“The last thing that more than 70% of British adults do before they go to bed is check social network sites, figures show. Instead of curling up with a good book before nodding off, 72% of adults check status updates on Facebook, a study conducted on behalf of Travelodge found… Sleep specialist Dr Michael Hastings, […]
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Cold virus clue found
“British researchers say that they’ve identified a mechanism that antibodies use against viruses, the CBC’s Kelly Crowe reports.” More…
Cell science breakthrough could beat common cold
“New research suggests the immune system can fight viruses from within healthy cells. Science Correspondent Tom Clarke says the discovery is a “real game-changer” in the fight against the common cold.” More…
BBC News 24 : Hopes over ‘ending’ common cold
“BBC News video clip related to Dr Leo James’ discovery about how the body fights viruses.” More…
BBC Radio 4 Today
“Interview of Dr Leo James” More…
Virus breakthrough raises hope over ending common cold
“Scientists say they have made a landmark discovery which could pave the way for new drugs to beat illnesses like the common cold. Until now experts had thought that antibodies could only tackle viral infections by blocking or attacking viruses outside cells. But work done by the Medical Research Council shows antibodies can pass into […]