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World Service,23 Jul 1998,28 mins

The end of Syphilis?

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A report on syphilis and the tinnitus which is one of its major symptoms. Antibiotics have helped end the suffering of syphilis sufferers but now scientist believe they have mapped the bacteria which cause it. Also in the programme, the science and showmanship behind hypnosis and how genetics are important in our ability to learn language.

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