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February 1st - 15th, 2004 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Mon., 2/2 Schizophrenia and Infection: This mental disorder seems to have both genetic and environmental risk factors, including infections the mother was exposed to during pregnancy.
Tues., 2/3 Vaginalis: Researchers are studying a parasite in North America that causes millions of sexually transmitted infections each year and increases the risk of acquiring HIV.
Weds., 2/4 Natural De-icer: Swiss biologists have developed a natural, environmentally friendly alternative to using salt on icy roads.
Thurs., 2/5 Sports and Skin Infections: Sports teams have been experiencing skin infections that were previously found mainly in hospitals and prisons.
Fri., 2/6 Arsenic Loving Microbes: Scientists are learning more about bacteria that live off arsenic and then release compounds that contain arsenic back into the environment.
Mon., 2/9 Virotherapy: Viruses are among the most versatile warriors on Earth when it comes to search and destroy missions.
Tues., 2/10 School Curriculum: To learn science, students in Georgia get an outbreak of a make-believe infectious disease.
Wed., 2/11 ABC's of Hepatitis: Hepatitis A is unpleasant, but not usually fatal. Hepatitis B and C are another story.
Thurs., 2/12 Germs in the Home: Germs are everywhere, and the kitchen sink is a favorite hangout.
Fri., 2/13 Chocolate for Valentines Day: Bitter tasting cocoa beans didn't impress Europeans until they were fermented and sweetened.
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