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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 pharmacologist Joseph von Mering first administered the drug to humans.Today, paracetamol is marketed under various brand names, including Tylenol...
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 one point or another. But have you ever stopped to think about its chemical composition?As we explore below, honey...
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 one billion biochemical reactions take place in the human body every second! Even everyday tasks such as boiling an egg,...
From burgers and fries to Chinese takeaways, most fast food items contain chemicals. These food and beverage chemicals are added for a variety of reasons including as preservatives, artificial colours, and artificial flavours. As we explain below, the most common chemicals found in fast food include:Sodium benzoate Potassium sorbate Phthalates Monosodium glutamateContinue reading to learn more about the...
In chemistry, reagents are compounds, substances, or mixtures used to examine chemical reactions. Commonly, a reagent is incorporated into a test to either produce a chemical reaction, or to check if a reaction would occur to begin with. Read on to discover more about how chemical reagents work, and what role they’re playing in coronavirus test kits. What Is A...
Sexual attraction is when you find another person sexually appealing or have a desire to make sexual contact with them. It’s a basic instinctive trait and the driving force behind evolution. Without sexual attraction, we wouldn’t be inclined to reproduce and the human race would eventually die out.Attraction is driven by various chemicals in the brain including oxytocin, serotonin,...
Soap might seem like a modern invention but it can actually be traced to ancient Babylon 4,800 years ago. Back then, people made soap by boiling animal fats and plant ashes. While the scale and technology involved in soap making have evolved, the main ingredients and methods have not. Known as saponification, the process of making soap always involves heating...
From canning and freezing to drying and salting, there are various ways to preserve food. There’s even evidence to suggest food preservation methods were being used 14,000 years ago in the Middle East and the Orient. People back then were actively preserving their food by drying it under the sun. Fast forward to the present day and chemicals now play...
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