Monday, February 16, 2009

Common cold genome mapped

Researchers have mapped all known strains of the virus that causes the common cold. Despite the usually benign, but annoying, nature of the disease, for some people are respiratory illness of any sort can prove deadly. By mapping the genome of the virus, it's hoped that a quick cure can be found, making the excuse "I have a cold" obsolete. Read the story here.

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