Discusses some important aspects of bioinorganic chemistry, including interactions of organisms with metallic and nonmetallic elements and compounds. Indicates that many environmental problems are created by human exploitation of nature and technologies if studied from a bioinorganic chemical viewpoint. (CC)

An introduction to the chemistry of the triazine compound, melamine, is presented as well as a brief discussion of the health impacts on humans and pets when melamine contaminates milk products and pet food. Melamine has repeatedly been in the news, and its topical nature provides an excellent springboard for applications of a variety of chemical…

The eclectic collection of articles related to the topic of human health and wellness that runs the gamut from environmental phenomena, that affect our well-being to genomics and proteomics approaches for disease diagnosis and therapy, are presented.

Discussed is the nature of cyanide poisoning. Included are sources of the cyanide ion, the mechanism of poisoning, the biochemical basis for treatment, and therapeutic measures. (BT)

This is an experiment for college chemistry students in which they are introduced to gas phase and aerosal analysis and the chemical nature of cigarette smoke and its health hazards. (Author/SA)