Kay Boom, Science Editor

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Kay can often be found wandering around the newsroom wearing her white coat and safety goggles as she applies herself seriously to the business of reporting all that science stuff.

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Cancer Caused By Eating Tomatoes, Scientists Believe
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Tomatoes Cure Cancer, Scientists Say
Kay Boom, Science Editor

Scientists at a leading Patagonian university have revealed stunning new evidence that tomatoes may contain the cure for cancer.

They've conducted two years of detailed tests that show the colour pigment chemicals contained within the tomato's skin, known as 'red', have an amazing effect on cancer cells.