The Hamilton scientists were able to map a CWD prion, the misfolded protein that causes the deadly brain disease, to the near ...

What exactly is zombie deer disease? Find out how chronic wasting disease spreads and if it poses a threat to humans.

or mad cow disease. In his new book, Brahic details how the exponential growth of prions can wreak havoc throughout the brain, causing universally fatal but thankfully rare diseases like kuru and ...

In Alzheimer’s, some research suggests that a buildup of prion proteins in the brain may contribute to the devastating loss of short- and long-term memory. “Long-term memory shapes our personality, ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the ban on the importation of cattle from the United Kingdom, saying the outbreak of mad cow disease was already addressed.

Oregon had a close call with chronic wasting disease when hunters from that state brought home two infected Wyoming deer carcasses.

As Montana heads into hunting season, the threat of chronic wasting disease (CWD) looms over both the deer population and those who consume venison.

French beef is expected to be sold again in Korea for the first time in 24 years.The French Embassy in Korea held a press conference today to promote the ...

The Philippines has lifted the ban on the importation of live cattle and meat products from the United Kingdom (UK) after the European country ended the spread of mad cow disease impacting its ...

New USDA rule mandates electronic ID tags for cattle/bison from Nov. 5, aiming to improve traceability; sparks debate on privacy, cost and industry control.

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – French beef is set to make its return to South Korean markets after a 24-year hiatus, marking ...

There are an estimated 4,500 cougars in Colorado. CWD is one class of prions, other examples are scrapies in sheep, mad cow disease in cattle, and Creutzfeld-Jakob disease in humans. They all have ...