"Rising Concerns as Zombie Deer Disease Spreads to Humans in American Forests"

Scientists are concerned that Chronic Wasting Disease, also known as 'zombie deer disease,' which is nearly 100% fatal to animals, may be evolving to infect humans. The disease, caused by misfolded proteins called prions, is spreading rapidly in deer populations across the US and parts of Canada. There are fears that humans could contract the disease from eating infected venison or through contact with contaminated soil and water. With no treatments or vaccines available, researchers are preparing for a potential outbreak and studying the possibility of the disease passing to humans or domestic animals.