August 29, 2005 Vol. 83, Iss. 35

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	Table of Contents August 29, 2005 Volume 83, Number 35 p. 1
	INORGANIC NANOTUBES Researchers see intriguing physical properties and a range of potential applications. COVER: Researchers are using single-crystal GaN nanotubes, with an outer diameter of about 150 nm, to regulate ion transport. Courtesy of Peidong Yang

	REPLACING HYDROXYLS Deoxygenation procedure allows alcohol reductions without using toxic organotin reagents. MERCK LAWSUIT Firm will appeal jury's award of damages in Vioxx case that has triggered more suits. TRAIN DISDAIN Nevada senators challenge DOE's plans to ship nuclear waste to Yucca Mountain by rail. REPROGRAMMED CELLS Creation of stem cell hybrid demonstrates the potential to return adult cells to an embryonic state. PRICE FIX The EC investigates several firms for fixing prices of methyl methacrylate in Europe. BUYING EYETECH OSI Pharmaceuticals will buy Eyetech for $935 million, but some analysts question the deal. SENSOR ARRAY An array of dyes can be used to fingerprint beverages, thus becoming a tool for authentication and quality control. FINDING SALT Chemistry helps archaeologists in China identify salt production at a site dating to 1000 B.C. METHANE RECYCLING Bacterium works with peat moss to oxidize methane to carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

	BUSINESS CONCENTRATES BIOPHARMACEUTICALS Powering a wave of new drug technologies is a resurgence of medicinal chemistry. BIRD FLU DRUG If an avian flu pandemic breaks out, Roche may not be able to meet the demand for its antiviral Tamiflu.

	GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES SCIENTIFIC MISCONDUCT Rules are now in place, but new issues have arisen that threaten the scientific community.

	SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES KEITH HODGSON C&EN talks with the chemist who helped turn X-ray absorption spectroscopy into one of the most useful tools for studying organometallic structures. INSIGHTS Chemistry faces the challenge of broadly adapting new technologies to help achieve global sustainable development.

	CARTOONISH CHEMISTRY

	Comment - Introducing A Legal Assistance Network

	ACS 2006 National Award Winners Chemagination National Winners Announced Esselen Award Nominations

	Evolution Under Fire

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