Mercyhurst University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Make sure to listen to Episode 12 of the Mercyhurst Made Podcast to hear from a Chemistry Department alumnus, Kyle Hart '10, Ph.D. !!
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Senior Seminars are all finished up! We are so proud of of our 2021 seniors!

We're celebrating by taking a look at the infamous Mario Mushroom. This lil cutie is actually based on a real mushroom, the Fly agaric, or Amanita muscaria. And there's very specific reasons this was used for the Mario mushroom.

This mushroom is hallucinogenic and toxic. Side effects include distortion of the size of perceived objects and can give off a euphoric feeling. But also you'll start to feel dizzy, tired and begin to lose your sense of time, seeing brighter colors and hearing distorted sounds. Not a fun situation to fight Bowser in.

Ibotenic acid and muscimol are the molecules causing all this. Muscimol is better understood. It’s principally responsible for the “trip.” Ibotenic acid is also considered a hallucinogen, but it’s toxic as well. It has been shown to cause brain lesions in mice, rats, and monkeys. Muscimol and ibotenic acid structures and activity are really similar to a couple neurotransmitters circulating in your system--one that gets your neurons firing, and another that slows them down. Ibotenic acid excites while muscimol inhibits.

Some people who want to eat the mushroom and NOT trip out will boil it to try and get rid of muscimol and ibotenic acid. But, there’s no guarantee that will work.

Our first ever Alumni Coffee Hour was a success! Thank you to our alumni panel for sharing their experiences and answering all the students' questions! Look out for future events!
And if you're chemistry alumni that would like to get involved feel free to contact us!

Mercyhurst University invites you to celebrate the life of Dr. Simona Carrubba on March 1st at 3:30pm in Christ the King Chapel.

Our Chemistry Club held a Valentine's Day meeting yesterday and did some great Valentine's Day trivia! Thank you to everyone who participated and make sure to watch for more fun events!

It’s ! Got your Halloween pumpkins carved yet? Here’s a look at the chemicals behind their colour and aroma in : https://cen.acs.org/articles/93/i40/Periodic-Graphics-Chemistry-Pumpkins.html

The 2020 in was awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna for their development of CRISPR technology which allows editing of the genetic code: https://www.compoundchem.com/2020/10/07/2020nobelchemistry/ 🧬✂️

We are excited to have everybody back on campus and using the chemistry office! Please take a look at this poster to learn how to reserve time in the chemistry office!

Class of 2020, Carmella!

"You know what Tarzan says to Cheetah the monkey, life in the jungle, no bowl of cherries."
- Mr. Carl Voltz

Happy graduation day to our seniors! We are so grateful for you all! Thank you for your hard work and dedication! We will miss you all and we know that all of you will do great things! Congratulations! 🎉🎊

Congratulations to one of our Biochemistry majors, Heather Atkinson, for being elected as a senator for the 2020-2021 school year!

Come support our seniors virtually on Thursday and Friday!

Congratulations to junior Geology major, Nicole Law, on her summer internship with the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum! Nicole will be working on Mars geomorphology questions using some of the latest data from the red planet. This is well earned! Mercyhurst University

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ACS National Meeting & Expo - American Chemical Society Termination of ACS Spring 2020 National Meeting & Expo

Cognac's unique aroma is attributed to several specific compounds, accroding to a study in the Journal of Agricultural & Food Chemistry. http://ow.ly/6h7b50yL7iP

the ACS website "Adventures in Chemistry" contains activities you can do at home, as well as online games & science facts behind everyday objects. Check it out at http://ow.ly/3HPG50yQ2J8

What happens if your lab coat gets dirty? We're not talking about sweat. Frankie Wood-Black shares some important tips for reducing chemical take-home exposure risk in . http://ow.ly/1YIA50xDym3

News & Updates | Unlocked Resources Through March 31 | AACT AACT is a professional community by and for K–12 teachers of chemistry

As part of , check out the page celebrating Rachel Carson's work on Silent Spring & her lasting impact & legacy on environmental science. http://ow.ly/IXXo50yKddM

Switchable compound shows promise for safer explosives Transition-metal complex’s sensitivity to impact changes in response to spin state

A microfluidic chip could aid in providing a more complete picture of male fertility, according to research in Analytical Chemistry. http://ow.ly/aAz650yvrXK

9 black chemists you should know about These inventors, educators, and unsung heroes changed lives through their work in chemistry

10 Inventions By Women Chemists - ACS Axial Women chemists are important inventors, creating a range of consumer products, materials, and medicines that never would have seen the light of day without their efforts. February 11 is the U.N.’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, but it also happens to be National Inventor’s Day....

Women in Chemistry: Heroes of the Periodic Table To honor women’s history month in the international year of the periodic table, today we wanted to share the story of two of chemistry’s most brilliant and b...

Happy Day! Let’s smash stereotypes, defy gender bias and defeat discrimination that holds women and girls back in Science, Tech, Engineering and Math. Learn more at http://ow.ly/c30L50yjuKs

Join chemists across the world in celebrating from April 19–25 during the 50th anniversary of the world’s largest environmental movement. Get your planning started today! www.acs.org/ccew
Earth Day Network

Read chemist Bree Taylor's interview about how she checks that all the chemicals in a product--whether it's food or furniture--comply with regulations at Decernis. http://ow.ly/vggo50xX6a0

Chemistry in Pictures: Dandelions and darkness This site uses cookies to enhance your user experience. By continuing to use this site you are agreeing to our COOKIE POLICY.

Happy New Year, Lakers! Seize Your Day in 2020 ☘️

, which kills E. coli and other deadly pathogens, points the way to a new class of gram-negative . http://ow.ly/xolF50xBoM4

How do the hot and not-so-hot compounds in chili peppers change as they ripen? CITA Aragón researchers explore how in the Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry http://ow.ly/H8LM50x60ex

Yesterday's Halloween party thrown by the Chemistry Club was a spooky success! Make sure to look out for more events!