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Malaria - a disaster waiting to happen
Why malaria continues to be a disaster, a century after it was discovered
Why malaria continues to be a disaster, a century after it was discovered. The causes of malaria, both the virus and the mosquito that carries the virus, have proven to be tough to beat, so what are the chances of ever eradicating the disease. Also in the programme, national astronomy week and research into human minds.
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