Updated On: 18 May, 2024 02:14 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
A substantial species barrier is preventing the spread of deadly chronic wasting disease (CWD) seen in deer, elk, and moose to humans, found a studyA substantial species barrier is preventing the spread of deadly chronic wasting disease (CWD) seen in deer, elk, and moose to humans, found a study. CWD, also known as zombie deer disease, is highly t

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A substantial species barrier is preventing the spread of deadly chronic wasting disease (CWD) seen in deer, elk, and moose to humans, found a study.
CWD, also known as zombie deer disease, is highly transmissible and a type of prion disease -- degenerative diseases found in some mammals and primarily involve brain damage but can also affect the eyes and other organs.