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March 16th - 31st, 2005 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Mon., 5/16 Acid Reflux and H. Pylori: Originally pegged as a troublemaker that gives us peptic ulcers, bacteria in the stomach that inhibit gastric acidity help to protect the esophagus.
Tues., 5/17 Fungus Saves Bees: Parasites that cause diseases, deformities, and shorter life-spans in honeybees can be eliminated by introducing a fungus into their hives.
Weds., 5/18 Fungal Sinusitis: Symptoms of pressure, pain and post-nasal drip are signs that a sinus infection has overstayed its welcome and evidence that your nose may have been invaded by fungus.
Thurs., 5/19 Bacteria Check Out Their Environment: Ever since the emergence of antibiotics, it seems that what does not kill bacteria makes them stronger.
Fri., 5/20 Plant Scents and Microbes: Fragrances spice up human life, but plants use them to attract pollinators, fend off predators, and discourage unwanted visitors.
Mon., 5/23 Garlic Zaps Biofilms: For thousands of years garlic has been regarded as a natural protector and in recent years it has been shown to be effective against bacteria and fungi.
Tues., 5/24 Migrating Monarchs: One scientist puts monarch butterflies on a treadmill to find out what happens when these long-distance travelers fly up to two-thousand miles.
Weds., 5/25 Meningococcal Vaccination: Routine childhood vaccinations don't offer immunity from this common type of meningitis, but now there's a vaccine that will.
Thurs., 5/26 Saving Chocolate: Cacao beans were once used as a form of currency, but today these precious beans are being threatened by microbial trouble-makers.
Fri., 5/27 Damp Weather Helps Pathogens: Damp weather provides the right climate for fungi to germinate and spread, but a new study shows that there may be another reason why humidity makes plants more susceptible to disease.
Mon., 5/30 Reducing MRSA in the Hospital: A drug-resistant variety of Staph is on the rise, and it occurs most often in hospitals.
Tues., 5/31 Yellowstone Dwellers Live on Hydrogen: In Yellowstone National Park, Microbes live in temperatures above one hundred fifty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and breathe hydrogen!
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