We’ve all heard the term “BPA” but what does it actually mean? BPA, properly known as “bisphenol A” is a chemical compound used in the manufacturing process of certain plastics. It’s colorless and often included in water bottles, canned foods, toiletries, household electrics, and other products. But if it’s so useful and widely used, then…
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There’s never been a better time to be alive – there are thousands of prescription drugs and medications to improve life-span, life quality, and, more recently, provide protection against deadly diseases. According to Drug Bank online, there’s a total of 14665 drugs TOTAL in the world. This includes prescription drugs, illicit drugs, and everything in-between. That’s…
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Organic chemistry is one of five main types of chemistry, with others including analytical, physical, inorganic, and biochemistry. But what is the study of organic chemistry? In organic chemistry, chemists create, explore, and develop new compounds. It’s a highly creative science, allowing us to find new compounds and better ways to synthesize current compounds. Finding…
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Peptides are short chains of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds. Peptides are responsible for fighting bacteria, wound healing, and muscle growth, carrying biological messages from tissue to the blood and back again. They also play many other key roles in the body. But what are stapled peptides? You’ve likely heard of these before, whether…
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By now, you’ve likely heard of nucleic acid vs. amino acid, but do you know the difference between the two essential biomolecules? To begin with, both biomolecules are essential to human life – they both perform jobs within the body that are essential. Without nucleic acids, cells would not be able to reproduce, resulting in…
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If you’re into fitness or you have a particularly good memory, then chances are you already know what healing peptides are. But for those that don’t know, peptides are strings of amino acids known as the “building blocks” of proteins. The body produces these naturally, but peptides can also be found in foods high in protein and…
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Chances are you’ve heard of the phrase “constant variable” in science before. But what does it actually mean? A constant variable, sometimes known as a control variable, is something you keep the same during an experiment. Control variables help researchers better understand the effect independent variables have in research, producing more accurate results and allowing…
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Unlike other types of science, such as physics or chemistry, natural science comprises multiple disciplines with the ultimate goal to better understand how the world around us works and functions. Often, natural science is confused with other types of science and concepts. But why is this the case? For starters, the term is poorly translated…
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In chemistry, there is an abundance of laboratory equipment, all of which are used for slightly different jobs. But what equipment do you actually need? If you’re planning a basic laboratory setup, or something a little more complex, then there are a few things you should definitely check off your list. This blog post will…
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Chances are, you’ve heard of catalysts before. But do you actually know what they are and what they are used for? These substances are used to speed up chemical reactions. For example, Nickel is used in the hydrogenation of palm oil into margarine, a catalyst breaks down the pulp of paper to make it smooth,…
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