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October 16 - 31, 2007 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Tue., 10/16 Environmental memory: A scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has shown that past experience can make bacteria react differently to future environmental events.
Wed., 10/17 The hottest fixer: Scientists have discovered a microbe that can convert nitrogen into energy at temperatures as high as 198° Fahrenheit.
Thu., 10/18 Silica bead detectors: Scientists have created a new technique that can help them detect even trace amounts of microbes.
Fri., 10/19 Prey, predator, and evolution: Experimenting with evolution in animals is next to impossible, so scientists are turning to microbes.
Mon., 10/22 Hunting avian flu: Scientists are concerned that North American waterfowl that summer in Greenland will carry Avian flu into the U.S.
Tue., 10/23 Battling biofilms: A University of Binghamton scientist is developing a strategy to break up bacterial biofilms.
Wed., 10/24 Detection of mycobacteria: A new technique will enable doctors to identify the bacterium that causes Tuberculosis and Hansen’s disease in less than 24 hours.
Thu., 10/25 Shake ‘n plate: An invention called the “shake ‘n plate” was the winner of the 10th annual Applied Ergonomics Competition.
Fri., 10/26 Gliding bacteria: Scientists believe the mechanism that allows one microbe to glide may be the key to creating an efficient way to turn biomass like corn stalks and switch grass into ethanol.
Mon., 10/29 Hijacking nuclear receptors: One scientist is using microbes to produce proteins that may someday be used to diagnose infections or play a role in gene therapy.
Tue., 10/30 Role of microbes in healthy coral reefs: A healthy reef has equal numbers of microbes that produce food and eat the food produced. When humans enter the picture, that balance is thrown off and the reef begins to degrade.
Wed., 10/31 Slime molds: If you’re looking for a Halloween costume, you might try the Blob.
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