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Is There More To Prion Protein Than Mad Cow Disease?
September 29, 2008 Prion protein, a form of protein that triggers BSE, is associated with other brain diseases in cattle, raising the possibility of a significant increase in the range of prion disease. Scientists have ... > full story -
Unraveling Breast Milk
September 29, 2008 Researchers are reporting that new insights into the composition of human breast milk may lead to new ways to prevent and treat stomach illnesses and other diseases in babies and ... > full story -
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Natural Viagra? 'Horny Goat Weed' Shows Promise
September 29, 2008 Move over, Viagra! Researchers in report that an ancient Chinese herbal remedy known as "horny goat weed" shows potential in lab studies as source for new future drugs to treat erectile dysfunction ... > full story -
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Pigs Bred With Cystic Fibrosis Provide Model To Mimic Human Disease
September 25, 2008 Cystic fibrosis continues to be a lethal disease for humans despite the identification of the problematic gene two decades ago. Many humans born with CF -- the most common genetic disease in ... > full story -
Bovine Mastitis: Could A Vaccine Be On The Way?
September 17, 2008 It is the most common infectious disease in farmed animals. Around one million cases occur each year in the UK. It is painful, occasionally life threatening, and costs the dairy industry £200m ... > full story -
Bovine Colostrum And Fermented Cabbage Can Help Restrict Infections
September 15, 2008 Antibodies extracted from bovine colostrum as well as lactobacilli extracted from fermented cabbage and other sources prevent the action of pathogenic bacteria in the gastrointestinal ... > full story -
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Mad Cow Disease Also Caused By Genetic Mutation
September 12, 2008 New findings about the causes of mad cow disease show that sometimes it may be genetic. Until several years ago, it was thought that the cattle prion disease bovine spongiform encephalopathy -- also ... > full story -
Food Poisoning Bacteria Prefer Duck To Beef On Meat Factory Surfaces
September 9, 2008 The food poisoning bacterium Listeria could survive on surfaces in meat processing factories if certain other bacteria are present, scientists ... > full story -
Hotline To The Cowshed
September 8, 2008 A wireless measuring system, consisting of sensors and transmission units, helps to keep livestock healthier with a minimum use of ... > full story -
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Hotline To The Cowshed
September 8, 2008 A wireless measuring system, consisting of sensors and transmission units, helps to keep livestock healthier with a minimum use of ... > full story
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