Iowa State, USDA researchers discover eye test for neurological diseases in livestock

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 14:30 in Biology & Nature

AMES, Iowa -- The eyes of sheep infected with scrapie -- a neurological disorder similar to mad cow disease -- return an intense, almost-white glow when they're hit with blue excitation light,...

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