Why Haven’t We Cured The Common Cold Yet?

Researchers think they’re close to a cure for the common cold, but they first need to solve a complex problem that’s perplexed scientists for decades

Scientific American
Sep 7, 2018 · 4 min read
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By Angus Chen

Polio, smallpox, hepatitis A and B are all serious viruses humanity learned to subdue with effective…

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