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"The analytical chemistry area . . . is
an unceasing challenge. There is no
such thing as enough sensitivity." Raymond G. Kammer, Director,
National Institute of Standards &
Technology page 40
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NEWS OF THE WEEK
HOUSEHOLD BIOCIDES: 9
Could common germ killer, triclosan,
pose a health risk? IS THE RAIL CRISIS OVER?: 9
Transportation board lifts emergency
order, citing improved service in
Houston area. SCIENCE EDUCATION: 10
NSB says in-depth study of fewer
topics is key to raising K-12 competency levels. COMPARING PAY: 11
New chemistry Ph.D.s hired by
industry rank eighth among 13
disciplines. GREENHOUSE GASES: 11
Reducing emissions is possible
at reasonable cost, study says. UNIQUE METEORITE: 12
Celestial object that fell in June contains unusually large amount of iron
and nickel. PATENT SUITS: 12
Dow claims Exxon and Univation
are infringing its metallocene
technology. BUSINESS
BUSINESS CONCENTRATES: 15
COVER STORY BIOPHARMACEUTICALS: 19
Bringing any pharmaceutical to
market is difficult, but biotechnology
industry expects success from new
drug therapies. LET'S MAKE A DEAL: 32
Merger and acquisition activity is very high in the chemical
industry. CHEMICAL HINDSIGHTS: 37
CNN/Time nerve gas story did not meet basic standards
of journalism. GOVERNMENT
GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES: 39
NIST'S KAMMER: 40
New director is optimistic about his
agency's future. ENERGY SECRETARY: 47
Senate confirms Bill Richardson by
unanimous consent. SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
CONCENTRATES: 51
BREAST IMPLANTS: 53
Institute of Medicine committee
charged with reviewing, clarifying
safety data. PROTEIN NMR: 55
Variation on correlation technique
allows spectra of molecules 100 kilodaltons and larger in size. THE DEPARTMENTS
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