Darwinian natural selection could help halt human “mad cow disease”, experts say after finding a tribe impervious to a related fatal brain disorder. The Papua New Guinea tribe developed strong ...

The AI effectively consumes itself, which means there are parallels for mad cow disease – a neurological disorder in cows that are fed the infected remains of other cattle. Without fresh ...

The immune system defends our bodies against infection and disease. Macrophages are the professional “big eaters” of the immune system. Their ability to consume dead or worn-out cells is essential, ...

After eliminating some potential causes, he began to suspect that a new bovine disease was emerging. Clumps of killer rogue prion proteins form in the brain, and make holes, causing it to look ...