Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
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The prevention of mad cow disease.
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Mad cow disease, also known as BSE (Bovine spongiform encephalitis), is a neurodegenerative disorder that is caused by prions. It spreads from infected animals to other species. This disease results in the development of spongy holes and protein-based material within the brain.
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