Sylvia Rose
Uric Acid: Inner Works of the Human Body
Uric acid is formed in humans during breakdown of purines. Purines are naturally produced in the body, and found in some foods and...
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Sylvia Rose
5 days ago7 min read
Mercury II Oxide: Red & White of Alchemy
In practical alchemy, mercury II oxide (HgO) is often called the "Red Precipitate," with its compound Mercuric Amidochloride (Hg(NH2)Cl),...
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Sylvia Rose
Nov 125 min read
Biometallurgy: Microbes Mining Metals
Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans is only one of the amazing bacteria used in biometallurgy. In an age of environmental concerns,...
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Sylvia Rose
Nov 109 min read
Foodborne Fungi and Mold: Facts & Dangers
Foodborne molds can endanger health, home and family. Hidden in pantry and fridge, these hardy survivors are unnoticed and dormant until...
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Sylvia Rose
Nov 95 min read
Aspergillus Flavus Mold: Origins, Behavior, Dangers
Aspergillus flavus is a filamentous mold or fungal organism found in soil, decaying vegetation, grains and nuts, especially peanuts and...
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Sylvia Rose
Nov 93 min read
Food Pathogens: Family Health & Safety
Pathogens of food include Bacillus cereus , Salmonella typhimurium , Aeromonas hydrophila , and Pseudomonas fragi . Each of these...
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Sylvia Rose
Nov 95 min read
Scheele's Green: History's Most Toxic Pigment
Scheele's Green is a rich, vibrant green. Its color appeal surpasses that of the copper carbonate paints of the late 18th century and...
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Sylvia Rose
Nov 85 min read
Chlorine (Cl): Properties, Hazards & Uses
Chlorine (Cl) is a vital element in nature, used in industry as a disinfectant. Characterized by its highly reactive habits, chlorine is...
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Sylvia Rose
Nov 85 min read
Carl Wilhelm Scheele: Poisonous Chemistry
Carl Wilhelm Scheele (1742 - 1786) is a self-taught German-Swedish chemist whose work has strong impact on chemical sciences of the day....
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Sylvia Rose
Nov 45 min read
Fungal Biofilms: Ecology of Biofilm-Producing Molds
Fungal biofilms are integral to ecosystems. Often unnoticed, these living structures exemplify microorganism cooperation in survival,...
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Sylvia Rose
Nov 36 min read
Colorful World of Bacteria - Color Producers
Bacteria affect food, water, soil, human health and the vibrant colors of art. Here are six remarkable bacteria known for stunning...
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Sylvia Rose
Nov 36 min read
Oil-Dwelling Microbes: Bacteria, Yeast, Fungi
Culinary oils are teeming with microbial life such as bacteria, yeast and fungi. Popular oils like olive oil, vegetable oil, almond oil,...
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Sylvia Rose
Nov 25 min read
Silent Destroyers: Microbes of Concrete Corrosion
The microbes of concrete corrosion include bacteria, fungi and algae. Their purpose in life is to break down and decompose matter, and...
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Sylvia Rose
Nov 23 min read
Silent Destroyers: Microbial Corrosion of Concrete
Microbial corrosion of concrete by bacteria, fungi and algae destabilize structures of home and environs. While the impact of weather,...
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Sylvia Rose
Nov 25 min read
Metal Salts: Ancient History to Modern DIY
Metal salts are compounds created from metals and acids. In history and today they enjoy uses in beauty, natural health, chemical...
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Sylvia Rose
Nov 15 min read
Cupriavidus metallidurans: Metal Eating Gold Making Bacterium
Cupriavidus metallidurans has an extraordinary ability to prosper in toxic environments. Not only does it survive, it turns toxic metals...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 295 min read
Science of Alchemy: Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrochloric acid is a powerful chemical. Used from old alchemical practices to modern times, this colorless, pungent-smelling liquid is...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 295 min read
Renaissance Purgatives & Ancient Remedies
The Renaissance brings a unique approach to medicine. Based on the Four Humors theory of health the Galenic way, purging the body of...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 294 min read
Powder of Algaroth: Antimony Oxychloride Purgative
Antimony oxychloride or Powder of Algaroth is a compound first appearing in 15th century Europe. During the Renaissance Powder of...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 296 min read
Amoebae: Microbial Predators on the Move
Amoebas live in nearly all environments of Earth. Unique adaptations and survival strategies of these canny microorganisms make them...
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