Just to put things in perspective for the non-scientists, specifically the non-molecular biologists around here. I've been hearing of miracle cures for cancer and AIDS since I began undergrad back in 1999. In fact, when I started at my company the HR lady doing the orientation bullshit- selling the company to us- was blubbering about how in two years we're expected to develop the first HIV vaccine. I couldn't help but to raise my hand and inform her that she was more than likely grossly ill informed.