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Article: Establishing a link. (between Epstein-Barr virus and cancer)
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- Science News
- Article date:
- June 1, 1985
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About 13 yeara ago, a baby in Texas was born without a functioning immune system. Faced with what was, back then, a fatal situation, doctors placed the boy in a completely sterile environment. They were buying time until they could figure out what to do, and beginning a unique scientific experiment.
That experiment ended last year when David, the "bubble boy," died after a gallant fight and despite the heroic efforts of his team of doctors (SN: 3/3/84, p. 133). In his death, though, he provided a clear link between Epstein-Barr virus and cancer.
It is likely that more was known about David's health history than that of anyone else who has ever lived. ...