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November 16th - 30th Radio Shows
Air Date Program Mon., 11/17 The Antimicrobial Effects of Aspirin: Antibiotic-resistant staph infections are a common problem in hospitals, but aspirin may help.
Tues., 11/18 Protecting Beer and Bread: Head blight is a disease that taints wheat and barley crops and sends farmers into bankruptcy.Weds., 11/19 Fungal Infections: Fungi often live in our bodies and causes minor problems, but when they move to the bloodstream, they can become deadly.
Thurs., 11/20 Basil-laced Food Packaging: The basil that imparts such distinct flavor to sauces, soups, and salads may also help extend shelf life and suppress spoilage if it’s used in packaging.
Fri., 11/21 West Nile Virus in Horses: The pesky little mosquito is bringing down some of the larger animals in our world.
Mon., 11/24 Prion: Prions are proteins that have abnormal shapes and the power to cause great harm when they infect us.
Tues., 11/25 Chronic Wasting Disease: Elk and deer are susceptible to this disease that affects the brain and causes them to lose weight and become emaciated.
Weds., 11/26 Perfumes: Microbes on your skin will eat just about anything, including the spritz of perfume or cologne you put on this morning.
Thurs., 11/27 Portobellos and Buttons: Learn about the difference between the denser, darker portobello mushroom and the lighter-tasting button mushroom.
Fri., 11/28 Cleaning Up Petroleum Spills: Clean up operations are taking place in four different contaminated sites on the Guadeloupe Dunes of California.
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