The chemical breakdown & Chemistry in its element

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Chitin: Chemistry in its element Aug 14, 2013

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It's the compound that creates a lucrative market from leftover lobster. Emma Stoye introduces chitin

Erythropoietin: Chemistry in its element Aug 08, 2013

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Developed to save lives, its potential to give cheats an edge was soon identified. David Lindsay explores erythropoietin

Curcumin: Chemistry in its element Jul 31, 2013

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For an aromatic curry and, potentially, a healthier life, Simon Cotton recommends curcumin

Cellulose acetate: Chemistry in its element Jul 24, 2013

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It kept the explosions on the silver screen instead of in the projection booth - Brian Clegg on cellulose acetate

Botox: Chemistry in its element Jul 18, 2013

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Just 50 grams could kill everyone on the planet, but we have it injected into our faces. David Lindsay on Botox

Imidacloprid: Chemistry in its element Jul 10, 2013

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Phillip Broadwith discusses one of the neonicitinoid insecticides believed to be causing problems for bees

PVC: Chemistry in its element Jul 03, 2013

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To some it looks cheap and nasty, for others it's a sensible (or even sexy) design decision. Brian Clegg wraps himself in PVC

Resveratrol: Chemistry in its element Jun 26, 2013

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Can a compound in red wine protect against heart attack and cancer? Phillip Broadwith investigates resveratrol

Phosphoric Acid: Chemistry in its element Jun 19, 2013

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Lars Öhrström on phosphoric acid: Crucial for crops and DNA's backbone, it's the energy currency of the biological world

Cyanoacrylate: Chemistry in its element Jun 12, 2013

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It repairs objects, heals wounds and fights crime. It puts the 'super' in superglue. Emma Stoye introduces cyanoacrylate

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