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May 1st - 15th, 2006 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Mon., 5/1 Future of Antibiotics: Researchers are designing new drugs with antibiotic resistance in mind.
Tue., 5/2 Silver Solutions: Scientists are maximizing silver’s ability to prevent infectious disease by using nano-technology.
Wed., 5/3 Bluebloods: The term associated with prominent families began when those who could afford it used silver plates and utensils, giving their skin a bluish tint.
Thurs., 5/4 Plasma Pencil: A small hand-held device that resembles a pencil may someday be used to eliminate cancer cells while leaving healthy cells untouched.
Fri., 5/5 Back to the Basics: As many synthetic drugs become less effective against Malaria, a drug used to treat the disease during World War II is being re-examined.
Mon., 5/8 Apocalypse Cow: Scientists are looking for ways to reduce methane emissions from cows, a significant source of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere.
Tues., 5/9 Super Bug and Antibiotic Potency: MRSA infections are a serious matter and doctors are exploring new tactics for treating it.
Wed., 5/10 New and Improved Bread: Acid-producing microbes may soon be used to provide consumers with a better tasting, longer-lasting white bread.
Thurs., 5/11 Super Salmonella: Scientists are tracking Salmonella’s resistance to common antibiotics back to the farm.
Fri., 5/12 Clean Care is Safer Care: The World Health Organization is getting serious about healthcare associated infections.
Mon., 5/15 Algae Clean Air: Scientists are currently designing a power plant that not only generates electricity, but incorporates algae to turn its carbon dioxide waste products into oxygen and biodiesel fuel.
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