Microbiology

Neal Rolfe Chamberlain

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Oct 3, 2005

Low Tech Means to Protect Yourself From Flu

High priced pills for our ills. Are there other ways we can protect ourselves from the flu? Click here to find out.

Aug 30, 2005

Promising Research in Treating HIV and AIDS: HAART Therapy and Valproate

A drug used in treating convulsions might open the door to a potential cure of HIV/AIDS.

Jul 29, 2005

Blue Light May Help Eliminate Periodontal Disease

Some investigators have found that certain wavelengths of light can kill bacteria important in causing periodontal disease. Click above to find out more.

Jun 30, 2005

Saliva Test May Predict Risk for Cavities

If only they had known this when I was a kid. The crowns are multiplying in my mouth because of the large cavities I got when I was young.

May 31, 2005

New Rotavirus Vaccine on the Horizon?

A couple of companies are close to delivering a vaccine that could prevent a worldwide epidemic that kills around 500,000 children (3 months to 2 years old) each year. Click above to find out more.

Apr 28, 2005

Will Polio Be Eradicated?

Another infectious disease on the verge of extinction is coming back. Click above to find out more about polio and why it is on the comeback.

Mar 31, 2005

A Cure for Dental Caries?

Table sugar and Streptococcus mutans (a bacteria) work together to damage our teeth. We can slow the progression of this disease but not eliminate it. Now maybe there will be a cure. Click above to find out more.

Feb 28, 2005

Brushing Your Teeth Could Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

Researchers have discovered that brushing your teeth and flossing them daily might prevent more than tooth decay and gum disease. Click above to find out more.

Feb 1, 2005

New Rotavirus Vaccine

A new rotavirus vaccine may soon protect children from a very common cause of diarrhea and dehydration.

Dec 20, 2004

Having an Illness-Free Holiday

Does being cold make us ill? Click on this article to find out.

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