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June 1 - 15, 2008 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Mon., 6/02 Breaking up microbe gangs: Scientists studying how microbes transfer antibiotic resistance to their neighbors have discovered a compound that may stop the spread of drug-resistance.
Tue., 6/03 Yellowstone bacteria and ethanol: An organism recently discovered in Yellowstone National Park may actually increase the amount of ethanol-rich byproducts produced by other microbes.
Wed., 6/04 Columbus and syphilis: New evidence shows it is probably not a coincidence that the first cases of syphilis in Europe were discovered shortly after Columbus returned from a trip to the New World.
Thu., 6/05 Wine waste can impede cavities: Compounds present in wine waste can help prevent bacteria from sticking to our teeth.
Fri., 6/06 Probiotic chocolate: Chocolate that claims regular indulgence will keep your digestive system healthy and strengthen your immune system will be on store shelves within a year.
Mon., 6/09 Unmanned aircraft research plant pathogen: Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a model airplane that they hope will allow them to trace the spread of airborne microbes.
Tue., 6/10 Probiotics surge in popularity: Since the FDA currently doesn’t regulate probiotics, The International Probiotics Association is establishing guidelines intended to protect consumers.
Wed., 6/11 Black raspberry decline: The US Department of Agriculture is actively working to identify a hardy black raspberry plant that they hope will repel aphids that carry a viral disease called black raspberry necrosis.
Thu., 6/12 Probiotics chew the fat: A new study involving probiotic bacteria shows promise for weight loss research.
Fri., 6/13 Harnessing microbes to convert oil into methane: Scientists at the University of Calgary are looking to harness the methane created by oil-chewing bacteria as a new energy source.
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