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May 1 - 15, 2008 Radio Shows
Air Date Program Thu., 5/01 Huitlacoche: Corn smut is a fungus that is considered a pest by some and a delicacy to others.
Fri., 5/02 Keyboard contamination: New research has found that the stomach bug known as “norovirus” can be spread via commonly shared office equipment.
Mon., 5/05 Sand into rock: It’s not a magic trick: scientists can actually use bacteria to turn loose sand into hard rock.
Tue., 5/06 New weapon against cavities: Scientists have identified an enzyme that they believe might be the key to a new treatment for tooth decay.
Wed., 5/07 Synthetic DNA: Scientists can now create bacterial genomes from scratch – a technique MIT researcher Drew Endy says will benefit humanity.
Thu., 5/08 Sudden death syndrome in soybeans: Now there’s a simple test for soybean growers to identify which of their plants is vulnerable to a blight called sudden death syndrome.
Fri., 5/09 Jekyll and Hyde bacteria: Black bean aphids rely on intestinal bacteria to survive, but sometimes the bacteria can turn antagonistic and actually harm the insect.
Mon., 5/12 Dirt makes us happy: Researchers have identified a compound produced by a soil microbe that may help increase the level of serotonin in the brain.
Tue., 5/13 Assessing the impact of the WHO’s Hand Hygiene Campaign: According to the World Health Organization, hand washing is one of the most effective strategies available for preventing the spread of infection in hospitals.
Wed., 5/14 Five moments for hand hygiene: Researchers have identified 5 instances when it is critical for health care workers to wash their hands while on the job.
Thu., 5/15 Acidified bleach: When a dilute bleach solution isn’t strong enough, adding a little bit of vinegar can make a potent disinfectant.
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