May 16, 2005 Vol. 83, Iss. 20

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	Table of Contents May 16, 2005 Volume 83, Number 20 p. 3
	OPEN-ACCESS PUBLISHING Online publishers weigh risks and benefits and are deciding just how open the access should be. COVER: Photodisc

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	COUNTERING RESISTANCE Targeting LexA protease could defeat bacterial mutations leading to antibiotic resistance. CONTRACT MANUFACTURING Deals highlight push to combine cytotoxics with monoclonal antibodies. TOXIC RELEASES EPA's 2003 inventory again ranks chemical industry third, after mining and utilities. MARINE PRODUCTS Genes of bacterial sea squirt symbionts prompt E. coli to produce natural products. ENVIRONMENT Institutional investors pledge $1 billion toward technologies that reduce greenhouse gases. BEAKER METALLURGY Solution-phase technique yields multimetallic nanocrystals of high structural complexity. BUCKYBALL ANTIBACTERIAL Water-soluble aggregates of C60 inhibit the growth of two types of common soil bacteria. GENERAL ELECTRIC CEO pledges substantial new investments in environmentally friendly technologies. FLAME CHEMISTRY Researchers discover that previously undetected enols are produced in significant amounts in gas flames.

	BUSINESS CONCENTRATES TOP 50 U.S. CHEMICAL PRODUCERS Sales and operating profits rose dramatically in 2004 for most companies; Dow again leads the ranking. CEFIC A changing chemical industry prompts pan-European trade group to restructure. CELANESE Performance-polymers producer makes its third go as a publicly owned firm.

	GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES FDA FORUM Researchers exchange information on critical health issues. INSIGHTS Spending on pressing public health issues should take priority over esoteric biodefense spending.

	SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES COVALENT CATALYSIS Controversial view of enzyme catalysis takes on Linus Pauling, triggering much debate. WHAT'S THAT STUFF? Complex process of producing whisky leads to its complicated mishmash of flavors. NEW PRODUCTS New And Notable In The Chemical Industry.

	E-MENTORING Website helps women scientists create and maintain one-on-one support systems.

	ACS IN CHINA Delegation identifies ways the society can collaborate with Chinese scientific organizations. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AWARD WINNERS

	FRANKLIN INSTITUTE HONORS CHEMISTS Ceremony highlights achievements of scientists in drug development, health, and other fields Robert Langer Gets Albany Medical Prize Reed Receives Tolman Medal

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