| Part of Series | MicrobeWorld |
| Length | 01:30 |
| Licensor | Finger Lakes Productions |
| Producer(s) | Finger Lakes Productions International |
| Formats | Daily Segment, Interstitial |
| Topics | Environment, Health, Science |
| Produced | 2008 |
| Added to PRX | May 9, 2008 |
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This week on MicrobeWorld... hand hygiene, acidified bleach, water for the developing world and more...
Funding for MicrobeWorld is provided by the American Society for Microbiology.
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English
A 90-second daily feature produced by Finger Lakes Productions, highlighting microbes and how they impact our everyday lives. Each piece includes the words of an expert in the field. Currently heard daily around the world on radio networks and stations as well as a podcast, the show is free to stations. Contact info@flpradio.com for more registration information.
This week's pieces are:
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.
Tues., 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.
Thurs., 5/15- Acidified bleach: When a dilute bleach solution isn?t strong enough, adding a little bit of vinegar can make a potent disinfectant.
Fri., 5/16 - 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.
