Disease – Page 12

  • Food products containing folic acid, vitamin B9 - green leafy vegetables, citrus, beans, peas, nuts, yeast
    Podcast

    Folic acid

    2012-03-14T00:00:00Z

    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

  • Antibiotic tablets on a white table
    Podcast

    Vancomycin

    2010-07-21T00:00:00Z

    Simon Cotton explains the chemistry behind vancomycin, an antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections

  • Periodic table of the elements – 4 – Beryllium
    Podcast

    Beryllium

    2010-04-07T00:00:00Z

    Richard Van Noorden introduces an element that has given us gorgeous gemstones, spark proof tools for the oil industry and a deadly lung condition

  • Periodic table of the elements – 26 – Iron
    Podcast

    Iron

    2009-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Kary Mulllis discovers what makes metabolism possible