Review:
'mad Cow' Disease
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Mad cow disease, also known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), is a neurodegenerative disease in cattle that can be transmitted to humans through consumption of infected meat.
Key Features
- Caused by misfolded proteins called prions
- Can lead to severe brain damage in humans
- Linked to the consumption of contaminated beef products
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Cons
- Can be fatal in humans
- Causes public health concerns
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