Airborne pathogens can induce mad cow disease, new findings suggest

Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 23:30 in Biology & Nature

Airborne prions are also infectious and can induce mad cow disease or Creutzfeldt-Jakob disorder, new findings suggest. Researchers recommend precautionary measures for scientific labs, slaughterhouses and animal feed plants.

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