Scientists map entire cold virus for first time . Technically known as the human rhinovirus infection , the common cold is responsible for half of all asthma attacks and is a factor in bronchitis , sinusitis , middle-ear infections and pneumonia . Could be a step toward finding a cure , scientists say . Could result in direct and indirect costs of about $ 60 billion annually in the U.S .
Scientists map entire cold virus for first time . Could be a step toward finding a cure , scientists say . Could result in direct and indirect costs of about $ 60 billion annually in the U.S .