ACS Arrives In Atlanta

Nearly 12,000 chemical scientists share research, network, and enjoy March Madness.

A Chain Of Six Indium Atoms

Group 13 element shows surprising ability to form a linear oligomer.

RNAi Works In Monkeys

Liposome system delivers short RNAs, gene silencing, and sustained cholesterol reduction.

Schering Escapes Merck's Grasp

German giant Bayer steps in as white knight, topping earlier hostile bid.

Blast Kills French Chemistry Professor

Explosion destroys chemistry lab, kills chemist, and injures student.

Praise For President Bush

Administration support for physical sciences lauded at symposium

Anti-HIV Strategy

Computers and experiment elucidate binding of potential antiviral molecules.

Noninvasive Glucose Detection

Gold nanoparticle method detects glucose at the low levels found in healthy people.

Wacker IPO

Family-owned firm hopes to raise at least $300 million with stock offering on Frankfurt exchange.

Solving Structures Without Crystals

Method provides structural solutions to materials lacking long-range order.

European Generics

Sanofi-Aventis and Ranbaxy are the latest to bid for Central European pharma firms.

Business Concentrates

Midwestern Home

Several small pharmaceutical chemical makers credit the region for their success.

C&EN Talks With Gary S. Calabrese

Rohm and Haas chief technology officer goes for the 'cool stuff'.

Government & Policy Concentrates

NIH Grants Go Electronic

Agency begins phasing out paper grant application submissions in favor of electronic process.

Estimating Properties Of New Chemicals

EPA software undergoes peer review.

Science & Technology Concentrates

All That Glows

Bioluminescence provides practical applications while still remaining a mystery.

What's That Stuff? Beer

Brewing beer from cereals relies on a variety of biological, chemical, and physical processes.

Digital Briefs

New Software and Websites for the Chemical Enterprise.

Industrial Biotech Gains Momentum

Growth of commercial enzyme-mediated processes points to the future of the chemical industry.

Comment - Thematic Programming at National Meetings

C&EN Blogs ACS Meeting

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