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Another crystallized mixture of salicylic acid and malic acid under polarized light 🔬 seemed vaguely tropical while its all snowy out around here. Salicylic acid is an acne medication, wart and callus remover, malic acid is used as a sour flavoring for foods and candy. #sciart

Beta alanine and l glutamine, trying again with a tiny bit of food coloring, seems to affect the crystal growth in addition to tinting the polarized colors.
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Malic acid crystals under polarized light microscopy, an intermediate compound in the krebs/citric acid cycle, metabolic chemical reactions that break down proteins, fats, and carbs to release energy. #ScienceAdventCalendar #ArtAdventCalendar #sciart #scicomm #Science

Succinic Acid under polarized microscopy, its involved in several areas of metabolism, production of some polyesters and resins, and is also a food additive.
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Menthol crystals, cause who doesn't have a sore throat this time of year 😷🤧. Derived from mint oils like peppermint it is used in many products for its cooling sensation and anesthetic effects. #sciart #crystals #menthol #scienceisfun #FridayFeeling

Carnosine crystals. Made up of the amino acids beta-alanine and histidine it is highly concentrated in muscle and brain tissues, and is an antioxidant and considered a geroprotector or anti-aging compound as it reduces the telomere shortening rate. #sciart #chemistry #biology

Perfectly polarized 🔬 PABA crystals. Para amino benzoic acid, formerly vitamin B10 used to be used in sunblock to block UVB light before being replaced due to staining and allergic reactions.
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