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February 16th - 28th, 2006 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Mon., 2/16 Chlamydia: Not Just and STD: This group of bacteria is responsible for eye infections, colds, pneumonia, and many other diseases.
Tues., 2/17 Talking Bacteria: When food becomes scarce myxobacteria communicate with each other to increase their chance of survival.
Weds., 2/20 Chameleon Fungi: Scientists have shown that fungi can change their appearance, adapting easily to new environments and beguiling our immune system.
Thurs., 2/21 The Fungus and the Firs: Researchers suspect that global warming may be spreading a fungal disease called Swiss Needle Cast that adversely affects Christmas trees.
Fri., 2/22 Dutch Penicillin History: Dutch scientists working in secret during the Nazi occupation of Holland in World War II made Penicillin.
Mon., 2/23 Hot Volcanoes, Cool Earth: Even with all their smoke and lava, volcano eruptions may help offset the effects of global warming.
Tues., 2/24 Stored Crops and Fungi Prevention: In many developing countries, crops stored in poor conditions can lead to the growth of fungi and nasty by-products.
Weds., 2/27 Essential Oils and Bacteria: Middle school students in Alaska study the antibiotic effects of plant extracts on pathogens like E. Coli and Streptococcus.
Thurs., 2/28 Plants on Mars: The study of microbes that thrive in extreme environments will hopefully lead to the development of plants that can live on Mars.
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