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April 16th - 30th, 2005 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Mon., 4/18 What is Polio?: Vaccinations have wiped out this paralyzing disease in most of the world.
Tues., 4/19 Polio in America: Polio once thrived during the warmer months, causing parents to dread the summer season and take drastic measures to protect their children.
Weds., 4/20 Salk's Vaccine: After World War II. the polio epidemic paralyzed thousands of people while scientists around the country worked desperately to find a vaccine.
Thurs., 4/21 The Final Push Against Polio: It has taken billions of dollars and many years to beat back polio, but scientists hope that the battle will be won this year.
Fri., 4/22 Containing Polio: As medical workers fight to end polio, researchers are determining how much polio virus must be kept for future medical needs.
Mon., 4/25 Trojan Horse: Scientists are using a "Trojan Horse" to smuggle antibiotics past the defenses of superbugs.
Tues., 4/26 Martian Leftovers: A small glass chip has successfully detected organic compounds on barren, Mars-like environments on Earth.
Weds., 4/27 Yellow Fever in Early America: In 1793, Philadelphia was hit with an outbreak of yellow fever that created havoc for the new American government.
Thurs., 4/28 Yellowstone Microbes and Textiles: A bacterium discovered in Yellowstone National Park may someday help the fabric and paper industries deal with waste efficiently.
Fri., 4/29 Blue Crab Parasites: A parasite may be to blame for declines in some blue crab populations on the East Coast.
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