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October 8, 2012 Issue

Volume 90, Issue 41

October 8, 2012 Issue, Vol. 90 | Iss. 41

Food Detectives

Researchers apply advanced analytical techniques to profile naturally occurring chemicals to track food origin, nutrition, and flavor
By Jyllian Kemsley
(pp. 14-19)
Features
Government & Policy

Science In The Election

Presidential candidates Obama and Romney talk about science policy issues facing the U.S. (pp. 32-36)
Science & Technology

More Materials Go 2-D

Graphene is joined by a growing collection of ultrathin crystals with new properties and applications (pp. 44-47)
Back Issues
 

News of the Week

Chemist Charged In Crime Lab Scandal

Forensics: Thousands of drug samples tested by Annie Dookhan could be in question
(p.9)

Deadly Explosion At Japanese Polymer Plant Could Cause Diaper Shortage

Shortage: Nippon Shokubai facility produces superabsorbent polymers
(p.10)

Round 1 Of Presidential Debates

Politics: Obama and Romney lay out positions on energy, education in their first debate
(p.10)

Civil Libertarians Seek Second Supreme Court Review Of Gene Patents

Biotechnology: ACLU aims to nullify Myriad Genetics’ patents on cancer genes
(p.11)

Homogeneous Glycoprotein Made

Carbohydrate Synthesis: Ten-year effort yields erythropoietin with sugars at native sites
(p.11)

Coca-Cola Pushes Bioplastic Plans

Polymers: Soft drink giant, with help of Indian firm, aims to secure raw material for biobased bottles
(p.12)

Painkiller Found In Snake Venom

Drug Discovery: Peptides boast potency of morphine while lacking its side effects
(p.12)
 

Departments


Business

Enzymes Poised For Cellulosic Success

After years of false starts, investment in cellulose-based ethanol may finally pay off for enzyme industry
(pp. 22-25)

Kemira Sets Plan To Cut Costs, Boost Profits

Finnish water chemical firm’s new CEO looks beyond Europe, North America
(pp. 28-29)

China Focuses On Drug Quality

Government effort to reinforce regulatory oversight may lead to industry restructuring
(pp. 26-27)
Concentrates(pp. 20-21)
  1. Another Solar Materials Agreement Ends For Evonik
  2. Westlake Expanding Kentucky Facility
  3. Liveris To Receive Palladium Medal
  4. BASF Eyes Job Cuts In Europe
  5. Oxiteno Boosts Surfactants
  6. Mitsui Venture Sets Bisphenol Plant
  7. BP Sells Malaysian Plant To Reliance
  8. ExxonMobil Will Hike Lube Additive Output
  9. Dutch Museum Gets Composite Façade
  10. Sanofi To Purchase Colombian Drug Firm
  11. Celgene Signs Two Cancer Drug Pacts
  12. New Pharma Leaders At Novasep And BASF
  13. Astellas, J&J Link For Arthritis Drug
  14. Business Roundup

ACS News

Merck & Co., Novartis, And Arkema Chemists Honored For Discoveries

(p.50)

New Feature Gives Access To Citation Abstracts

(p.51)

Coins For Cleaner Water

(p.51)
Awards(pp. 52-53)
  1. Robert Langer Is Perkin Medalist
  2. Mosher Award To Charles And Martha Casey
  3. John Armor Honored By Catalysis Society
  4. Amy Herr Garners Young Innovator Award
  5. John Prausnitz Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
  6. Bimal Banik Honored With Faculty Award
  7. Nominations Sought For Spencer Award
  8. Call For Nominations For Chemical Breakthrough Awards
  9. Physical Chemistry Division Awards Available
  10. Carothers Award Seeks Applicants
  11. Remsen Award Nominations Still Open
Obituaries(pp. 54-55)
  1. Lawrence (Larry) Altman
  2. Sally Chapman
  3. Allen K. Clark
  4. Edgar L. (Ned) Eckfeldt
  5. Martha Reynolds Fisher
  6. Melvin J. Goldstein
  7. Fred L. Johnson Jr.
  8. Douglas Kendall
  9. Edward O. Stejskal

Government & Policy

EPA’s Role In Plant Security Challenged

Industry fights bid to use Clean Air Act to require safer technology at chemical facilities
(pp. 37-39)

Managing Chemicals Globally

Conference endorses international work on endocrine disrupters, nanomaterials, and perfluorinated compounds
(p.41)

Science In The Election

Presidential candidates Obama and Romney talk about science policy issues facing the U.S.
(pp. 32-36)
Concentrates(p.30)
  1. Levels Of Bisphenol A In U.S. Population Drops
  2. EPA To Reconsider Air Pollution Rule
  3. Governors Applaud Weapons Cleanup
  4. Little Duplication In Solar, Battery Aid
  5. Fewer Students Go To Grad School

Science & Technology

Food Detectives

Researchers apply advanced analytical techniques to profile naturally occurring chemicals to track food origin, nutrition, and flavor
(pp. 14-19)

Insects Beat Poison

Mutations in a single protein confer protection against heart- and brain-stopping toxin
(p.48)

More Materials Go 2-D

Graphene is joined by a growing collection of ultrathin crystals with new properties and applications
(pp. 44-47)
Concentrates(pp. 42-43)
  1. Bacterial Protein Outwits Arsenate
  2. A Detailed Look At Tau
  3. See-Through Memory Devices
  4. Bacteria Confiscate Unstable Iron-Citrate Complex
  5. Amide-Linked Polysaccharide
  6. BPA Metabolite Has Bad And Good Sides
  7. Nanoparticle Middlemen Trigger Drug Release
  8. Broccoli Can Silence Bacteria

Newscripts

Fine Fast-Food Dining, Cockroaches To The Rescue

(p.64)

Editor's Page

Serious About Elections

(p.5)

Letters

Letters(pp. 6-7)
  1. Sales As A Career Option
  2. Departures From Chemistry
  3. Lab Safety For Students