Yes, this higgs may be the route on how particals (all others) get their mass. What blew me away is that there may be more, (5) We have not gotten to the engery needed to go that far yet. The LHC is not up to full power yet. In 2015 when it comes back on line, it will be even more powerful. I think we are just on the tip of understanding this universe. Reading a book by Michael Kaku a theoretical Physics guy. He is talking about this, in conjunction with hyperspace. ( or extra dementions involving string theory) Keep those fantastic pictures coming. I am glad I am alive to see what is out there. 50 years ago, we had no real Idea of the universe and all its complexity. I remember in High school, we knew the atom, that was it. Wow, has there been a leap in knowledge.
Yes these particles may be able to help humans one day in ways we can only dream of now. You are a fighter Steve, you fight for your health. You are great inspiration to others to have hope. ginnie