Harm Reduction
Last year saw the rise of turbo-ecstasy, pills of various guises, which were adulterated with PMA or PMMA . Whilst these compounds are related to MDMA (the active ingredient in ecstasy) they have the...
Harm Reduction
Worming Your Way Out of a Problem
Craig McInnes talks about an unlikely source of inspiration for new medicines; worms.
All Trials
Craig McInnes talks about the on-going campaign to force the publication of all clinical trial data and asks you to get involved too.
ZOMG!!! Chemicals!!!
Craig McInnes talks about the public’s recent exposure to (Z)-hex-3-enal and its wider ramifications.
Talking Smack
Craig McInnes takes a look at what scientists do with their spare time. First up is Sharon Baillie.
Podcast Episode 2
What do you get when you cross cutting-edge science, good old-fashioned conversation and near-lethal levels of wit? The answer, of course, is the next instalment of The GIST’s very own podcast.
Energy Armor… Really?
Craig McInnes dissects Energy Armor™, with a contribution from Scott McKellar. They try keeping a straight face when they talk about yet another pseudo-scientific craze that’s hitting the nation.
The heritage smells project
Craig McInnes delves into the world of ‘heritage smells’ and discovers how chemistry could help safeguard museums’ artefacts.