New chemical compound 'stops common cold in its tracks'

Scientists working on human cells in a dish find new way to tackle rhinovirus – though a cure is a long way offIt ’s a conundrum that hasstumped scientists for centuries, but now researchers say they have taken a tantalising step forward in the quest to tackle the common cold.The scourge of workplace, home and school playground, the common cold is predominantly caused by the rhinovirus. But attempts to thwart the pathogen by vaccination or antiviral drugs face a number of difficulties – not least because the virus comes in many forms and can mutate rapidly leading to drug resistance.Continue reading...
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