Biology – Page 72
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PodcastFolic acid
Concerns about folic acid deficiencies, especially in pregnant women, have led to fortification of some grains, flours and bread, but this varies from country to country
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NewsGraphene slips deeper into lungs than predicted
Researchers discover that once graphene enters the lungs the immune system has trouble getting rid of it
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PodcastGreen fluorescent protein
Attracting our attention with its fluorescent glow, here's Josh Howgego with GFP
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FeatureDNA motors on
With the relentless rise of DNA nanotechnology's popularity, Emma Davies explores the role chemistry has played in its success
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PodcastMethamphetamine
A mood enhancing molecule, Simon Cotton investigates the chemistry of Methamphetamine
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PodcastNitroglycerine
Peter Wothers investigates a medicinal compound with a very explosive beginning
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PodcastNitrous oxide
From Preistley's early experiments to the latest 'hippy crack' phase, we take a look at the history of laughing gas
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FeatureBreaking through the barrier
Getting drug molecules into the brain means crossing the defensive blood-brain barrier. Anthony King investigates how chemists are infiltrating the brain's fortress
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PodcastTetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Akshat Rathi introduces one of the key psychoactive ingredients in cannabis
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FeatureThe perfect host
Could artificial enzymes finally be about to shake up catalysis? James Mitchell Crow investigates
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