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April 16th - 30th, 2004 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Fri., 4/16 Biodegradable Plastic: Scientists in Hawaii are turning food waste into biodegradable plastic - with lots of help from microorganisms.
Mon., 4/19 Planetary Protection 2: The Planetary Protection Police are responsible for making sure that space ships do not contaminate Earth with harmful microbes.
Tues., 4/20 Stonewashed Jeans: Getting jeans to feel soft and comfortable used to be a bang-up process. Now it involves a simple enzyme bath.
Weds., 4/21 Killer Viruses: Scientists are altering viruses to fight bacteria that cause illness.
Thurs., 4/22 Yeast and Aging: New yeast research may hold the key to a longer and healthier human life.
Fri., 4/23 E.Coli Fimbraie: This bacterium is covered with sticky, hair-like appendages that prevent it fom going with the flow.
Mon., 4/26 Giraffe Odor: Giraffes find body odor attractive and beneficial in a mate.
Tues., 4/27 Antibiotics Destroy Bacteria: Antibiotics target and destroy mechanisms inside bacteria that are essential to their existance.
Weds., 4/28 Black Band Coral Disease: The world's coral reefs are known for their vibrant colors and abundant life. Bacteria may be causing the demise of many reefs.
Thurs. 4/29 John Snow/Cholera: John Snow was best known for proving that cholera is a water-born killer. Time has made a tall tale out of one doctor's good deeds.
Fri., 4/30 Hospital Staph: If you're in the hospital, you're in hospital staph territory. Staphylococcus aureus exists in hundreds of different strains,and you'll want to avoid them all.
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