Mars has always been fascinating to humans as a mysterious red dot in the night sky since ancient times. Being one of the five planets visible with the unaided eye, Mars was known to the ancients. It has been included...

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The name “strychnine” may sound familiar to you. If you are wondering why this name rings a bell for you, it is because this poison has been used numerously in mystery novels. Agatha Christie was one of the famous novelists...

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Slime is one of the most popular toys for kids, which provides them hours of fun. There are also lots of adults enjoying slime as a stress reliever. Let’s take a look at what chemicals slime is made of.Slime is...

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The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) continues to pose a challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. Several therapeutic drugs, such as remdesivir, favipiravir, ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine were used to battle the disease. They have been tested for their potency and safety of antiviral...

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Watermelon is one of the most popular fruits in the world for its delicious tasting and unique aroma. The fresh odor of watermelon makes your mouth water, and it will surely eager you to take a bite of this amazing...

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Science and art are linked to each other, so that modern chemistry techniques improve our knowledge to conserve pieces of art. “The Scream”, created by Edvard Munch in several versions, is one of the world’s most famous paintings, which represents the...

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Parabens (para-hydroxybenzoates) are a group of chemicals that are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetic products to prevent the growth of bacteria and mold. Parabens are used in several products, such as shampoos, lipsticks, lotions, deodorants and facial moisturizers. The...

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Aflatoxins can occur not only in human foodstuff, but also in pet food. The incidence of aflatoxin contamination is associated with cereal grains, nuts, cheese and dry milk powder used as ingredients in commercial pet food for animals such as...

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Aflatoxin M1 and M2 are metabolites of aflatoxin B1 and B2, respectively. Aflatoxin M1 and M2 are produced in the liver of animals consuming feed contaminated with high levels of B-group aflatoxin, and it occurs in their milk. These toxic...

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Aflatoxin G1 and G2 are among the major types of aflatoxins, which are highly toxic and carcinogenic. The G-group aflatoxins contain difuranocoumarin with a lactone ring. The G designation of aflatoxins G1 and G2 refers to the emission of green...

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