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October 31, 2011 Issue

Volume 89, Issue 44

October 31, 2011 Issue, Vol. 89 | Iss. 44
Ingredient suppliers provide alternatives to fat, sugar, and gluten in food products
By Melody M. Bomgardner
Features
Science & Technology,Business

Bruce Roth Looks Ahead

As Lipitor leaps off the patent cliff, its inventor assesses the state of the drug industry
Science & Technology

Women Are 17% Of Chemistry Faculty

After a year’s pause, gradual growth in the percentage of female chemistry professors resumes
Back Issues
 

News of the Week

Earnings Are Up Despite Slowdown

Third quarter: Higher chemical prices make up for falling sales volumes in developed economies

Fatty Acids Do A Heart Good

Physiology: Molecules trigger healthy heart growth to help python metabolism

Stability Sought In Fine Chemicals

CPhI: Suppliers hope pharmaceutical chemicals business will find level ground

Solar Panel Makers Cry Foul

Trade: U.S. companies complain of market dumping by China

Microscopy Reveals New Layout For Measles Virus

Imaging: Results suggest a role for measles matrix protein in packaging viral RNA

Nations Break Impasse On Waste

Countries break impasse on ban of hazardous waste trade

Novartis To Cut 2,000 Jobs

Employment: Layoffs follow similar moves by Amgen, AstraZeneca

Roche RNAi Assets Go to Arrowhead

Drug Discovery: Acquisition lifts a cloud from the field of RNAi therapeutics
 

Departments


Business

Despite setbacks, the country’s drug companies continue to pursue homegrown compounds
Cleaning clothes with cold water saves energy, but not as much as efficient drying
Ingredient suppliers provide alternatives to fat, sugar, and gluten in food products
Third quarter: Higher chemical prices make up for falling sales volumes in developed economies
CPhI: Suppliers hope pharmaceutical chemicals business will find level ground
Employment: Layoffs follow similar moves by Amgen, AstraZeneca
Drug Discovery: Acquisition lifts a cloud from the field of RNAi therapeutics
Concentrates
  1. Kemira Names CEO, Sells H2O2 Plant
  2. Almac, Saltigo Boost High-Potency Plants
  3. Lanxess And BioAmber Advance Plasticizers
  4. Solazyme And Algenol To Make More Algae
  5. Biogen And Portola Target Arthritis
  6. Warner Babcock Forms Drug Technology Firm
  7. ShangPharma, WuXi Buy Chinese Assets
  8. Business Roundup
  9. Cytec Mulls Fate Of Resins
  10. Partnerships Focus On Sustainable Crops
  11. AkzoNobel Readies A Restructuring
  12. BASF Invests In China Mining Chemicals
  13. Hitachi Shifts Film Production To China
  14. College Launches Photovoltaic Center

ACS News

Meliha Zejnilagić-Hajrić trains a new generation of chemistry teachers

Government & Policy

Researchers, clinicians search for new biomarkers to keep up with changes in product usage
Congress looks to finalize 2012 federal budget through a series of small packages
Trade: U.S. companies complain of market dumping by China
Countries break impasse on ban of hazardous waste trade
Concentrates
  1. Clean Energy Said To Raise Electricity Cost
  2. Republicans Question Federal Science Integrity
  3. Agency Prohibits Sale Of Three Chemicals
  4. Nanotech Research Plan Updated
  5. EPA To Regulate Shale Gas Waste

Books

A look at the history of science advice in the film industry and how scientists today can participate

Science & Technology

As Lipitor leaps off the patent cliff, its inventor assesses the state of the drug industry
Institute seeks to bridge the gap between companies and labs
After a year’s pause, gradual growth in the percentage of female chemistry professors resumes
C&EN’s 2011 photo contest draws gorgeous images from its readers
Physiology: Molecules trigger healthy heart growth to help python metabolism
Imaging: Results suggest a role for measles matrix protein in packaging viral RNA
Concentrates
  1. Multimode Analysis Draws Complete Tissue Picture
  2. Close-Up View Of Protein Folding
  3. How Eating Yogurt Affects Your Gut
  4. Fuel-Cell Membrane Degradation
  5. Heparin Synthesis Improved
  6. Crumpled Graphene Resists Aggregation
  7. Metathesis Chemistry Makes Polyrotaxanes In One Pot
  8. Antidepressant-Autism Link In Rats

Newscripts

Editor's Page

Letters

Letters
  1. Poor Safety Practice
  2. Drug Development In Academe
  3. Quantum Chemical Calculations
  4. Science And Policy Opinions
  5. AP Chemistry ‘Big Ideas’ Fail Reality Tests