Klaus Roth considers the poison tetrodotoxin from the fugu's perspective
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The Chemist’s Fear of the Fugu — Part 2
What to do if one’s fugu banquet seems not to sit well?
The Chemist’s Fear of the Fugu
The chemist’s fear of the fugu or pufferfish extends as far as the distinctive and intriguing poison it carries
Chemistry of a Hangover — Alcohol and its Consequences Part 3
How can a tiny molecule like ethanol be at the root of so much human misery?
Chemistry of a Hangover — Alcohol and its Consequences Part 2
How can a tiny molecule like ethanol be at the root of so much human misery? Klaus Roth looks at how ethanol is metabolized
Chemistry of a Hangover — Alcohol and its Consequences
How can a tiny molecule like ethanol be at the root of so much human misery?
Sparkling Wine, Champagne & Co – Part 3
The scientific basis for the fascinating bubble dance and how to ensure it lasts as long as possible
Sparkling Wine, Champagne & Co – Part 2
Opening the bottle and choosing the glass – Who would have guessed that both would give us insights into thermodynamics?
Sparkling Wine, Champagne & Co – Part 1
Looking a bit deeper into the glass we discover that there is a great deal of chemistry involved ... only chemistry can be this tingling
Chocolate – The Noblest Polymorphism III
Klaus Roth takes the final look at chocolate, health, sex, and drugs as he asks - Chocolate, a healthy food?