Scientists Try for 'Mad Cow Free' Clone
US - Scientists looking for a surefire way to stop mad cow disease are trying to clone cattle that are genetically engineered to resist the deadly brain-wasting illness.The Biotechnology Industry Organization, a Washington trade group, says at least three research teams are trying to produce clones. One of those, a team in Korea, announced last month the birth of four "mad cow-proof" calves.
Source: AP via Mercury News
21 January 2004
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