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1st Feb 2004

Pain and Painkillers, and Chemistry of everyday life

GM Cress to clear minefields, why fingers wrinkle in the bath, wristwatch can tell when you are fertile, bird (avian) flu serious problem in Asia, bets on Albatrosses to raise cash for conservation, plus interview guests Dr. John Emsley - "Vanity, Vitality and Virility (Viagra) - the chemistry of every day life" and Prof. Peter McNaughton discussing the science of pain and pain-relieving drugs.

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