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Chemistry

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Kitchen Chemistry: Sweet Proteins May Be the Future of Sugar

>> April 23, 2023

Many alternative sweeteners have tried to solve this sugar dilemma, but Dr. Ryder believes the best solution can be found in plant proteins.

topics: Biomedical Engineering| Chemical Engineering| Chemistry| Consumerism| Food Industry| Food Safety| Nutrition and Diet| Public Health

Kitchen Chemistry: Natural Flavors – How Natural Are They?

>> April 16, 2023

Dr. David Andrews explains the process of creating natural flavors, the FDA guidelines, and how safe they are for consumption.

topics: Addiction| Chemistry| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Federal Government and Regulation| Food Industry| Food Safety| Government and Legislation| Nutrition and Diet| Processed Food| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Policy and Regulation

Medical Notes: July 31, 2022

>> July 31, 2022

A new invention helps researchers study the body’s chemistry; A spray-on coating could eventually replace plastic wrap; How to stay cool while lowering your energy bill; And finally, women in science don’t always get credit for their work.

topics: Brain Chemistry| Chemistry| Education| Energy Production| Environment| Environmental Science and Climate Change| Food Industry| Gender and Identity| Gender Bias| Medical Research| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Pollution| Research and Clinical Trials| Weather

Medical Notes: April 3, 2022

>> April 3, 2022

New research shows that more than 99% of commonly used chemicals aren’t sustainable. Then, researchers have identified unique differences between autism symptoms in boys versus girls. And finally, how paper airplanes are inspiring new types of flying robots.

topics: Chemistry| Environmental Science and Climate Change| News and Headlines| Research and Clinical Trials

Synthetic Biology: Friend or Foe?

>> October 10, 2021

Researchers believe “SynBio” may eventually help address hunger, pollution, and other modern problems. Yet in the wrong hands, synthetic biology could unleash terrible biological weapons. Experts discuss.

topics: Biological Engineering| Biological Weapons| Biology| Chemical Engineering| Chemistry| Ethics| Medical Research| Philosophy and Ethics| Research and Clinical Trials| Science| Technology
When Does Genetic Engineering Go Too Far?

When Does Genetic Engineering Go Too Far? (2019)

>> February 17, 2019

Advancements in genetic science are often clouded in ethical controversy. Often, scientists are accused of “playing God.” Experts discuss a new platform where scientists and public can debate it, and from which education can be disseminated.

topics: Bioethics| Chemistry| Debate| DNA and Genetics| Education| Ethics| Health Care| Morality| Philosophy and Ethics| Religion| Research and Clinical Trials| Science| Technology
Polyamines

Polyamines

>> October 7, 2018

Researchers have discovered a variety of components in foods that are essential to health but are low in quantity in most diets. One of these is a set of compounds called polyamines. Researchers explain what they are, how they work, and how people can replace those that are needed in the diet.

topics: Chemistry| Nutrition and Diet| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials
Anxiety and Depression--Not a Chemical Imbalance?

Anxiety and Depression–Not a Chemical Imbalance?

>> January 28, 2018

For decades, doctors have believed depression and anxiety were the result of chemical imbalances. However, a journalist’s investigation shows there are many factors involved.

topics: Anxiety and Depression| Brain Chemistry| Chemistry| Cognitive and Neural Sciences| Journalism| Mental Health| Neuroscience and Neurology

Household Chemicals (2017)

>> June 18, 2017

A noted expert discusses the vast amount that we don't know about chemicals and how tougher regulation in other countries could help keep Americans safer.

topics: Chemistry| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Environmental Science and Climate Change| Ethics| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Philosophy and Ethics| Public Health and Public Safety

Biofilm

>> March 27, 2016

Biofilm is resistant to many antibiotics and is gaining new attention as a source of hard to eradicate infections.

topics: Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance| Bacterial Resistance| Biological Engineering| Biology| Chemical Engineering| Chemistry| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Inflammation and Pain| Medical Research| Microbiology| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Research and Clinical Trials| Research and Development| Wound Care

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