The chemical breakdown & Chemistry in its element

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Ectoparasiticides: Chemistry in its element Jan 13, 2016

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Martha Henriques explains how compounds developed to keep parasites at bay may be protecting rhinos from poachers

Taq Polymerase: Chemistry in its element Dec 16, 2015

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Kat Arney reveals how high temperature bacteria provide us with the molecule that speeds up DNA sequencing

Ubiquitin: Chemistry in its element Dec 09, 2015

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Kiki Sanford examines the molecule that holds the balance between life and death

Diethyl ether: Chemistry in its element Dec 02, 2015

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Michael Freemantle awakens us to the history of diethyl ether

Manganese dioxide: Chemistry in its element Nov 25, 2015

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Brian Clegg paints a picture of a compound found in ancient cave paintings and top-of-the-range electronics: Manganese dioxide

Mercury fulminate, Hg(CNO)<sub>2</sub>: Chemistry in its element Nov 18, 2015

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Michael Freemantle examines the explosive history and chemistry of mercury fulminate

Zirconium tungstate: Chemistry in its element Nov 11, 2015

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Generally, things get bigger as they get hotter. Neil Withers examines one of the exceptions – zirconium tungstate

Toluene: Chemistry in its element Nov 04, 2015

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There's more to toluene than TNT, as Brian Clegg reveals

Guncotton or nitrocellulose: Chemistry in its element Oct 28, 2015

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From an apron aflame to a popular propellant, Michael Freemantle tracks the history of guncotton

Thiamine or vitamin B: Chemistry in its element Oct 22, 2015

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Brian Clegg introduces an essential nutrient, and the first to hold the name 'vitamin': Thiamine or vitamin B

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