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October 24, 2011 Cover
Volume 89, Issue 43
Volume 89, Issue 43
With the promise of treating cancer, Alzheimer’s, and HIV this family of marine natural products continues to intrigue scientists more than four decades after its discovery
Credit: Lovell and Libby Langstroth © California Academy of Sciences
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October 24, 2011 Issue
Volume 89, Issue 43
October 24, 2011 Issue, Vol. 89 | Iss. 43
The Bryostatins’ Tale
With the promise of treating cancer, Alzheimer’s, and HIV this family of marine natural products continues to intrigue scientists more than four decades after its discovery
Features
Government & Policy
Academic Lab Safety Under Exam
Chemical safety board report probes academic research practices, identifies role for ACS
Science & Technology
For Cave’s Art, An Uncertain Future
Disagreement on conservation course of action complicates a potential reopening
Cover Story: The Bryostatins’ Tale
Pioneer
Undersea Treasure Hunter
Drug Development
Taking The Long Route
News of the Week
Shedding Nanoparticles
Materials Science: Chemists observe metal objects sloughing off ions to form nanoparticles
European Firms Invest In China
Specialty Chemicals: Companies pursue local research and production
Prioritizing Science Funding
Budget: House committee members outline science funding they think the nation can do without
Modifying Messenger RNA
Chemical Biology: Methylated bases in mRNA may have roles in gene regulation and obesity
Reducing Lead Levels
Draft government report links low-level lead exposure to negative health effects
House Bills Would Undermine EPA
Pollution: Congressional Republicans seek to derail rules on boilers, coal ash
Lab-On-A-Chip For Planets, Moons
Microfluidics: Automated chip is designed to detect extraterrestrial amino acids
Investors Bet On Cleantech
Green Chemistry: Close to $1 billion is slated for start-up firms
New Editor For Analytical Chemistry
Publishing: Jonathan Sweedler to take the helm
Departments
Business
Celanese Takes An Ethanol Plunge
The chemical producer seeks to make ethanol a major business but is secretive about details of its process
Building On The Momentum
BWA Water Additives rides crest of rising demand for specialty water treatment chemicals
European Firms Invest In China
Specialty Chemicals: Companies pursue local research and production
Investors Bet On Cleantech
Green Chemistry: Close to $1 billion is slated for start-up firms
Concentrates
- Indian Labs Open
- GE Will Build U.S. Solar Factory
- Roche To Acquire Anadys
- Investors Launch Sage Therapeutics
- Business Roundup
- Floods Hit Thai Chemical Industry
- Abbott Will Split Into Two Companies
ACS News
New Editor For Analytical Chemistry
Publishing: Jonathan Sweedler to take the helm
People
Awards
- Computational Chemistry Prize To Rarey And Schomburg
- Catalysis Lectureship Seeks Nominations
- Johannes A. Lercher Receives 2011 Robert Burwell Lectureship
Government & Policy
Academic Lab Safety Under Exam
Chemical safety board report probes academic research practices, identifies role for ACS
Critical Materials Problem Continues
Debate over use of and substitutions for rare-earth elements points out a need for much more research
Alleged Science Manipulation
Republicans say EPA chemical assessments are slanted toward tougher regulation
EPA Clean Air Rules Challenged
Republicans, Democrats clash over the costs and benefits of agency’s actions
Prioritizing Science Funding
Budget: House committee members outline science funding they think the nation can do without
House Bills Would Undermine EPA
Pollution: Congressional Republicans seek to derail rules on boilers, coal ash
Concentrates
- OSHA Updates For Chemical Safety
- New Director for NIH Institute
- Flame Retardant May Be Banned
- Future Unclear For Yucca Mountain
- EPA Cracks Down On Nitric Acid Plants
Education
Haven Of Hope In Cambodia
Dormitory for women helps cultivate the future leaders of war-ravaged country
Science & Technology
The Bryostatins’ Tale
With the promise of treating cancer, Alzheimer’s, and HIV this family of marine natural products continues to intrigue scientists more than four decades after its discovery
Shedding Nanoparticles
Materials Science: Chemists observe metal objects sloughing off ions to form nanoparticles
Modifying Messenger RNA
Chemical Biology: Methylated bases in mRNA may have roles in gene regulation and obesity
Reducing Lead Levels
Draft government report links low-level lead exposure to negative health effects
Lab-On-A-Chip For Planets, Moons
Microfluidics: Automated chip is designed to detect extraterrestrial amino acids
For Cave’s Art, An Uncertain Future
Disagreement on conservation course of action complicates a potential reopening
Cancer Stem Cells
Researchers zero in on the pathways that allow cancer to bounce back after treatment
Blue Jeans
Making the iconic pants requires both color-addition and color-removal chemistry
Concentrates
- Planet-Forming Disk Soaked In Cold Water
- Brainy Route To Prostaglandins
- Hydrogenase Spills Secret
- MOFs Sop Up Oil
- Cells Get Electric Jolt, Then A Shot
Newscripts
Chemists’ Holiday, Indestructible Data
Editor's Page
Educating Women
Letters
Letters