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September 1 - 15, 2007 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Mon., 9/03 Soil microbes and pharmaceuticals: One Cornell University scientist says soil contains a treasure trove of potentially useful microbes for the pharmaceutical industry.
Tue., 9/04 Harmful algal blooms: Fertilizer and sewage runoff are largely responsible for the recent increase in toxic red tides and other harmful algal blooms.
Wed., 9/05 Proteins and parsley: Scientists at the Israel Institute of Technology are one step closer to learning how foodborne pathogens survive on fresh produce.
Thu., 9/06 Human gut bacterial communities and cruciferous veggies: A grad student is researching whether consuming large amounts of broccoli may help prevent cancer.
Fri., 9/07 Effects of aeration on microbial communities: A recent study shows that adding air to the soil around plant root systems enhances crop productivity.
Mon., 9/10 The secret of breast milk: Researchers say breast-feeding is one of the best ways to help infants develop a healthy immune system.
Tue., 9/11 Disinfecting dirty water with solar power: Research shows that ultra-violet rays inactivate troublesome microbes, such as cholera, when a day’s supply of water is left in direct sunlight.
Wed., 9/12 Maybe more than just an ulcer: The microbe that causes stomach ulcers is now under suspicion for the role it may play in ailments such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Thu., 9/13 Bovine TB: Human cases of Bovine Tuberculosis are rare, but they can easily pass from person to person among the immuno-compromised.
Fri., 9/14 Anammox: Scientists say the use of annamox bacteria in waste-water treatment facilities could save cities and municipalities millions of dollars.
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