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May 19, 2008
Chemical Earnings Rise In Quarter
Agriculture, electronics, and increased pricing help firms dodge weak U.S. demand.
U.S. Pharma's Cholesterol Woes
First-quarter earnings reflect turmoil in the cholesterol-lowering market.
Growth Moderates At Biotech Firms
Major players experience a slowdown as they launch fewer new drugs.
Business Concentrates
May 12, 2008
No Sugarcoating For Insulin Failures
Major drug companies have a medical flop with inhaled insulin, but one biopharmaceutical firm keeps trying.
Made In Wisconsin
Sigma-Aldrich adds organometallics production, purification at U.S. site.
ExxonMobil Chemical Sticks To The Script
To keep prospering in the cyclical petrochemical industry, the giant invests both in good years and bad.
Business Concentrates
- Government
May 19, 2008
Generic Biologics
Congress struggles to reach consensus on pathway to cheaper versions of protein drugs.
Chemical Killing
Controversy continues over lethal injection drugs despite recent Supreme Court decision.
Government & Policy Concentrates
May 12, 2008
Imperiled Nation
'Gathering Storm' convocation laments lack of improvement in science and technology funding and education.
Government & Policy Concentrates
May 5, 2008
Gavel Comes Down on EPA Regulations
Courts find string of Bush Administration's Clean Air Act rules unlawful.
Court Castigation
Fairy tales and judicial opinions.
Government & Policy Concentrates
- Science and Technology
May 19, 2008
Digging Beneath The Martian Surface
Scientists hope the Phoenix spacecraft will send home clues about Mars's mysterious past.
A Mouthful Of Evidence
The ratio of calcium and strontium in baby teeth enamel reveals infant diet.
C&EN Talks With Brian Malow
For this comedian, science is not just a source of awe but also the stuff that mirth is made of.
Science & Technology Concentrates
May 12, 2008
Analytical Chemistry Comes To The Fore
Testing is critical for preventing and detecting contamination of drugs, food.
Heparin Undone
A consortium of scientists raced against the clock to identify the cause of adverse reactions.
Anatomy Of A Pet Food Catastrophe
Investigators deployed an array of analytical tools while probing a wave of pet deaths in 2007.
Agency Depends On In-House Forensic And Toxicological Expertise
FDA scientific units have compiled evidence needed for several high-profile cases.
Sweet Success
ACS Meeting News: Innovations in agricultural and processing practices extend the range of products derived from the sugar industry.
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Hydroxyl Radical Found On Venus
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May 19, 2008
Seeing Molecules Change Shape
New technique makes it possible to analyze picosecond molecular dynamics.
Profits Derail In Japan
Major Japanese firms suffered sharp drops in earnings.
Exotic Lighting
Quasiparticles are used to make a light-emitting diode.
Unattended Tank Led To Explosion
Chemical safety board vows to push for clearer authority.
Evestra Debuts
Firm spun off from private foundation will focus on women's health.
Hope For Preeclampsia Victims
Finding may aid diagnosis, treatment of pregnancy condition.
May 16, 2008
Earthquake Halts Chemical Output
Chinese producers suffer damage but extent is unclear.
Chemist Wins Top Job At UNC
Holden Thorp will be Chapel Hill's 10th chancellor.
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