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Nature

Indonesian earthquake death toll tops 5000. WP, Reuters, AP

Lack of genetic diversity in bananas may lead to their extinction. Guardian


Animals

Record-sized hammerhead shark caught off Florida coast. CBC, AP


Cancer

Scientists show how tumors sabotage the immune system. BBC

New data shows that the drug Herceptin increases progression free survival in breast cancer patients. Reuters

Scientists learn 1 reason why exercise fights cancer. Reuters


HIV/AIDS

Over 2 million kids worldwide have AIDS. AP, Reuters


Bird Flu

Maker of Tamiflu put on bird flu alert after recent outbreak in Indonesia. AP


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