Chemistry For Your Life

#195

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In this episode of Chemistry For Your Life, hosts Melissa and Jam delve into the science behind ibuprofen, a common pain reliever. They discuss the role of prostaglandins in inflammation, how ibuprofen inhibits the cox enzyme to reduce pain, and the body's natural immune response. They also share personal anecdotes about meeting listeners, their favorite types of ibuprofen, and explore plans for future episodes about other pain relievers.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdote

01:00 Meet the Hosts

01:11 Exciting Announcements

02:46 Listener Shoutout

05:41 Understanding Pain and Inflammation

06:48 The Role of Prostaglandins

14:38 How Ibuprofen Works

18:15 Personal Experiences with Pain

21:16 Preview of Next Episode

22:10 Understanding Pain and Inflammation

23:07 The Role of Prostaglandins

24:50 Enzymes and Their Functions

27:11 How Ibuprofen Works

35:11 Personal Experiences with Ibuprofen

40:42 Supporting the Show and Final Thoughts

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4276492/


2. https://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TPWKY-Episode-29-Aspirin.pdf


3. https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/ibuprofen/4011375.article


4. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/bi010045s?ref=article_openPDF


5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4355401/ 6. Garret & Grisham Biochemistry Textbook

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#060

Chances are you've heard the word "fluoride" said in reference to your teeth. At the dentists office, on your bottle of mouthwash, maybe you've heard it's in tap water? But what is it, what's so special about it, and how does it help our teeth? Does it make them whiter, stronger, or what? Let's find out.

References from this episode

1. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/la4008558


2. https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/fluoride-superhero


3. General Chemistry 2nd edition Flowers, Theopold, Langley, Robinson
   
   

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#194

In this episode of Chemistry for Your Life, Melissa and Jam delve into the chemistry behind modern dental fillings. They explore how dentists use a combination of organic monomers and inorganic fillers to address cavities and the role of light-activated photoinitiators in hardening these materials. Melissa also shares her personal experiences and recent achievements, introduces new community members, and compares amusing dental scenes in pop culture.

00:00 Introduction and Dentist Experiences

00:38 Chemistry in Everyday Life

02:11 Community Updates and Announcements

04:44 Understanding Dental Fillings

08:39 The Science Behind Polymerization

19:08 The Role of Light in Dental Fillings

26:01 The Reaction Begins

26:22 Mixing Dental Materials

27:47 Personal Dental Experiences

30:51 Understanding Polymerization

35:42 Photo Initiators and Family Tangents

43:12 Pop Culture Dentist Moments

48:35 Wrapping Up and Community Shoutouts

1. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/ed076p1497?ref=article_openPDF


2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7867280/

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Question and Response #59

Reddit's Chemistry Questions Answered In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam dive into Reddit to answer chemistry-related questions. They explore why ice in a fizzy drink causes more fizz, how stainless steel removes onion smells from hands, when to email professors for recommendation letters, and discuss a controversial prank by an organic chemistry professor. The hosts provide insightful and engaging explanations while also sharing personal anecdotes and practical advice for students.

00:00 Introduction to Reddit Chemistry Questions

00:55 Why Does Ice Make Fizzy Drinks Fizz More?

03:09 How Does Stainless Steel Remove Onion Smell?

06:53 When to Email Professors About Recommendation Letters

10:19 Am I the Jerk for Pranking My Students?

23:06 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

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#193

In this episode of Chemistry for Your Life, hosts Melissa and Jam delve into the chemistry of milk, focusing on the differences between raw and pasteurized milk. They discuss the processes of pasteurization and homogenization, how they affect the nutritional content of milk, and answer listener questions about raw milk's spoilage, nutritional values, and bacteria. The episode also highlights important safety considerations associated with consuming raw milk and addresses common misconceptions. The hosts also shout out their Patreon supporters and encourage others to join their community.

00:00 Introduction to Milk and Pasteurization

00:53 Listener Questions and Raw Milk Discussion

01:53 Shoutout to Patreon Member Scott B

02:38 Deep Dive into Pasteurization

05:29 Chemistry Lesson: Proteins and Pasteurization

22:27 Heating Milk at Home

23:30 Raw Milk: Myths and Facts

25:02 Pasteurization and Nutritional Content

29:22 Risks of Drinking Raw Milk

32:21 Homogenization Explained

38:18 Milk Hot Takes and Fun Facts

43:14 Conclusion and Community Shoutouts

1. https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/as/as-612-w.pdf


2. https://winnebago.extension.wisc.edu/2020/12/08/the-dangers-of-raw-milk/


3. https://realrawmilkfacts.com/raw-milk-news/sdsu-extension-raw-milk-and-home-pasteurization


4. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/pasteurization


5. https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.libproxy.library.unt.edu/22054181/


6. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0362028X22128449?via%3Dihub


7. https://pubsapp.acs.org/cen/whatstuff/stuff/7945sci2.html


8. https://youtu.be/LFKVKshX5tQ


9. https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/updates-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpai

We want to give a special thanks to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for some episodes! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at entr0pic.artstation.com and @McAllisterBri on twitter!

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