By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com Guide
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Definition: A protein particle that is capable of causing an infection or disease. Like viruses, prions are not capable of reproduction by themselves. Unlike viruses, prions do not contain genetic material (DNA or RNA).
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