What an awesome discovery! I knew my wedding band would be good for something!
Pip | 02.27.06 - 10:33 pm | #

{background Brian found that Gold, platinum, and some other heavy metals can bind and inactivate MHC II and thus be used to treat autoimmune disorders}

Brian told me that when he discusses his results with many western doctors they are not that interested, while doctors from the developing world are intrawled. Not only is this treatment cheep, but it turns out that many local remedies for arthritis and other autoimmune diseases involve heavy metal administration.

(maybe I'll stick this directly into the blog entry)
Mad Scientist | Homepage | 02.28.06 - 8:42 am | #

Interesting change in spelling (between comment and post).
Acme Scientist | 03.01.06 - 9:23 am | #

I hear that Brian will be interviewed by NPR and The Economist. I'll update when I hear more ...
Mad Scientist | Homepage | 03.01.06 - 11:12 am | #