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May 16 - May 31, 2007 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Wed., 5/16 Drinking water risks: The American water supply is one of the safest in the world, but there are still bacteria in the water that could cause problems for people with weak immune systems.
Thu., 5/17 Drinking water risks overseas: One should drink only bottled water when traveling outside the U.S., but researchers also recommend avoiding raw vegetables that have been washed, or ice that has been made, with foreign tap water.
Fri., 5/18 Plumbing problems: Although the pipes that carry water to our faucets often contain bacteria built-up in biofilms, researchers found the microbes rarely break free.
Mon., 5/21 Switching from oxygen to solar power: Researchers hope that by studying how ocean-dwelling bacteria can switch from using oxygen to sunlight to make energy, they’ll find new ways to develop sources for alternative energy.
Tue., 5/22 Antibiotic resistance in the mouth: After a course of antibiotic treatment, the bacterial communities that reside in your mouth can be altered for up to six months.
Wed., 5/23 A new approach to the Anthrax vaccine: Scientists are developing an Anthrax vaccine that will require only two doses; much easier than the six currently required.
Thu., 5/24 Anthrax in the water: The safety of the U.S. drinking water supply is the focus of research at the National Institute for Standards and Technology.
Fri., 5/25 The dual use dilemma: The National Science Advisory Board is responsible for designing an oversight system for researchers using dual-use microorganisms – microbes that can either benefit or harm humankind.
Mon., 5/28 Influenza revealed: An NIH researcher has developed a new technique that allows scientists to study viruses in 3D.
Tue., 5/29 Evolution of the Plague: New research shows that descendents of Plague survivors have a genetic mutation that prevents them from getting HIV.
Wed., 5/30 Purdue bacteria break through: Scientists at Purdue have developed a machine that can analyze and identify a microbial sample within minutes.
Thu., 5/31 Microbes and climate change: Scientists fear soil microbes might die off if the temperature of the planet increases, altering climate change models in unpredictable ways.
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