Question 1
Which protein's role is thought to involve memory enhancement but is not clearly defined?
Question 2
What evolutionarily widespread presence of prion protein suggests its importance?
Question 3
What does altered brain activity in FFI lead to, even while awake?
Question 4
What genetic mutation is responsible for Familial Fatal Insomnia?
Question 5
How can FFI symptom progression typically end?
Question 6
With which disease is FFI often compared due to similarities in etiology?
Question 7
What primary brain structure deteriorates in FFI?
Question 8
Why is detailed research into prion proteins expected to be beneficial?
Question 9
Is there a cure or effective long-term treatment for FFI?
Question 10
Which characteristic of FFI makes it very challenging to diagnose?
Question 11
What are some experimental findings on prion proteins related to synaptic transmission?
Question 12
What are some common misdiagnoses that can occur due to the symptoms of FFI?
Question 13
What is believed to be a potential general function of the prion protein?
Question 14
How does the thalamus contribute to sleep regulation?
Question 15
What kind of research effect related to prion proteins is being conducted for a greater understanding of diseases like Alzheimer's?