New prion protein may offer insight into mad cow disease (PhysOrg) Scientists have discovered a new protein that may offer fresh insights into brain function in mad cow disease. Research led by Dr. David Westaway has led to the first discovery since 1985 of a new brain prion protein. [News Source]

Woman did not die of mad cow disease (SaukValley.com) Chester-East Lincoln learning disabilities teacher Connie Albert, 57, died Saturday from a form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease that should not be confused with the human form of mad cow disease, health and animal experts say. [News Source]

Experts: It wasn’t mad cow (Lincoln Courier) Chester-East Lincoln learning disabilities teacher Connie Albert died from a form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease that should not be confused with the human form of mad cow disease, health and animal experts said. [News Source]

IDPH reports no new cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (The State Journal-Register) Illinois Department of Public Health officials said Tuesday the state has experienced no cases of a type of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease commonly referred to as human mad cow disease. [News Source]

Slaughterhouse dross could become biofuel. The Fédération des producteurs de bovins du Québec is hoping to turn a costly problem for meat producers into a new source of home-heating oil. [News Source]