Eye Test for Mad Cow Disease


Researchers could begin to use eye tests to screen cattle for mad cow disease. Research published in the journal Analytic Chemistry shows that the eye chemically changes when the disease manifests – meaning a routine eye inspection could detect the condition and stop infected meat from contaminating individuals.

The news comes after scientists announce that eye tests will also be used to screen for Alzheimer’s. The research highlights the increasing importance of eye screening as a cost-effective and successful method of screening for potentially harmful eye conditions.

4th June 2010

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