Posted on 02/05/2015 10:57:49 AM PST by Red Badger
Scientists say 'Enigma machine' has unlocked clues to the way the virus of the common cold assembles - making it possible to stop disease in its tracks
A scientific breakthrough could herald an end to the common cold, after researchers found a way to “jam” the genetic code and stop the virus replicating.
Experts said the discovery could allow scientists to design molecules which could “stop the virus in its tracks” - fending off colds and winter vomiting disease.
Scientists from the Universities of Leeds and York used a computer-based model to identify a code in the viral genome, which causes rhinoviruses, the most common group of viruses, and the cause of most colds.
They said the breakthrough means that in future, it could be possible to find a way to jam the messages conveyed by the molecules, stopping the virus functioning before disease even starts.
The breakthrough could save future generations from the misery of colds, and protect them from more serious illnesses.
However, that day could be some time off, with trials on animal viruses required before scientists are able to develop a drug which acts on the signals in the genetic code.
Experts said the findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Early Edition, could help to protect people from a large group of infectious viruses.
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You left off the sarcasm tag.
This forum is full of ‘em.
LOL
Back in the 90’s they had the capability of injecting a small capsule in to your bloodstream to be able to track. I can only imagine what they have now. They keep us about 10 - 15 years behind on the technology from what I can tell from different sources. You also have to remember that DARPA continuously works on new projects along with other laboratories and agencies.
Last night I spoke to a soldier who told me that he had friends in the military who had seen someone wearing what appeared to be a person wearing one of those “invisible suits” that take the image behind you and put it in front of you and make you appear invisible. They attempted pursuit of “it” but lost “it”. He said he knows the soldiers personally and they are not the type to lie. He didn’t mention location or specifics but I didn’t press him on it either....
I caught a cold on Jan 2 and couldn’t shake it. Could not smell, wheezed and coughed,etc. Thought about that remedy, had two sammiches,(had to make them myself)and was alright. Momma was correct.
Onions and garlic are amazing. Raw garlic kept me from catching the flu a few years ago when my entire family went down like dominoes. It’s pretty brutal to eat so I made a garlic tincture (still awful, but better than raw) and use that whenever I feel something other than a cold coming on.
I still remember cringing whenever I saw my grandpa prepare his sandwiches, but other than cardiovascular disease late in life he was never sick. My mom always said it was the beer and onions that kept him alive so long. After looking at another response to your post, I wonder if he picked up the onion sandwich habit after serving in WWII?
I tried the hand sanitizer on my children. They could barely get it down, and then they threw it up. But, they seem to liken the q-tip sandwich.
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