NEWS OF THE WEEK
			CHEMISTRY NOBEL Analytical work on proteins wins the prize for three scientists.
			FDA COMMISSIONER ON THE WAY Senate panel unanimously approves Bush's nominee, paving the way for confirmation.
			SEC LOOKS CLOSELY AT SCHERING-PLOUGH Agency suspects information leaks caused stock sell-off; firm says not so.
			MEDICINE NOBEL Three researchers are honored for figuring out programmed cell death.
			MEMBRANE PROTEINS Computer programs predict structures and binding characteristics.
			EUROPEAN DIVESTITURES SET Bayer and Rhodia are selling business units; Lonza's chairman is cashing out.
			PHYSICS NOBEL Three who focused on the stars and cosmic particles take the prize.
			CASES BEFORE THE COURT Supreme Court's docket lists several items of interest to the chemical industry.
			COPPER CHOPPERS Mineral composite in bloodworm's teethlike jaws imparts strength and abrasion resistance.
			NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK Sudsy celebrations start on Oct. 20.

COVER STORY
			BIOTECHNOLOGY Genomics companies are shifting their focus from tools and services to drug development and marketing.

BUSINESS
			BUSINESS CONCENTRATES
			EARNEST DEAVENPORT During his 41 years with Eastman, SCI medalist and former CEO helped the company spin off from Kodak, gain an identity, and go global.
			GE/LNP SYMBIOSIS Small plastics compounder gains growth opportunities; GE expands range of services.
			E-BUSINESS

GOVERNMENT & POLICY
			GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES
			IRAQ'S DEADLY ARSENAL Hard evidence about Iraq's chemical, biological, and nuclear armaments is lacking, but Saddam Hussein has likely been rearming.
			DRUG APPROVALS Report analyzes the pluses and minuses of 1992 Prescription Drug User Fee Act.

SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
			SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES
			GENOMICS REVOLUTION Methods to validate targets are key to success of drug developers.
			"DUDFEST 2002" Special Harvard symposium celebrates 70th birthday of Nobel Laureate Dudley Herschbach.

BOOKS
			"VOYAGE THROUGH TIME" Ahmed Zewail's autobiography conveys his life in Egypt and the U.S. through chemistry, politics, and social matters.

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