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27/10/2011

The biologist leading the fight against malaria and the world's champion slackliner

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world: today, molecular biologist Joe Cohen tells of the moment he and his team made a ground-breaking discovery which may pave the way to the world's first malaria vaccine. Also, the wife of a jailed Cuban dissident, Alejandrina de la Riva explains why she and her friends wear white to highlight their cause. And world champion slackliner Andy Lewis on why he risks his life each time he walks the line.

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28 minutes

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Mon 31 Oct 2011 13:05GMT

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  • Thu 27 Oct 2011 14:32GMT
  • Thu 27 Oct 2011 19:32GMT
  • Thu 27 Oct 2011 23:32GMT
  • Fri 28 Oct 2011 01:32GMT
  • Mon 31 Oct 2011 13:05GMT

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