‘Zombie deer disease’ epidemic spreads in Yellowstone as scientists raise fears it may jump to humans

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‘Zombie deer disease’ epidemic spreads in Yellowstone as scientists raise fears it may jump to humans
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Prions are not a disease like bacteria or viruses. They’re abnormal protein chains that slowly cause a cascade of breakdowns in your brain. This had happened before. It’s not really something you have a defense against, but it easily jumps the typical species barrier. Our best defense is containment.

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