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Published online 18 May 2006 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news060515-14

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Brain-tumour cluster strikes university

Coincidence, or the fault of cell-phone masts?

A Melbourne university has emptied the top floors of one of its buildings after a spate of brain-tumour cases were reported during the past month. Most affected staff worked on the top floor, raising fears that cell-phone masts on top of the building are responsible.

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