Table of Contents - May 13, 2002

NEWS OF THE WEEK
			SWISS FIRM OPTS FOR U.S. R&D HOME Novartis establishes headquarters for drug discovery efforts in Cambridge, Mass.
			MOLECULAR MACHINE Single molecule of azobenzene converts light energy to physical work.
			ETHANOL POLLUTION EPA says producing gasoline additive results in release of VOCs, CO.
			ANTHRAX DECIPHERED Genomics and bioinformatics pinpoint differences between related strains.
			NATIONAL MEDAL OF SCIENCE Chemists Gabor Somor-jai, Ernest Davidson, and Raymond Davis Jr. are among those honored.
			RAMOPLANIN SYNTHESIZED Total synthesis of powerful antibiotic is achieved.
			MIDEAST CONFLICT TOUCHES SCIENCE Call for boycott of Israel prompts strong response.
			PHOTOACID GENERATOR New two-photon dye allows efficient, reliable, speedy microfabrication.

COVER STORY

TOP 75
Dow moves into number one spot of chemical producers through its acquisition of Union Carbide; operating profits decreased for many companies surveyed.

BUSINESS

BUSINESS CONCENTRATES

BACK TO BLACK
World's largest ink company, Dainippon, hopes new business focus and cost cutting will boost profits.

TIGHTENING SECURITY
Industry executives discuss how to protect chemical companies' plants and infrastructure.

HINDSIGHTS
Chemical industry's responsibilities after Sept. 11, 2001, are greater than ever.

E-BUSINESS

GOVERNMENT & POLICY

GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES

ANNISTON'S PCB PROBLEM
Cleaning up Alabama town is complicated by the conflicting needs of residents, Solutia, and state and federal agencies.

ACRYLAMIDE IN FOODS
Detection of suspected carcinogen in fried and baked foods raises concerns.

SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY

SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES

DRUGS WITH PROMISE
Companies reveal the structures and actions of drugs in clinical-trial pipelines.

ENZYME INSIGHTS
Researchers begin to decipher how phosphoryl-transfer enzymes combine catalysis with regulation and control.

REACTION WELLS
In at least one instance, intermediates avoid the energy minimum predicted by statistical mechanics.

ACS NEWS

SWEET SUCCESS
ACS honors Norbert Rillieux and his invention of an evaporator that revolutionized sugar processing as a National Historic Chemical Landmark.

STUDYING ABROAD
Twelve U.S. students are inspired by exchange program in Germany.

CAS
Chemical Abstracts Service has new patent and database search tools.

ACS COMMENT

UNDERRESPRESENTED MINORITIES IN ACADEME

MEETINGS

ACS REGIONAL MEETINGS ISSUE CALLS FOR PAPERS

THE DEPARTMENTS

EDITOR'S PAGE

LETTERS

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