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Research Shows CWD Prions in Soil and Water
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UW-Madison soil scientist Joel Pedersen discusses CWD prions found in soil and water.
New research has found CWD-carrying prions in soil and water, adding to concerns over whether the neurological disease can be passed environmentally. Joel Pedersen, a UW-Madison soil scientist and researcher on the recent study, explains what this means for the spread of the disease in the state.
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Research Shows CWD Prions in Soil and Water
Clip: Season 1600 Episode 1645 | 5m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
New research has found CWD-carrying prions in soil and water, adding to concerns over whether the neurological disease can be passed environmentally. Joel Pedersen, a UW-Madison soil scientist and researcher on the recent study, explains what this means for the spread of the disease in the state.
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