| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/00/1409 (5.12.00) |
| Publication Date | 05/12/2000 |
| Content Type | News |
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In a continuation of its work on tests for BSE and other transmissable spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), the European Commission is evaluating five new tests. The tests were identified following a world-wide call for expressions of interest which closed on 30.09.00. The evaluation of the five new tests will be similar to that conducted last year by the Commission but will involve a smaller series of samples. Particular emphasis has been placed on the ability of tests to distinguish the various TSE diseases. A number of candidate tests offer this possibility though this aspect of the test development is at a very early stage. All of the identified tests are suitable for post mortem diagnosis only. |
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| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/00/1409&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
| Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Culture, Education and Research |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
