A new blood filter device could in future prevent people being infected with the human form of mad cow disease through transfusions, it was revealed today.The technique can effectively remove the rogue prion proteins responsible for transmitting brain diseases such as variant CJD.
Although so far only tested on hamster blood containing the prions that cause scrapie, a related disease affecting sheep, scientists believe it can be developed for humans.
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