The chemical breakdown & Chemistry in its element

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Ciguatoxin: Chemistry in its element Oct 11, 2019

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Enna Guadalupe investigates the toxin found in reef fish that leads to food poisoning so bad it can cause life-long symptoms.

Ramipril & ACE inhibitors: Chemistry in its element Oct 04, 2019

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How a Brazilian scientist's knowledge of viper venom led to the discovery of a whole class of medication for high blood pressure. With Mike Freemantle.

Hedione: Chemistry in its element Sep 27, 2019

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Louise Crane investigates a jasmine-derived synthetic scent with supposed sex appeal

Sodium fluoroacetate: Chemistry in its element Sep 20, 2019

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Georgia Mills examines a controversial killer: Sodium fluoroacetate or 1080

Methylhexaneamine or DMAA: Chemistry in its element Sep 13, 2019

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Sold as a 'sports supplement', methylhexaneamine – or DMAA – is implicated in the deaths of otherwise fit & healthy people. Enna Guadalupe investigates.

Domoic acid: Chemistry in its element Sep 06, 2019

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Katrina Krämer investigates a marine toxin that drives animals crazy and might have inspired one of Alfred Hitchcock's most famous films

Boric acid: Chemistry in its element Aug 30, 2019

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Mike Freemantle revisits battlefield surgery to investigate boric acid, a key part of Dakin's antiseptic solution used extensively in the first world war

Amygdalin & Laetrile: Chemistry in its element Aug 22, 2019

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Patrick Hughes delves into the molecule at the centre of a decades-old cancer treatment conspiracy theory

Dopamine: Chemistry in its element Aug 16, 2019

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Georgia Mills tackles the feel-good neurotransmitter and hormone behind thrill seeking, addiction and mobile gaming

Hydrogen sulfide: Chemistry in its element Aug 09, 2019

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Mike Freemantle finds the connection between Land of Hope and Glory and the noxious, corrosive, flammable gas that stinks of rotten eggs