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Culprit Of Prairie Dogs' Drama May Be Caught

The prairie dog plague has led to massive prairie dog deaths, scaring nearby human communities for the last 60 years. Barbara Sax//AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Culprit Of Prairie Dogs' Drama May Be Caught

A plague has been stalking prairie dog families for the past 60 years. Researchers say they may finally know how it spreads -- and the answer could help protect human communities.

Culprit Of Prairie Dogs' Drama May Be Caught

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Positive Developments In HIV/AIDS Research

Many of the 20,000 participants at the International AIDS Conference in Vienna fear the global recession will mean less funding for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. But panelists revealed a number of positive developments that suggest new methods to fight the deadly virus are more promising than ever.

Positive Developments In HIV/AIDS Research

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Scientists Say A Gel Can Slow HIV Spread

Researchers meeting at the 18th international AIDS conference this week say a new vaginal gel can cut HIV transmission rates in half, if used properly. AIDS experts Anthony Fauci and Kevin Fenton join Ira Flatow to discuss the gel study, and other news from the conference.

Scientists Say A Gel Can Slow HIV Spread

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Malaria: The 500,000-Year-Old 'Fever' That Won't Die

Malaria is spread through mosquitoes that have been infiltrated by the Plasmodium parasite. Associated Press hide caption

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Malaria: The 500,000-Year-Old 'Fever' That Won't Die

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If public health officials know how to prevent malaria, the mosquito-borne pathogen that kills more than a million people each year, why isn't more being done to eradicate the infectious disease? That's the question journalist Sonia Shah decided to answer in her book, The Fever, which examines why malaria continues to spread around the globe.

Malaria: The 500,000-Year-Old 'Fever' That Won't Die

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