This episode we take a closer look at how copper plays an important role in our bodies and learn a little history from the Bronze Age to brewage. Article: Dioxygen Binding, Activation, and Reduction to H2O by Cu Enzymes DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.6b01034 Inorg. Chem. 2016, 55, 63 ...عرض المزيد
We are Living in a Nanomaterial World
In this tubular episode we look at a new technique for creating nanomaterials, find some more secret scientists hidden among us, and peek into medical practices of the past. Article doi: 10.1073/pnas.1517169113 Questions or comments? E-mail us at stereotopicalchem@gmail.com Check ...عرض المزيد
Iron Enough to Make a Nail...
This week is all about metals. Big ones, little ones, ones that are in rocks. A special guest joins us to explain how metals play a role in our biology and their use in therapeutics. From Antimony to Zinc be le(a)d through that middle bit of the periodic table and hear how it imp ...عرض المزيد
Ring My Bell (Test)
This week on our well overdue podcast we discuss a new method to test the nature of reality. Jae Eun tells us all about the simplest element and Corey is having trouble digesting some Bad Science. Quantum 'spookiness' passes toughest test yet. Nature, 525, 7567 Questions or comme ...عرض المزيد
She Glues Sea Shells on the Sea Floor
In this episode we discuss research on small molecules that model how mussels bind to rocks in the ocean. You may have found that gluing things together when they are wet is difficult and could help make that a problem of the past. Jae Eun tells us about the discovery of oxygen a ...عرض المزيد