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Table of Contents
October 29, 2001
Volume 79, Number 44
CENEAR 79 44 p. 3
| NEWS OF THE WEEK |
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UNRAVELING ANTHRAX
New studies identify toxin's cellular receptor, describe structure of its lethal factor. |
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THIRD-QUARTER EARNINGS
DuPont is off 76%; no firm reporting so far posts an increase. |
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NANOBUBBLES
Study proves tiny air bubbles both exist and persist on colloid surfaces. |
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THRESHOLD CARCINOGEN
EPA revises its risk characterization for chloroform in drinking water. |
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CELEBRATING CHEMISTRY
Wide range of events, many aimed at children, are planned for National Chemistry Week, Nov. 4–10. |
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TRACKING FOREIGN STUDENTS
Senator seeks quarterly status reports from academic institutions. |
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MOLECULAR SWITCH
Technique controls high-energy X-ray beams on an ultrafast timescale. |
| COVER STORY |
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CHEMICAL R&D
C&EN's annual compilation shows sixth year of unparalleled growth, up 8.4% over 1999. |
| ACS NEWS |
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OFFICIAL REPORTS
Committee actions taken during Chicago national meeting. |
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