it does not make the subordinate clause negative (negated).It is used in situations where the main clause has a negative (either negative-bad or negative-negated) meaning, such as expressions of fear, warning, doubt, and negation.
http://french.about.com/od/grammar/a/negation_form_2.htm
Elle a peur qu'il ne soit malade. She's afraid that he is sick.
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