The universe's third most abundant element, oxygen plays a key role in biological processes. It can also create something called a superoxide, which initiates aging and destructive processes such as DNA damage. That may be why two of the experts on this episode agree that oxygen is "The Element that Ruins Others." This Element of Surprise segment features the following experts: Thao Nguyen-Tran, PhD student in Neurolipidomics, University of Ottawa; Steff Bennett, Professor and University Research Chair in Neurolipidomics, University of Ottawa; and Jeff Manthorpe, Associate Professor, Chemistry, Carleton University.

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