Gene sequence discovery might lead to live BSE tests

29 Jan, 2009 Stephan
U of C

Researchers at the University of Calgary have identified the gene sequences linked to the brain-wasting disease Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy ("mad cow disease").

Future tests may detect the presence of BSE well before symptoms show up in the cow.

This makes me wonder. With a significant scientific discovery like this, perhaps mad cows will finally show up in the US?

Source:
University of Calgary (January 29, 2009)
CBC (January 29, 2009)
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