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July 16-31, 2008 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Wed., 7/16 Germ Theory of Disease: Once considered highly controversial, the germ theory of disease is now part of the foundation of modern medicine.
Thu., 7/17 Mapping the Phytochrome: By manipulating a key light receptor that controls the life cycle of plants, researchers could someday revolutionize agriculture.
Fri., 7/18 Emergency Bacteria Tests: A new test that can identify the microbial cause of an infection in under four hours may help cut medical costs and save lives.
Mon., 7/21 Reducing Hospital Acquired Infections: A new study shows that rigorous hand washing by healthcare workers can significantly cut hospital acquired infections.
Tue., 7/22 How Long Does Smallpox Immunity Last?: In order to help predict the impact of a modern day small pox outbreak, Germany commissioned a study on the lasting effectiveness of vaccinations.
Wed., 7/23 Citrus Greening: Abacterial disease that has wiped out millions of citrus trees worldwide is now infecting Florida’s crops.
Thu., 7/24 Risky Food Consumption Declines: Consumption of raw, undercooked and un-pasteurized food is on the decline in America.
Fri., 7/25 Crystal Meth and MRSA: People who use crystal meth are five times more likely to develop an antibiotic resistant staph skin infection than non users.
Mon., 7/28 Satellite Predicts Disease Outbreak: Researchers are using satellites to help predict outbreaks of Rift Valley Fever in East Africa.
Tue., 7/29 Uranium Clean-Up: By harnessing uranium-loving microbes, researchers are able to prevent the spread of this dangerous element in groundwater.
Wed., 7/30 Lipid Protection: Good fats and bad fats play very different roles in the body – but these fats can also defend against harmful microbes.
Thu., 7/31 Rumen Has It….Cows are Electric: Researchers are making energy by combining microbes from a cow’s stomach and plant waste in a microbial fuel cell.
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