Gene mutation underlies some mad cow disease: study
Friday, September 12, 2008 - 14:00
in Biology & Nature
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A rare genetic mutation may underlie some cases of mad cow disease in cattle and its discovery may help shed light on where the epidemic started, U.S. researchers reported on Friday.
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