Chasing a Cure For Ebola
Yesterday, sci-fi blog io9 relayed an article from PLOS Pathogens, a journal published by the Public Library of Science, that claims there may be a cure for the Ebola virus. While most of us may not be worried about catching the mysterious virus, the discovery of a cure could have greater implications for ending other diseases. It may also unlock the door to questions about cellular life that could help us live longer. The news also comes as relief to those worried about bio-terrorism. While Ebola is not common, it spreads quickly and kills 90% of its victims and could be easily spread with the use of bio-weapons. Immunologist Anthony Fauci sat down with Big Think months ago and explained why finding cures is not only the best defense against disease, but a good offense in the war on terror.
