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November 1 - November 15, 2006 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Wed., 11/1 Probiotic Prevention: Researchers are testing the use of beneficial bacteria to prevent secondary infections in people taking antibiotics.
Thu., 11/2 Handwashing and the Stomach Flu: The best way to avoid catching a stomach bug is to wash your hands.
Fri., 11/3 Oral Health and Pregnancy: Brushing, flossing, and seeing a dentist regularly not only prevents tooth decay, but they are also important steps to prevent premature birth.
Mon., 11/6 Habitability of Life on Mars: Evidence of water and methane in Mars’ past adds strength to the argument that life may have existed on the Red Planet.
Tue., 11/7 Bacteria and Marine Sponges: Sponges and bacteria live in co-dependant relationships that benefit both.
Wed., 11/8 Tempeh in the Classroom: Microbiology students at Thompson Rivers University practice lab techniques by making Tempeh, an important source of protein in the Asian diet.
Thu., 11/9 Phage to the Rescue: Researchers are studying viruses that infect bacteria as a possible answer to antibiotic resistance.
Fri., 11/10 Volcanic Microbes: When a volcano erupts, it disrupts all life in the area. But microbes are the first to come back and colonize the barren land.
Mon., 11/13 HIV-2: Although closely related to HIV-1, the less common strain HIV-2 does not always respond to the same drugs.
Tue., 11/14 Oral Health and Cardiovascular Disease: There is growing evidence of a link between poor oral health and cardiovascular disease.
Wed., 11/15 H. Pylori in Drinking Water: H. Pylori, the microbe that causes stomach ulcers, has been found in drinking water in Bozeman, Montana.
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