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11. Prions are called "infectious" proteins. i meant it in that sense. Contagious. Not a living thing.

Thu Feb 2, 2012, 03:14 PM

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It's a vile, very cruel disease. xfundy Feb 2012 #2

That's interesting zentrum Feb 2012 #4

Also, they are probably a different race than most of us, thecrow Feb 2012 #10

no, its the ingredient in turmeric. La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2012 #13

From your link.... thecrow Feb 2012 #16

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And cancer Dont call me Shirley Feb 2012 #14

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Wonder how... GTurck Feb 2012 #6