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Having been struck down by a cold over the past few days, I was reminded of this old edition of Periodic Graphics, which looks at the chemistry of cold medicines. I’m definitely grateful for a number of these right now!

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If you’ve ever had to undergo a surgical procedure, be it at the dentists or in a hospital, you’re likely to have encountered some of the molecules featured in today’s graphic. We’re already looked atinhalational anaesthetics in a previous graphic; today, we take a look at chemicals that can be ...

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Everyday Compounds

This is a series of graphics looking at the chemistry and uses of some everyday chemical compounds you can find in a variety of products around your home. The series was inspired by conversation with@chemtacular on twitter, as well as the ongoing chemophobia discussion. To kick off the series, ...

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Following on from the previous post on antibiotics, it seemed logical to also take a look at the drugs we take to relieve pain. Painkilling drugs, or analgesics, come in a number of forms, but fall broadly into two main classes: non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids. This ...

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