow Disease to Alzheimer’s: The Biological Basis of Disease

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Brown University

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The primary focus of this course will be on key diseases that are caused by protein misfolding, including symptoms, cellular physiology, and current methods of treatment for these diseases. Specifically, we will be discussing both infections and noninfectious protein misfolding diseases. Infectious diseases comprise those caused by prion proteins such as Mad Cow, Kuru, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Non-infectious diseases include other neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s. Therefore, this course will not only give students a general understanding of the biology behind protein maturation, but also emphasize its importance by examining some of the devastating consequences faced when proteins fail to properly mature.

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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