The chemical breakdown & Chemistry in its element

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Gabapentin: Chemistry in its element Oct 19, 2016

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Louise Crane documents the rise and fall of gabapentin – from 'wonder drug' to illicit substance in just 50 years

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET): Chemistry in its element Oct 12, 2016

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The story of one of the most ubiquitous artificial compounds

BINAP: Chemistry in its element Oct 06, 2016

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Katrina Kramer introduces the Nobel prize-winning ligand that will give you just the hand you need: BINAP or 2,2'-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1'-binaphthyl

Fluorouracil: Chemistry in its element Sep 28, 2016

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A substitute for one of the bases in DNA that can cause the death of cancer cells

Quaternary ammonium salts: Chemistry in its element Sep 21, 2016

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Brian Clegg introduces a family of molecules that first gave fluffy softness to freshly washed clothes

Ergotamine: Chemistry in its element Sep 14, 2016

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Ben Valsler finds out why writing Alice's adventures in Wonderland was such a headache for Lewis Carroll

Spinel: Chemistry in its element Sep 07, 2016

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Find out about the Black Prince's ruby, which is no ruby at all