sum1sneaky 0 #1 April 20, 2004 BASE is now the acronym for a new strain of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (aka Mad Cow) - but I thought it was interesting that: QuoteIdentifying areas of the brain impacted by a disease can lead to clues as to which nerves might carry the disease, possibly illuminating the transmission route. Because BASE does not affect nerves connected to the digestive tract, the Italian researchers hypothesize it was not transmitted through contaminated feed. They say the disease may have been transmitted through the air or another peripheral route. I'm not sure BASE doesn't affect the nerves connected to my digestive tract, I often feel like micturating at the exit point! More on the article here in the journal of american veterinary medical association news - also, check out the crazy astrocytic brain cell they've found, it looks just like a cow head! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
