The chemical breakdown & Chemistry in its element

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Cytochrome P450: Chemistry in its element Jun 04, 2014

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Nathan Adams investigates some of the most important molecular machines within our cells, the cytochrome p450 enzymes

Ammonium dichromate: Chemistry in its element May 28, 2014

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Brian Clegg reminisces about indoor fireworks and Vesuvian fire with this week's compound: Ammonium dichromate

Melatonin: Chemistry in its element May 22, 2014

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Meet melatonin, the 'Dracula of hormones', essential in regulating the body's natural circadian rhythm

Naphthalene: Chemistry in its element May 14, 2014

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Once a fusty way of keeping moths out of clothes, Brian Clegg explains how naphthalene may have helped bring life to Earth

Diphenyl oxalate: Chemistry in its element May 07, 2014

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Nature has a range of ways to create bioluminescence. Not to be outdone, chemists create their own glow with diphenyl oxalate.

Tannins: Chemistry in its element Apr 30, 2014

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They are the compounds that link leather trousers to a nice cup of tea - Brian Clegg introduces tannins

Prolactin: Chemistry in its element Apr 23, 2014

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Anna Lewcock finds out how pigeons played a major role in discovering an important pituitary hormone, prolactin

Luminol: Chemistry in its element Apr 16, 2014

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Amongst the fictional forensic equipment shown on television, Brian Clegg notices one distinctly non-fiction stalwart: Luminol

Dichloromethane: Chemistry in its element Apr 09, 2014

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It smells sweet, is potentially lethal and organic chemists rely on it: Emily James on dichloromethane

Dibromoindigo: Chemistry in its element Apr 02, 2014

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Purple was once a colour only royalty could afford to wear. Hayley Birch investigates tyrian purple, or dibromoindigo, the original purple dye

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