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January 16 - January 31, 2007 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Tue., 1/16 Bacteria ice cream: A microbe discovered in Dr. Walker’s back yard may someday be used to improve the texture of ice cream.
Wed., 1/17 Air travel and the flu: The number of airline passengers flying within the US actually determines how quickly influenza viruses spread across the country.
Thu., 1/18 BT needs help to kill: This popular organic insecticide relies on the microbes inside insects’ guts to be effective.
Fri., 1/19 MRSA in the bone: As MRSA becomes more adept at resisting modern antibiotics, researchers are looking for other ways to control the infection.
Mon., 1/22 Vaccine distribution: Depending on the virulence properties of the flu strain in a given year, experts recommend providers should target specific groups within the community for greater preventive effectiveness.
Tue., 1/23 Viral shedding: Once exposed to the flu, researchers found that a person may be contagious as early as the next day.
Wed., 1/24 Recipe for eating raw produce: A University of Arizona professor has come up with an easy home recipe to eliminate the threat of harmful microbes on raw produce.
Thu., 1/25 Antibiotic withdrawal: In a new study, researchers found that taking antibiotics away from pigs reduced the antibiotic resistant bacteria in their guts.
Fri., 1/26 Inheriting a tendency for brain infections: A group of scientists in France have found a gene that may determine how vulnerable people are to a rare brain infection.
Mon., 1/29 Converting biomass into hydrogen: Microbes can already make hydrogen, and with a little coaxing, scientists feel they may someday make enough to help meet our growing energy needs.
Tue., 1/30 Converting biomass into hydrogen II: Using only water and light, microbes can produce a highly sought after fuel.
Wed., 1/31 Bioethanol: Scientists hope to soon begin producing more ethanol by using agricultural waste, wood chips, and grass.
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