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Mad cow, 'zombie deer disease' and the science and spread of prions
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jul 26, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Mad cow disease, also known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was first discovered in cattle in the UK in 1986. In 1996, BSE made its way into humans for the first time, setting off panic and fascination with the fatal disease that causes rapid onset dementia. In this episode, Sam and Deboki cover the cause, spread and concern surrounding mad cow and other prion diseases. The Tiny Show & Tell stories are here and here.
Released:
Jul 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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