In addition, there was a reduction in the amount of DNA damage - errors that occur when a cell divides - seen in the three groups.

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Ecologists warn that the threat from deer to woodlands consist of a number of factors, including a reduction in the growth and density of saplings, bark damage and a change in the composition of under-storey vegetation.

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There will, however, be a reduction in capacity at the harbour because of storm damage.

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"They're in danger of concentrating on deficit reduction regardless of anything else and I think that this could lead to mistakes and long term damage to the country, " he told Today presenter James Naughtie.

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