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Scientists have just launched the first-ever project to find the biological cause of 'Noma' disease. After centuries of neglect, the research could help end this mysterious illness, which can destroy a child’s face in days and kills tens of thousands per year.

Noma has been known for centuries, yet scientists still cannot say what causes it, how many children develop it, or where it strikes. A new research effort may finally change that.

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