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"SCIENTISTS DISCOVER VIRUS THAT COULD EXPLAIN DROP IN BEE POPULATION"<br>
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"A mysterious disease that has reduced honeybee populations in Europe<br>
and the United States could be caused in part by a virus, according to<br>
research." Mark Henderson reports for the London Times August 25,<br>
2009.<br>
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