> For prions specifically, the main "problem" (which is a good thing overall for us) is that they're naked proteins, and they denature relatively quickly when o

> For prions specifically, the main "problem" (which is a good thing overall for us) is that they're naked proteins, and they denature relatively quickly when outside of a protective environment. How does this jive with the seemingly extreme difficulty of effective sterilization of prion-contaminated objects? https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/32/9/1348/291736 https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/32/9/1348/291736