BSE: How risky is it to drink milk?
Prion proteins found in commercial milk Schlieren (ots) - In a first-time global breakthrough, a Swiss start-up firm has succeeded in detecting prion proteins in the milk of humans, cows, sheep, and goats. This again raises the question of a "mad cow disease" risk from drinking milk. Tests are underway to verify disease-causing prions in milk. Prions are known to be causes of neurological conditions such as Mad ...
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