SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chronix Biomedical today announced that it is partnering with the University of Calgary to develop a commercial version of its serum DNA-based blood test for the early detection of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease. Chronix researchers have published data demonstrating that the company’s proprietary techniques can accurately detect BSE in cattle before any disease symptoms are evident. Currently BSE can only be definitively diagnosed with a post-mortem brain biopsy. Development of the commercial BSE assay is supported by a grant from the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) and Genome Canada. Chronix intends to begin offering BSE testing services to the cattle industry once the commercial test is finalized and validated.
