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    11 months ago

    It’s actually worse than a virus.

    Once an environment is infected, the pathogen is extremely hard to eradicate. It can persist for years in dirt or on surfaces, and scientists report it is resistant to disinfectants, formaldehyde, radiation and incineration at 600C (1,100F).

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      11 months ago

      The pathogen in question is a prion (a mutant contagious protein molecule)