A team of researchers from University of Wisconsin and the University of Maryland reported that they have sequenced the genomes of all 99 cataloged human rhinoviruses, the viruses that cause the common cold. Knowing the sequences of the viral genomes will allow us to understand the virus, its evolution, structure and vulnerabilities. Eventually, this may pave the way for development of drugs that will
Posts Tagged ‘Common cold’
February 16, 2009
Researchers Sequence Genomes Of Cold Viruses »
About Daily Dose
Welcome to RightHealth Daily Dose! We feature the one health item you simply cannot afford to miss.
About Dr. Steven Chang
Dr. Steven Chang, the author of DailyDose, is a staff physician with Kosmix RightHealth. Dr. Chang practices Family Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center, where his medical interests include both pediatric and geriatric care, public health, gay and lesbian health, and sleep medicine. Dr. Chang trained at the Stanford University affiliated O'Connor Hospital, and was a research fellow at the National Institute of Health. He holds an M.D. from McGill University and a BA in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.
Get your dose by email
Recent Posts
- Parkinson's Related To Chemical Exposure
- Concussions' Chronic Effects On Mental Health
- Free Text Messages Guide Mothers-To-Be Through Pregnancy
- 'Longevity Gene' Slows Decline In Brain Function
- Americans Hesitant To Seek Mental Health Care
Categories
Archives
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
Blogroll
- The Body Odd
- The Checkup
- davidrothman.net
- DiabetesMine
- Health Blog
- The Health Care Blog
- Health Check
- Junkfood Science
- KevinMD
- Mark's Daily Apple
- TeeVee
- Well