Now that we've covered some basics regarding drug nomenclature, drug administration, and the ways they move through and interact with the body, it's time to dive into a survey of specific drugs so we can learn about as many as we can....

A conversation with and Marianne Sowa, branch chief of the Space Biosciences Research branch at NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, and Jack Miller, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, about radiation science using GeneLab.

We've learned about stereochemistry and also how to assign absolute configuration (R/S) to stereocenters using the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog convention. But some students are forced to learn all of this on dreaded Fischer projections. These are...

Basics of Electrostatics of Biochemistry

This video provides an overview of the structure and notation of atoms, including the positively charged nucleus, negatively charged electrons, protons, neutrons, and the arrangement of electrons in energy levels. It also explains how to...

Hydrohalogenation: Theory, Mechanism, Examples

Many organic chemistry students think that specificity and selectivity are essentially synonymous when describing the potential products of a chemical reaction. But this is not true! They have separate meanings and imply different...

Learn the basics about shielding as a part of the atomic structure, within the overall properties of matter topic.

In this video, we learn about the metal palladium, which is part of the elite group of metals called the Platinum Group. The video highlights the properties of Palladium, including its usefulness as a catalyst, high resistance to wear...

If movies have taught us anything, it’s that the first person to enter a spooky cave is the first to get in trouble! Will First Mate Phil survive to see the light of day? This lesson will shine a light on the chemical properties of...

It's time to start our survey of the periodic table, and we are going to start with just one element, hydrogen. This is the most abundant element in the universe by a wide margin. What does it do? What are its properties? What are its...

Selenophosphate Synthetase: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism

Learn about the various uses and properties of aluminum. From its common association with foil packaging to its presence in transportation, construction, and even gemstones, aluminum is a versatile metal with a range of applications.

This video provides an overview of the element fluorine, its properties, and its uses. Despite its reactivity, fluorine is used in dental care and pharmaceuticals due to its beneficial effects on teeth and its stable carbon-fluorine...

This videos provides a quick review of the octet rule and then goes on to describe how it can be used to predict the behavior of different elements and the bonds they form. Students will learn to relate patterns in the periodic table to...

This video discusses Group 0 elements, also known as the noble gases, which are known for their complete outer shell of electrons and unreactivity. The video examines the electronic structures and physical properties of each of these...

In this video, Bill Carmody interviews Drew Neisser, author of the book "CMO's Periodic Table." They discuss the importance of marketing as a service and the value of content marketing. Drew shares insights from his interviews with 64...

Explore the fascinating properties and uses of nickel. From its historical significance as a coinage metal to its role in alloys like stainless steel and permanent magnets, nickel proves to be a versatile element. We also learn about its...

So far we've learned a lot about general chemistry and organic chemistry, so let's move into inorganic chemistry and organometallic chemistry. In this series we will investigate all the elements on the periodic table that were ignored in...

This video provides a description of the element lead, including its properties, historical uses, and potential dangers.

This video provides an overview of the importance and uses of tin throughout history. It explains how tin is used in alloys like bronze and pewter, as well as its role in soldering and plating. The video also touches on the significance...

We've learned about a variety of different unstable carbon species, like carbocations, carbanions, and carbon radicals. But there is one more to know, carbenes. These are carbon atoms with two bonds and two nonbonding electrons. They...

The video discusses the history of the periodic table and how it was developed by various scientists over many years. It explains how atomic weights were initially used to organize the elements before the discovery of atomic number. It...

Now that we understand the basics regarding NSAIDs, let's dive into a few specific drugs from this class. First up, aspirin. This drug has been around for centuries, but now with a modern understanding of chemistry and biochemistry, we...