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New study explores potential cross-species spread of chronic wasting disease

Science Daily · Jun 16, 2026, 2:06 PM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

A new study found that chronic wasting disease can sometimes spread silently, with infectious prions present even in animals that show no symptoms. While there is no confirmed human risk, researchers say the disease’s ability to evolve and spread across species warrants close attention.

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