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Jessica Clifton

Executive Director

Jessica is Executive Director at ReAgent and leads a variety of growth projects. She has an extensive background in marketing, and has worked in the chemical industry since 2019. Outside of work, Jessica can be found on a run, building LEGO, or watching Star Wars.
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The Role of Glucose in Energy Production

Glucose is one of the simplest sugars or monosaccharides that serves as the building block of all carbohydrates.  It’s also the primary source of energy for every known biological organism. Glucose is typically derived from carbohydrate- and sugar-rich food products

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Who Created Penicillin?

Penicillin was accidentally discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 while he was investigating the bacteria Staphylococcus. He observed that the presence of mould could kill or prevent the bacteria from reproducing any further. The fortunate breakthrough was a historical turning

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ReAgent Social Events 2023

At ReAgent, we hold lots of team and company-wide social events. We believe these types of events are really important for getting to know each other in a different context than the workplace, for building team morale, and just to

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The Science Behind Disinfectants: How And Why They Work

Disinfectants kill bacteria and viruses by destroying the cell membrane or protein envelope that surrounds each microbe. Exactly how they do this depends on the specific type of disinfectant that’s applied. Although disinfectants like alcohols, chlorine-based solutions and bleach are

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Paracetamol: The History Of A Common Pain Reliever

Paracetamol is one of the most common – and oldest – over-the-counter pain-relieving drugs used in the UK. It was synthesised by Harmon Northrop Morse at John Hopkins University in around 1877, although it wasn’t until 10 years later that

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ReAgent Updates Company Profile with New Headshots

At ReAgent, we’ve seen significant team expansion across various departments in the past year, from chemical blending and chemical repacking to finance and sales.  To align with this growth, we recently undertook an initiative to update headshots for all our

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The Chemistry Of Honey

As one of nature’s wonders, honey is renowned for its sweet taste and medicinal properties. Whether you add it to your breakfast or pair it with lemon to soothe a sore throat, you’ve probably experienced the benefits of honey at

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Chemical Reactions Happening in Daily Life

Chemical reactions don’t just occur in the science laboratory; they happen all around us and often in ways you might not expect. They’re responsible for a wide range of natural phenomena and are essential for sustaining life.  In fact, around