Feldspar: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg introduces the humble mineral that delights both astronomers and archaeologists
12 Juni 20207min
Cimetidine: Chemistry in its element
Mike Freemantle introduces the peptic ulcer treatment cimetidine, which – as Tagamet – became the first 'blockbuster' drug
5 Juni 20207min
Fexinidazole: Chemistry in its element
The World Health Organisation hope to eradicate human African trypanosomiasis, better known as sleeping sickness, within our lifetimes. Jamie Durrani looks at a drug that may make it possible.
29 Maj 20206min
DMT – Dimethyltryptamine: Chemistry in its element
Georgia Mills investigates the psychoactive found in ayahuasca that may mirror near-death experiences
22 Maj 20207min
Chlorine dioxide: Chemistry in its element
Katrina Krämer investigates how industrial-strength bleach became promoted as 'miracle mineral supplement' – a supposed 'cure' for autism, cancer and even Covid-19.
15 Maj 20208min
Oleic acid: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg discovers the link between olive oil, dandruff and stained glass windows.
8 Maj 20207min
Interferon beta: Chemistry in its element
An immune-modulating compound used to reduce the symptoms of multiple sclerosis and now showing potential against coronaviruses, interferon beta is the last of the WHO's Covid-19 Solidarity trial cand...
1 Maj 20206min
Ritonavir: Chemistry in its element
The unexplained appearance and dramatic spread of a new form of HIV drug ritonavir hurt patients and cost its makers almost $250 million. Alexander Whiteside on the chemical phenomenon that links Irvi...
24 Apr 202011min
