Prion protein in Mad Cow disease studied (Moldova.org) British veterinary scientists are studying the prion protein, known for its role in mad cow disease, as possibly being involved in other animal illnesses.Prions are a form of protein that triggers bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease. The researchers said they have detected changes in the production and accumulation of the prion protein in the brains of cattle with a rare ... [News Source]

Prion protein in Mad Cow disease studied (UPI) LONDON, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- British veterinary scientists are studying the prion protein, known for its role in mad cow disease, as possibly being involved in other animal illnesses. [News Source]

Is there more to prion protein than mad cow disease? (EurekAlert!) ( BioMed Central ) 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. Publishing their findings in the open access journal BMC Veterinary Research, scientists have detected changes in the production and accumulation of the prion protein in the brains of cattle with ... [News Source]