An acid found in soil may make a disease killing deer less infectious

Chronic wasting disease has affected deer, elk and moose populations throughout ours and surrounding areas of the globe. Scientists have identified an organic soil compound, humic acid, that may prevent its spread. Humic acid in soil degrades the protein that causes chronic wasting disease, making it less infectious. This discovery can allow scientists to use the acid to get rid of the chronic wasting disease altogether. This is good news, because it may result in a healthier environment. 

 https://www.sciencenews.org/article/acid-found-soil-may-make-disease-killing-deer-less-infectious

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  1. AnonymousDecember 6, 2018 at 8:32 AM

    It is ironic that man made solutions must be taken to correct man made problems. It is great that a solution was found, but instead of trying to mask chronic wasting disease, matters should be taken in attempt to prevent it all together.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 17, 2018 at 8:13 AM

    That is good that scientists are finding solutions to help the environment.

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