The isolation and structural determination of the potent ergot alkaloids guarantees we can enjoy our daily bread without harm
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A Chemical Examination of the Isenheim Altar: Role Played in History by Horned Rye (2)
What is an ergot-infested grain kernel? Part 2 looks at the life-cycle of the fungus, how it contributed to the Salem witch trials, and a self test
A Chemical Examination of the Isenheim Altar: Role Played in History by Horned Rye (1)
The Isenheim Altar depicts the symptoms and treatment of “St. Anthony’s Fire”, the result of poisoning by ergot alkaloids
Chemical Production in Compliance with Torah and the Koran: Part 2
We examine the effects of these restrictions on the preparation processes involved in the making of halal and kosher products
Halal and Kosher Food Production: Interview with Prignitzer Marketing Director and Chief Executive
R.-E. Kühn and W. Krüger, Germany, talk about the challenges of becoming a certified producer of kosher and halal materials
Chemical Production in Compliance with Torah and the Koran: Part 1
Unusual interface between chemistry and religion, drawing upon examples from Islamic and Judaic law
Chemical Secrets of the Violin Virtuosi – Part 3
In this final part, Klaus Roth asks: Do Stradivarius violins really sound better than all the rest?
Chemical Secrets of the Violin Virtuosi — Part 2
What made Stradivari's violins so special? Klaus Roth looks at the important role of chemistry in Stradivari's workshop and instruments
Chemical Secrets of the Violin Virtuosi — Part 1
What made Stradivari's violins so special? Klaus Roth looks at the important role of chemistry in Stradivari's workshop and instruments
How to Launch a Hen Suddenly into Near-earth Orbit
The Peculiar Oological Studies of Corentin Louis Kervran (1901–1983)