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What Are Diagnostic Reagents?

Diagnostic reagents are chemicals used in laboratories to determine specific types of pathogens, metabolic abnormalities, physiological anomalies, and genetic diseases. They’re relied on by medical practitioners to make accurate diagnoses, and can be used in vivo or in vitro in order to detect certain diseases. Diagnosis is key in curing and treating medical conditions. Without dependable diagnostic tools, the medical field...

Understanding Forever Chemicals

Microplastics, forever chemicals, PFAS: No matter what name you know for them, there’s little doubt you’ve heard of these micro-pollutants at some point before. While many people see examples of them, and their usefulness, in everyday life, there has been a change in sentiment towards them from helpful advancement to something that should be reduced in exposure as much as...

Real Life Science in Star Trek

Not every show leaves a lasting legacy quite like Star Trek. Its aspirational, imaginative storytelling that highlights wonders from around the universe and reflects on the surrounding society of every series’ time has been inspirational to generations of scientific minds.That’s why, every year on Star Trek Day (September 8th), fans celebrate the enduring legacy of a franchise that has...

The Chemistry Behind Anti-Ageing Cosmetics

Everyone wants to look younger as they grow older, and thanks to chemical science, the process can at least be slowed when it comes to our faces. It’s why anti-ageing skincare is such a large industry: each product, from retinol creams to peptide serums, is designed around chemical processes that act on the skin’s structure and function. While the marketing highlights...

What Are Textile Coatings?

Textile coatings are one of many types of chemical coating, and are applied to a material in order to change, enhance or improve its characteristics and properties. Textile coatings offer great versatility, can deliver a range of different functional and aesthetic results, and are used across many industries from aerospace and automotive to outdoor wear and geotextiles. Key Takeaways Improved...

Sephora Kids, Youth Skincare & Reagents in Cosmetics

In recent years, skincare aisles have started to look a little different. Alongside the usual moisturisers and cleansers for adults, you’ll now find brightly packaged serums, masks and creams aimed squarely at children and pre-teens. Social media trends, especially on TikTok, have helped fuel this shift, giving rise to what’s now widely known as the “Sephora Kids” phenomenon.For some, it’s...

What Do Chemical Engineers Do in the Pharmaceutical Industry?

Chemical engineers have many different jobs in the pharmaceutical industry. Not only do they help with the chemical compositions of products, they’re also involved in designing machineries, equipment, and instruments for manufacturing chemical products.  Chemical engineers in the pharmaceutical industry are essential in ensuring the accuracy, precision, efficiency, quality, and safety of the manufacturing processes, and are held to very...

The Importance of Quality Control In Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Quality control is not simply a formality when it comes to pharmaceutical manufacturing. In the pharmaceutical industry, the margin for error is incredibly small. Patients, healthcare professionals and regulatory bodies all rely on the integrity of every medicine produced. This is why the process is taken very seriously across manufacturing, adhering to the standards laid down by regulatory bodies and internal...

About The Science Blog

At The Science Blog, we write about the latest from the world of science, chemistry, and chemical manufacturing. From the chemical methods of food preservation, soap making and why Mentos react with cola to the different types of salt in chemistry and the chemistry of fire, you’ll find all the resources you need to sate (and pique!) your curiosity about science.

If you’re interested in a career in science or chemistry, you can also use The Science Blog to find all the information you need on chemical careers. Whether you want to learn how you can pursue your dream job, or simply want to know what skills you need to pursue a STEM career, The Science Blog empowers you with the knowledge you need to begin your journey.

If you’re part of the chemical manufacturing industry, or want to learn more about it, The Science Blog also features a range of articles that focus on exactly that. Maybe you want to know how you can make your chemical manufacturing facility more eco-friendly, learn how titration is used in the pharmaceutical industry, explore the latest version of the ISO 9001 Standard, understand chemical reagents or uncover the benefits of cleanroom contract packing.

And for all of you chemistry buffs out there, The Science Blog lets you delve deeper into complex topics like the pH scale, aldehydes, ketones, HEPES buffer, and diagnostic reagents. Discussing the molecular structures and uses of different chemicals, we help you better understand the inner workings of common substances used in science. No matter what aspect of chemistry you’re interested in, The Science Blog has it all!

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