Is the new variant of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease from mad cows?

Article Abstract:

A strain of CJD affecting a younger population than the known form showed up in the UK in 1996. It is suspected to be caused by eating BSE-contaminated beef before meat-and-bone-meal feed was banned in 1990. Links from BSE to transmissible spongiform encephalopathies in other species have been proven.

Research, Causes of, Disease transmission, Bovine spongiform encephalopathy, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, Spongiform encephalopathy, Prion diseases, Scrapie

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The main grain

Article Abstract:

The amount of rice consumed in the US is rising, due in part to the variety of ethnic cuisines that people enjoy and its nutritional value. Twelve types of rice and their preparation are described.

Rice, Varieties

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Who we are

Article Abstract:

Washington, D.C., and its suburbs in Virginia and Maryland are discussed with emphasis on demographic aspects. A guide to where people live and factors such as income and religion are examined.

Cover Story, Demographic aspects, Washington, D.C., Suburbs

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