Prions in soil - testing the fate of prions in soil takes another step forward
14 December 2006The misfolded proteins thought to be responsible for brain disorders such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or "mad cow" disease, can stay in soil for a long time, but whether they can still spread the diseases remains a wide-open question. With expert comment from Dr Cindy Levy (nee Cooke)