The chemical breakdown & Chemistry in its element

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Paraquat: Chemistry in its element Jan 07, 2015

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Brian Clegg introduces a weedkiller whose name has entered public consciousness – Paraquat

Frankincense and myrrh: Chemistry in its element Dec 24, 2014

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In this seasonal podcast, we look at the compounds found in frankincense and myrrh

Isoniazid: Chemistry in its element Dec 17, 2014

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Nina Notman introduces isoniazid - an antibiotic key to treating tuberculosis

Aspartame: Chemistry in its element Dec 10, 2014

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Could this be the sweetener that causes the most online panic?

Cannabicyclohexanol: Chemistry in its element Dec 03, 2014

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Used to make synthetic cannabis, cannabicyclohexanol may be more risky than its non-synthetic counterpart

Tramadol: Chemistry in its element Nov 26, 2014

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Simon Cotton introduces the painkiller tramadol – could this be the next banned drug in competitive cycling?

Insulin: Chemistry in its element Nov 19, 2014

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A protein with an impressive roster of 'firsts': Anna Lewcock introduces insulin

Psilocybin & Mescaline: Chemistry in its element Nov 12, 2014

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Simon Cotton explores our hallucinogenic horizons with psilocybin and mescaline

Selenium dioxide: Chemistry in its element Nov 05, 2014

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It smells of 'rotting horseradish' but gives glass a magnificent red colour – Brian Clegg shines a light on selenium dioxide

Human growth hormone: Chemistry in its element Oct 29, 2014

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Marketed as a path to eternal youth but banned in professional sports, Hayley Simon introduces human growth hormone

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