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A Penny for Your Prions
North Carolina State University researchers have discovered a link between copper and the normal functioning of prion proteins, which are associated with transmissible spongiform encephalopathy diseases such as Cruetzfeldt-Jakob in humans or "mad cow" disease in cattle. view more (2009-06-26)
History of human cannibalism eats away at researchers
In a new study published by the journal Genome Research, a team of scientists reports that 'mad cow'-like diseases have not been a major force in human history, nor have been cannibalistic rituals that are known to be associated with disease transmission. view more (2006-01-04)
Deadly infectious entity of prions discovered
The mysterious, highly infectious prions, which cause the severe destruction of the brain that characterizes "mad cow disease" and several human brain degenerative disorders, can be rendered harmless in the laboratory by a slight alternation of the three-dimensional conformation or shape of the prion protein's structure. view more (2005-06-10)
Commission launches 13 new research projects on transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE)
A year ago, on 1 December 1997, the Council and the European Parliament approved supplementary funding of ECU 115 million for the Fourth Framework Programme, of which ECU 35 million was earmarked for research on TSE. The 13 new projects, together with the projects from the two previous calls - one from the Agriculture and Fisheries programme and... view more... (1998-12-17)
Prion study reveals first direct information about the protein's molecular structure
A collaboration between scientists at Vanderbilt University and the University of California, San Francisco has led to the first direct information about the molecular structure of prions. view more (2009-10-07)
Study shows Chronix technology using serum DNA can identify early presence of disease
Chronix Biomedical today reported that a new study in a peer-reviewed journal further confirms the potential diagnostic and prognostic utility of using circulating fragments of DNA to detect early stage disease. view more (2009-06-23)
Animal testing alternative has ticks trembling at the knees
The thousands of test animals currently required to evaluate new pesticides could be replaced by tricking ticks into setting up home on a faux cow hide. view more (2006-11-06)
Blood transfusion-transmitted infections: A global perspective
Thanks to the many blood-safety interventions introduced since 1984, the overall risk for most transfusion-transmitted infections has become exceedingly small. view more (2006-09-28)
Redefining what it means to be a prion
Whitehead Institute researchers have quintupled the number of identifiable prion proteins in yeast and have further clarified the role prions play in the inheritance of both beneficial and detrimental traits. view more (2009-04-03)
The UK BSE crisis as a failure of government
Roman Gerodimos considers the BSE ('mad cow disease') disaster to highlight the failings of the British core executive during a crisis event. view more (2004-11-18)
Mutant proteins result in infectious prion disease in mice
A worldwide group of scientists has created an infectious prion disease in a mouse model, in a step that may help unravel the mystery of this progressive disease that affects the nervous system in humans and animals. view more (2008-12-08)
Very young children can step into the minds of storybook characters
A large part of enjoying a good book is getting immersed in the life of a character, especially a character's thoughts and feelings. A new University of Waterloo psychology study shows that preschoolers can already perform this impressive perspective-taking feat and get into the minds of story characters. view more (2007-09-14)
Beyond genes: Lipid helps cell wall protein fold into proper shape
A protein that provides a vital passage through a bacterium's outer cell wall will misfold and malfunction if that wall is built of the 'wrong' material, scientists at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston report in a finding that has long-term implications for understanding diseases caused by misfolded proteins such as cystic... view more... (2005-07-18)
Scripps research study reveals structural dynamics of single prion molecules
New techniques paint clearer picture of amyloid formation associated with protein-based inheritance and neurodegenerative diseases such as mad cow, Alzheimer's. view more (2007-02-13)
New Book: "Food in Society: Economy, Culture, Geography" by Ian Bowler and Peter Atkins
Contemporary ‘mad cow’ and foot and mouth diseases have instigated a reappraisal of how food is produced and consumed in the United Kingdom. Now a new and timely book, Food in Society: Economy, Culture, Geography, brings together a range of social science perspectives for such an appraisal, covering economic, cultural and geographical... view more... (2001-05-10)
Bio-Rad Develops Fully Automated Testing System For BSE
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research products and clinical diagnostics, has announced the creation of a complete solution for automated BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease) testing. This highly scalable platform is the first testing system of its kind, providing both... view more... (2002-02-15)
Iron is involved in prion disease-associated neuronal demise
Imbalance of iron homeostasis is a common feature of prion disease-affected human, mouse, and hamster brains, according to a new study by Dr. Neena Singh and colleagues at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, alongside collaborators from Creighton University. view more (2009-03-16)
Deadly dose: Rensselaer heparin expert helps uncover source of lethal contamination
The mysterious death of patients around the world following a routine dosage of the common blood thinner, heparin, sent researchers on a frantic search to uncover what could make the standard drug so toxic. view more (2008-04-28)
New discovery may improve treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and type 2 diabetes
The discovery opens the way for new drugs to be designed to treat Parkinson's, type 2 diabetis, Alzheimer's and Creuzfeldt-Jacob disease. view more (2005-12-15)
Sequencing the cow's genetic code -- a new agricultural era dawns
Researchers from the Universities of Geneva and Lausanne, as well as the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics have been part of a major international project to sequence the bovine (cow) genome, a female Hereford cow named L1 Dominette. view more (2009-04-24)
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