Prion Pursuit A new diagnostic emerges for vCJD in blood William Aryitey | 01/30/2017











The pathology of prion-based diseases remains elusive, especially because, despite their highly infectious nature, it is still difficult to identify prions pre-mortem.

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William Aryitey

My fascination with science, gaming, and writing led to my studying biology at university, while simultaneously working as an online games journalist. After university, I travelled across Europe, working on a novel and developing a game, before finding my way to Texere. As Associate Editor, I’m evolving my loves of science and writing, while continuing to pursue my passion for gaming and creative writing in a personal capacity.