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MicrobeWorld Radio

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A 90 second podcast from the American Society for Microbiology. Composed of over 42,000 scientists and health professionals, ASM's mission is to advance the microbial sciences as a vehicle for the improvement of health, economical and environmental well-being worldwide. Produced by Finger Lakes Productions International, MicrobeWorld Radio is also heard daily around the world on several radio networks and stations. For more information, visit us on the web at www.microbeworld.org.


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Reducing Hospital Acquired Infections
A new study shows that rigorous hand washing by healthcare workers can significantly cut hospital acquired infections. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:14:02 -0400 ]


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. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:50:42 -0400 ]


Mapping the Phytochrome
By manipulating a key light receptor that controls the life cycle of plants, researchers could someday revolutionize agriculture. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:33:06 -0400 ]


Germ Theory of Disease
Once considered highly controversial, the germ theory of disease is now part of the foundation of modern medicine. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:08:19 -0400 ]


Anti-Influenza Therapy
Scientists are looking at a new approach to flu prevention that can target multiple strains at a time. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:08:19 -0400 ]


Identifying Pneumonia
Bacteria that can avoid being eaten by amoebae can also resist human immune system defenses, making them potential causes of pneumonia. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:08:19 -0400 ]


Foul Weather and Water-Borne Disease
Public health officials investigate a connection between significant weather events and outbreaks of illness related to drinking water. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:32:21 -0400 ]


Biosafety Level 4
A look at Biosafety Level 4 labs where highly contagious microbes that cause life-threatening diseases are studied. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:32:21 -0400 ]


Nipah Virus and Bats
A mysterious illness called Nipah Virus that was originally associated with pigs is now known to come from fruit bats. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:32:21 -0400 ]


Climate and Chikungunya
Scientists have noticed a unique pattern of drought conditions associated with outbreaks of Chikungunya disease. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:30:24 -0400 ]


Antibiotic Variety and MRSA
Researchers have found that switching antibiotics may help reduce the number of infections spread in hospitals Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:00:23 -0400 ]


Mighty milk
A Canadian researcher is exploring the possibility that a protein called lactoferrin that is commonly found in milk may enhance the ability of antibiotics to fight infections. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:53:34 -0400 ]


Volcanic microbes may help in fight against cancer
A microbe that lives in volcanic environments is able to repair DNA damaged by UV radiation, something that human cells can’t do. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:08:01 -0400 ]


Bacteria sweeten dairy
Dutch scientists are studying ways to improve the shelf life and enhance the flavor of dairy products through biotechnology. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:07:54 -0400 ]


A hydrogen economy
A biologist at the Brookhaven National Labs says they’re working with a hydrogen-making bacterium that is indifferent to the presence of oxygen and may be useful in producing energy in small scale settings. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:44:51 -0400 ]


Tiny silicone hotel
One researcher has built a small, flat device that forces the microbes to grow in a single layer, making it easier to study microbial colonies under a microscope. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:21:55 -0400 ]


Beach bacteria
Beaches are often closed due to high levels of potentially harmful bacteria, but one Stanford University scientist is also looking at the microbial populations present in the sand on the beach. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:35:17 -0400 ]


More swimmers, more pathogens
New research indicates the number of people swimming in a body of water may have a direct correlation to the amount of microbes found in the water. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:42:50 -0400 ]


Going to the fair
When enjoying food found at Summer fairs and festivals it’s important to pay attention to the food safety practices of the people serving you. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:28:25 -0400 ]


Bacteria fight corn pathogen
A doctoral student at Bowling Green University in Ohio has found an environmentally friendly way to control the invasive corn borer by using a compound produced by a microbe. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:59:03 -0400 ]


Self-healing concrete
Using the right mix of cement, sand, gravel and bacteria, scientists have developed concrete that can heal itself when cracks appear. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:18:35 -0400 ]


E. coli may benefit biofuel
One UCLA scientist thinks he’ll be able to produce a highly efficient biofuel from agricultural waste using a genetically modified microbe. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:45:07 -0400 ]


Alert safety program
Police officers, firefighters, and EMTs need to learn how to respond appropriately to biosafety lab emergencies. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:51:24 -0400 ]


New life for wastewater
One scientist is using microbial fuel cells to generate energy from wastewater to pique interest in science and higher education among minority students in St. Louis. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:21:38 -0400 ]


Early chocoholics
Archeologists digging in Honduras have found evidence that ancient civilizations used cacao beans to make alcohol-based drinks for special occasions. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:19:53 -0400 ]


Rotten peach power
A team of Clemson University researchers is trying to generate enough energy to power a hundred homes by fermenting up to twenty million pounds of peaches that are discarded in South Carolina each year. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:23:01 -0400 ]


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.. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:30:03 -0400 ]


Probiotics chew the fat
A new study involving probiotic bacteria shows promise for weight loss research. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:30:40 -0400 ]


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 Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:22:24 -0400 ]


Probiotics surge in popularity
Since the FDA currently doesn’t regulate probiotics, The International Probiotics Association is establishing guidelines intended to protect consumers. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:33:11 -0400 ]


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. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:53:26 -0400 ]


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. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:25:15 -0400 ]


Wine waste can impede cavities
Compounds present in wine waste can help prevent bacteria from sticking to our teeth. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:35:13 -0400 ]


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. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:18:34 -0400 ]


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 Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:15:19 -0400 ]


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. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:11:49 -0400 ]


Tularemia temperature shift
Researchers are developing a vaccine for tularemia, a deadly disease carried by ticks and fleas. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Fri, 30 May 2008 09:19:48 -0400 ]


Rams as bioweapons
Over 3,000 years ago the Hittite people in the Middle East sent rams infected with tularemia to their enemies in what may have been the first ever case of biological warfare. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Thu, 29 May 2008 08:12:58 -0400 ]


