New Scientist Reports on Mad Cow Disease

Posted on January 29, 1998

Fear of mad cow disease (BSE) spread panic across Europe, devastated Britain's beef industry and is causing concern in the US. New Scientist is covering the issues and evidence on its web site, New Scientist. The site now includes a timely Mad Cow Special Report. The Mad Cow Special Report tracks the epidemic and provides coverage of research into the rogue protein over the last few years. Including New Scientist articles on:

Scientists still struggle to understand the basic scientific issues behind BSE
US examine death certificates for evidence of Mad Cow
Possible cases unreported in Continental Europe whilst Mad Cow disease perceived as a British problem
Question of BSE in sheep - is mutton off the menu?
Nobel splits top scientists
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This is the latest in a series of special features from New Scientist's award winning Planet Science web site. Other recent additions include global warming, recycling, the future and a section targeted at university students.