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Table of Contents
May 7, 2001
Volume 79, Number 19
CENEAR 79 19 p. 3
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BUSINESS CONCENTRATES |
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MAKING DEALS
In 2000, companies continued to buy, sell, and merge in record numbers, but the value of those deals declined. |
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ASHLAND'S D'ANTONI
Executive girds his firm for extended period of high energy costs. |
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INSIGHTS
China has attracted almost 20 times more foreign investment than India, although the differences between the two countries are small. |
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COVER STORY
TOP 75
DuPont retains top ranking of U.S. chemical producers, most of which posted sales increases in 2000. |
| SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY |
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SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES |
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EXTRATERRESTRIAL AMINO ACIDS
Astrochemists explore whether the key molecules of life on Earth exist beyond this planet. |
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CATALYSIS
Boston College researchers demonstrate novel method for making enantioselective quaternary carbon centers. |
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QUININE
First stereoselective total synthesis of antimalarial agent revisits the complex history of early efforts to synthesize the drug. |
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PROTEIN BIOSYNTHESIS
Advances in methodologies to expand the genetic code make it easier to create recombinant proteins containing unnatural amino acids. |
| BOOKS |
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"ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE"
Study yields combination position paper and how-to manual for conducting research with undergrads. |
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