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July 1 - July 15, 2007 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Mon., 7/02 Careers – Clinical Microbiology: These white-coated sleuths help doctors identify the cause of an illness, so they’ll know how to treat the patient.
Tue., 7/03 Cold Earth, New Life: It’s a known fact that algae set the stage for the rise of multicellular organisms, but scientists have now discovered another important link in the puzzle.
Wed., 7/04 Bioweapon Curricula: Learning about emergency preparedness strategies in the event of a biological attack could someday be a normal part of the curriculum.
Thu., 7/05 Physician and Veterinarian Communication: Physicians and veterinarians spend little, if any, time talking about medical issues common to both humans and animals.
Fri., 7/06 Bacteria Beach: Data suggests that bacteria harbored in beach sand contributes to water contamination, so scientists are looking for a direct link between beach sand bacteria and human health.
Mon., 7/09 Life on a half shell: People with immune-related diseases should not eat raw oysters, but for most people they are a safe and tasty treat.
Tue., 7/10 Spirochetes and gum disease: Spirochetes are amazing bacteria, and they’re found in a wide variety of environments, but if you have spirochetes in your mouth, you could at risk for periodontal disease.
Wed., 7/11 How to classify microbes? New advances have enabled scientists to compare the sequences of all the genes from certain bacteria, bringing the microbial family tree into even sharper focus.
Thu., 7/12 Microbial Earth: Pound for pound, microbes make up one half of all life on earth.
Fri., 7/13 Risky behavior at the petting zoo: While they seem harmless enough, petting zoos hold a microscopic world of potential dangers for their visitors.
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