instruction:
Generate a topic word for the given sentence. A topic word is usually the name of a person, place, animal, concept or object the sentence is focusing on.
question:
the melbourne storm are an australian professional rugby league team.
answer:
melbourne storm

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thalassaemia (or thalassemia) is a genetic disorder of the blood which originated in the mediterranean region.
answer:
thalassaemia

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the centre for conflict and peace studies (abbreviated caps) is an independent research organization, which started in july 2006.
answer:
centre for conflict and peace studies