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Researchers have been able to map the genome for the common
cold, or, technically, the human rhinovirus infection.
While it’s no more than a nuisance for the very healthy, the
common cold can be debilitating for the very young or very old, resulting in asthma
attacks and, in rare cases, trips to the emergency room.
Scientists believe that this genetic mapping can lead to the
development of medicines that can stop or even prevent the cold virus -- before
it can spread.