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August 1st - 15th, 2005 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Mon., 8/1 Chronic Sinus Infection: When your nose remains stuffed up for two months it may be a common household microbe that's the culprit.
Tues., 8/2 Toxic Clean-Up With Plants and Microbes: In rare cases, campylobacter infections can lead to a severe, life-threatening disorder called Guillain-Barre Syndrine.Weds., 8/3 The Root Zone: Plants detoxify ground contaminants in the root zone, where soil, microbes and root systems take on pollutants.
Thurs., 8/4 Vaccinations for Raccoons: How tasty treats for raccoon are being used to stop the spread of rabies to Western states.
Fri., 8/5 Antimicrobials in Food: Garlic, cinnamon and even dried plum help inhibit the growth of harmful microbes on food.
Mon., 8/8 Making Plastic from Corn: Traditionally made from petroleum, the chemicals used to make plastics can also be produced from renewable resources such as corn sugars.
Tues., 8/9 Brainy Bacteria: By placing genetic instructions into living cells, bacteria programmed to make complex shapes may someday rebuild tissue destroyed by degenerative diseases.
Weds., 8/10 Honey Healer: This natural sweetener is also an antibiotic and a preservative.
Thurs., 8/11 Green Fuel Many people consider the green scum that grows on ponds disgusting, but it may be a source of environmentally friendly fuel in the not-so-distant future.
Fri., 8/12 Martian Methane:Recent discoveries of methane gas on Mars are providing astronomers and science fiction buffs with new optimism that microbial life exists on the red planet.
Mon., 8/15 Sharks and Bacteria:Sharks survive in the ocean thanks to the large numbers of bacteria that they host.
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