The Pathological Protein

The book explores the intriguing and complex world of prions, a novel class of pathogens linked to diseases such as Mad Cow. It chronicles their discovery and the ongoing medical controversies surrounding them, highlighting the challenges researchers face in understanding these elusive agents. Written by Philip Yam, a prominent journalist and editor at Scientific American, the narrative combines scientific inquiry with a compelling storytelling approach, shedding light on a topic that has affected both human and animal health for centuries.