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Sick puppies that infected other dogs and humans were traced back to Petland. Photo: Flickr Creative Commons

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Cause of a Puppy Illness that Transferred to Humans Detected through Genetic Sleuthing

Thursday, September 27, 2018 • CSI-type genetic analysis has been used to solve medical mysteries in humans. Now a central Florida team of researchers are using genetic analysis to find the source of an epidemic in puppies.
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Cows can contract the disease, like people, by eating contaminated meat products. Photo: Flickr Creative Commons

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Mad Cow Disease Found in a Six-Year Old Cow in Florida

Thursday, August 30, 2018 • The USDA says a cow in Florida has tested positive for the neurological disease. Luckily, it won’t lead to infections in humans as it wasn’t part of the slaughter channels in the state.
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Cause of a Puppy Illness that Transferred to Humans Detected through Genetic Sleuthing

Mad Cow Disease Found in a Six-Year Old Cow in Florida

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