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A recent study conducted by researchers at New York University Shanghai explores the structural variations of prions and prion-like proteins associated with neurodegeneration. Neurodegeneration is becoming a leading cause of death worldwide as the population ages. The study focuses on understanding the mechanisms behind prion proteins and prion-like proteins, such as amyloid-b and hyperphosphorylated tau, which behave similarly to infectious prion proteins. The research aims to contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. For more information, the full article can be accessed for free online. [Extracted from the article]