Could clay be the next penicillin?
The ancient use of clay as a folk-medicine remedy is undergoing new scrutiny by a professor at Arizona State University. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Wed, 28 May 2008 09:21:08 -0400 ]


Making spores germinate so you can kill them
One scientist has identified a method to kill Anthrax spores in U.S. water supplies, in case of a bioterror event. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Tue, 27 May 2008 09:08:38 -0400 ]


West Nile Virus
The best way to avoid this mosquito-born virus it to use bug spray, long-sleeve shirts and pants, and window screens. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Fri, 23 May 2008 16:52:28 -0400 ]


Immune problems in space
Floating around in zero gravity looks like fun, but astronaut’s on long flights may return to Earth with compromised immune systems. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Thu, 22 May 2008 09:24:47 -0400 ]


Using cyanobacteria for biofuels
Some bacteria are able to use the sun’s rays to produce a renewable source of energy-rich fats and oils which can be harvested, processed, and used as fuel. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Wed, 21 May 2008 09:11:43 -0400 ]


Tracking infections with software
Software similar to what Google uses to rank pages in a web search is being used to track the spread of infections. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Tue, 20 May 2008 09:44:47 -0400 ]


STD’s are on the rise
The increasing number of sexually transmitted disease cases reported in 2006 has CDC researchers worried. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Mon, 19 May 2008 09:22:21 -0400 ]


Water for the developing world
Countries in Africa are just beginning to use their existing lake and river banks as natural water filters, a practice that has been used in Europe for decades. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Fri, 16 May 2008 09:30:28 -0400 ]


Acidified bleach
When a dilute bleach solution isn’t strong enough, adding a little bit of vinegar can make a potent disinfectant. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Thu, 15 May 2008 09:15:20 -0400 ]


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. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Wed, 14 May 2008 09:14:13 -0400 ]


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. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Tue, 13 May 2008 09:08:56 -0400 ]


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. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Mon, 12 May 2008 09:17:49 -0400 ]


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. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Fri, 09 May 2008 09:09:45 -0400 ]


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. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Thu, 08 May 2008 09:25:35 -0400 ]


Synthetic DNA
Scientists can now create bacterial genomes from scratch – a technique MIT researcher Drew Endy says will benefit humanity. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Wed, 07 May 2008 08:17:34 -0400 ]


New weapon against cavities
Scientists have identified an enzyme that they believe might be the key to a new treatment for tooth decay. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Tue, 06 May 2008 09:56:49 -0400 ]


Sand into rock
It’s not a magic trick: scientists can actually use bacteria to turn loose sand into hard rock. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Mon, 05 May 2008 10:29:41 -0400 ]


Keyboard contamination
New research has found that the stomach bug known as “norovirus” can be spread via commonly shared office equipment. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Fri, 02 May 2008 09:22:51 -0400 ]


Huitlacoche
Corn smut is a fungus that is considered a pest by some and a delicacy to others. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Thu, 01 May 2008 09:11:30 -0400 ]


Probiotics that can stand the test of shelf time
Keeping healthful bacteria alive in consumer health supplements is the focus of one scientist’s research. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:09:23 -0400 ]


Microbe travels
Scientists studying dust samples collected by Charles Darwin nearly two hundred years ago have found living microbes from around the world in the particles. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:07:52 -0400 ]


Natural water filters
Filtering water through lake or river banks full of microbes can effectively remove chemical compounds from over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:58:28 -0400 ]


It came from beneath the earth
A Florida University grad student has found antibiotic resistant bacteria more than 150 meters under the earth. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:24:48 -0400 ]


Viruses intrigue Yellowstone researchers
Scientists are learning that they can’t capitalize on the bacteria found in Yellowstone Park without also looking at the role of viruses in bacterial reproduction. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:05:16 -0400 ]


Hydrogen gets an electrical boost
A Penn State professor has found that adding a small jolt of electricity to microbial fuel cells makes the more efficient. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:18:12 -0400 ]


Ventilators get a silver lining
Hospital patients on ventilators will soon be able to get them lined with silver, a method proven to help reduce high infection rates associated with the device. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:08:41 -0400 ]


Wheat germ histones
In the battle against antibiotic resistance, one of the latest disease fighting agents may come from a source you might not expect: wheat germ. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:12:42 -0400 ]


Coral microbes fight cancer
Marine bacteria that live on coral reefs may produce compounds that have cancer-fighting capabilities. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:42:19 -0400 ]


Short-circuit in the carbon cycle
Certain plant root microbes readily absorb carbon from their plant host, producing carbon dioxide, which is released in the atmosphere, skipping a step in the carbon cycle. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:20:21 -0400 ]


Amber from water
Scientists have long been puzzled by ancient aquatic organisms found preserved in amber, but new research shows amber can form in watery environments. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:20:21 -0400 ]


From the field to the table
Growers, processors, and scientists are all working on enhanced food safety measures to prevent future outbreaks of food-borne illness caused by microbial contamination. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:02:38 -0400 ]


Family ties and flu deaths
With the help of computerized genealogy records that go back 100 years, one researcher has identified a pattern of death among influenza victims. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:35:20 -0400 ]


Step ‘n pull squashes germs
An office worker who was tired of constantly grabbing the restroom door with a paper towel to prevent exposure to harmful microbes invented a gadget that allows you to open the door with your foot. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...

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[ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:57:19 -0400 ]


Fighting adenoviruses in the military
Military men and women are some of the most fit individuals in the U.S., but they have been hit hard by a type of virus that usually doesn’t make most other people sick. Do you like the MicrobeWorld podcast? Please help spread the love! Send an email to info@flpradio.com, tell a friend, or write a review in a podcast directory. Thanks! ...