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The Microbeworld Radio Show is a daily, 90-second, syndicated radio feature on microbiology. ::: more :::

 DateProgram SummaryInfo
10/31/2008 The salt effect: New research shows a high salt diet may trigger the bacterium responsible for ulcers to become more virulent. more info
10/30/2008 Ethanol and lactose intolerance: Lactic acid bacteria can lead to costly shutdowns when it contaminates corn used for ethanol production. more info
10/29/2008 Mad Cow Disease and viruses: Many scientists believe Mad Cow Disease is caused by infectious proteins called prions, but not everyone buys into that explanation. more info
10/28/2008 Flu vaccinations and asthma: In a recent study, an Italian pediatrician found additional evidence that all children with asthma can benefit from a flu shot, even if their asthma is under control. more info
10/24/2008 Microbial fuel cells: An environmental engineer at Penn State has created a fuel cell that produces electricity using waste from the Penn State Water Treatment Facility. more info
10/23/2008 Antibiotic coating: Scientists at the University of Southern Mississippi discovered that by attaching antibiotics directly to a medical device, they can reduce the rate of infection. more info
10/22/2008 Bacteria and bighorns: Scientists trying to boost the bighorn sheep populations in the American West have recently discovered their recovery is being hindered by pneumonia. more info
10/21/2008 Citrus greening: First detected in Florida crops in 2005, citrus greening has become a major problem for growers. more info
10/17/2008 Phage enzyme prevents ear infection: Viruses that infect microbes might one day be used to treat ear infections. more info
10/16/2008 Bile salt stress: Scientists have discovered that human bile may make certain strains of E. coli more pathogenic. more info
10/15/2008 Strep vaccine: Researchers have developed a non-toxic version of an enzyme that they hope will become a new treatment for Streptococcus A, a.k.a. the infamous flesh-eating bacteria . more info
10/14/2008 Bacteria from the depths: A marine biologist has discovered that the microbes he studies in the deep ocean are related to microbes in the Antarctic. more info
10/10/2008 Aflatoxins in birdseed: Some bulk birdseeds might contain high levels of toxic compounds. more info
10/09/2008 A bacterial polymer cleaning up contamination: Scientists at the Savannah River National Lab have discovered a genetically modified bacterium is able to convert uranium and chromium from dangerous metal into a harmless form. more info
10/08/2008 Ancient battle: Scientists believe an ancient virus may have something to do with why humans are vulnerable to infection by HIV. more info
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