NIH and Italian scientists develop nasal test for human prion disease

NIH and Italian scientists develop nasal test for human prion disease

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: Recent Insights

A test for Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease using nasal brushings
Christina D. Orrú et al. New England Journal Medicine, August 6, 2014

Novel ways to detect Creutzfeld-Jacob disease?Daniela Lamas, Blog New England Journal Medicine, Aug 6

NIH and Italian scientists develop nasal test for human prion disease, Aug 6

CDC information: Classic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

CDC information: Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke:  About 5 to 10 percent of cases in the United States are hereditary.  In hereditary Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease , the person has a family history of the disease and/or tests positive for a genetic mutation associated with disease

22 genes have been reported with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, including 3 genomewide association studies/ The most known gene is the prion protein PRNP. To find out more, visit the HuGE Navigator

Genetic variation in prion protein PRNP has been associated with several human diseases. To find out more, visit the HuGENavigator

Using science for health: lessons from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, by Dr Philippa Brice, PHG Foundation, Aug 13