Prions: Novel Pathogens of Environmental Concern?
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 132, Issue 9
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The authors gratefully acknowledge financial support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through CAREER grant BSE-0547484 (JAP), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) through grants 4C-R070-NAEX (CHB and JAP) and 4C-R156-NAEX (KDM, CHB and JAP). This editorial does not necessarily represent the views of NSF or USEPA. Endorsement by NSF or USEPA is not implied and should not be assumed.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 132 • Issue 9 • September 2006
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