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November 16 - 30, 2007 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Fri., 11/16 Bacteria flagella and toll-like receptors: A grad student in the Netherlands says Campylobacter Jejuni, a pathogen commonly found in raw chicken, can easily evade the human immune system because of its flagella – whip-like appendages that it uses to move around.
Mon., 11/19 Multi-drug resistant Salmonella In Mexico: The inadequate sanitation infrastructure in Mexico has doctors and government officials concerned about the spread of drug-resistant Salmonella in that country.
Tue., 11/20 Bacteria from the depths: A marine biologist has discovered that the microbes he studies in the deep ocean are related to microbes in the Antarctic.
Wed., 11/21 Strep vaccine: Researchers have developed a non-toxic version of an enzyme that they hope will become a new treatment for Streptococcus A, a.k.a. the infamous flesh-eating bacteria.
Thu., 11/22 Antibiotic use in livestock: When house flies grow in manure from cattle treated with antibiotics, they pick up and spread antibiotic resistant bacteria to other locations, such as your kitchen.
Fri., 11/23 A spiraling bacteria: Researchers have found that the ulcer causing bacterium H. pylori’s spiral shape allows it to burrow into the stomach lining.
Mon., 11/26 Bile salt stress: Scientists have discovered that human bile may make certain strains of E. coli more pathogenic.
Tue., 11/27 Steps toward safer produce: Growers, academics, researchers, and federal representatives are discussing ways to make produce safer.
Wed., 11/28 Phage enzyme prevents ear infection: Viruses that infect microbes might one day be used to treat ear infections.
Thu., 11/29 Tetanus among us: Migrant farm workers in the U.S. are at high risk of getting tetanus and least likely to receive medical treatment.
Fri., 11/30 Surviving family reunions: This holiday season, keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold are key to preventing food poisoning.
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