BBC: Cure for killer flu 'discovered'

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Cure for killer flu 'discovered'

The immune system reacts strongly to flu

Scientists believe they may have found a way to beat even the most powerful strains of flu and maybe even Sars.

Researchers at Imperial College London say they are able to control the immune system's response to flu.

Previous studies have suggested the immune system may sometimes do more harm than good when it comes to flu.

This is because it responds too strongly to an attack, preventing recovery and in extreme cases attacking the body and causing death.

MORE AT: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3207558.stm

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1. good news

often the really vital news doesn't draw the interest it should

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2. darn, I used to own that stock!

Check it out -- XNVA. They're also developing a vaccine for both cocaine and nicotine addiction.

Rather major potential there.