All Biology articles – Page 6
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The chemistry and biology of nucleic acids - eBook
A free online book on the chemistry and biology of nucleic acids. It covers the key chemistry and biology of oligonucleotides and nucleic acids, incuding pharmaceutical applications. The book is ideal for chemistry and biology students and also provides practical information for researchers working in the lab.
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Experiment
The chemistry of cooking potatoes
Use this class practical to investigate what happens to potatoes and potato cells when they are boiled. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Cave art history
Cave paintings and drawings were the first uses of art in prehistoric times. Here we look at the these artistic interpretations of the world by Homo sapiens.
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Experiment
Making plastic from potato starch
Try this class practical to make a plastic using potato starch and investigate the effects of adding a ‘plasticiser’. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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News
Photoacoustic nanoparticles highlight uranium
New approach could detect radioparticles in the body
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Feature
Controlling the quality of herbal medicines
Matthew Almond and Samantha Atkinson discuss how the British Pharmacopoeia aids the quality control of medicines made from herbs
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Modern applications
Inspirational chemistry book chapter ‘Modern applications’. This chapter suggests games, activities, practicals and demonstrations for teaching various topics, such as observing reactions, making new medicines and composite materials.
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Experiment
Extracting iodine from seaweed
Discover how ribbon seaweed (or kelp) can be used as a source of iodine in this demonstration or class experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Scurvy - the mystery disease
This resource contains activities for students which uses the story of scurvy to investigate the scientific method, and how science was done in the past.
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Other infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics that cover a wide variety of topics. These infographics would make a valuable addition to any science classroom. Topics include: the science of sunscreen; what the chemical composition of smartphones and British coins are; and potential indicators of ‘bad science’ in ...
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Alcohol chemistry infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about the chemistry of wine and beer, which would be a valuable addition to any science classroom.
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What is honey made of? The optical rotation of sugars
Discover more about carbohydrates, chirality, optical rotation, in honey. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Lifting an egg by a thread
Create a strong cellulose thread and lift and egg. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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From milk to curds and whey - which enzyme?
An experiment, and extension, into enzymes and how they work in dairy products. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Blanching - what is the most effective method?
Explore enzymes and catalysts in this experiment into fresh food preservation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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As sweet as? Detecting aspartame in a table-top sweetener
Use hydrolysis and chromatography to find aspartame in your table-top sweetener. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Soil science
A collection of information sheets and presentations that look at the nature of soil particles and the nutrient requirements of plants.