prioneista
Prioneista is a term that refers to a person who believes in the existence of prions, which are infectious proteins that can cause neurodegenerative diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as "mad cow disease." Prioneists argue that prions are the primary cause of these diseases, rather than viruses or other pathogens. They often emphasize the role of prions in the transmission of these diseases and the potential for prion-related infections to be transmitted through various means, including food, blood transfusions, and medical procedures.
The term "prioneista" is often used in a derogatory manner by those who reject the prion hypothesis,
Despite the ongoing debate surrounding the prion hypothesis, prioneists continue to advocate for further research into