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]