Ep. 101: The Walking Deer
HOT TOPIC: Chronic wasting disease. Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is a prion disease spreading to deer, elk, and moose populations across the globe. Are we dealing with the next mad cow disease? In other words, can CWD be transmitted to humans? Featuring: Ryan Maddox, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Socialize with science on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using @ISGPforum. Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For information on The Forum, please visit www.ISGPforum.org, and to learn more about the ISGP, check out www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.