Table of Contents September 5, 2005 Volume 83, Number 36 p. 3
	CHIRAL CHEMISTRY Progress in asymmetric catalysis, separation of enantiomers, and removal of metal-related impurities advance drug development. COVER: Degussa's catASium M catalyst. Courtesy of Degussa

	KATRINA'S WAKE Hurricane shutters petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemical operations all along the Gulf Coast region. DISABLING ANTHRAX Engineered antibodies to anthrax toxin protect lab animals without need for antibiotics. ACS MEETING Fall national meeting in Washington, D.C., drew large crowds of chemists for a diverse program of events. OZONE IMPROVEMENTS Study of satellite and other data shows Earth's ozone layer is recovering in midlatitudes. ETHICS RULES Revised set of ethics rules for NIH employees appears to be well-received. BUYING CHIRON Novartis plans to buy the shares of Chiron it doesn't already own for $4.5 billion. DETECTING PRIONS New technique promises faster detection of prions in the blood of live subjects. HEALTHY OIL Agent isolated from olive oil acts like ibuprofen, perhaps benefiting human health. SPECTROSCOPY Ultrafast 2-D infrared technique probes dynamics of fast chemical exchange.

	BUSINESS CONCENTRATES DIESEL FUEL Additive suppliers eye market in advance of new regulations next year. INSIGHTS Chinese private sector grows but hasn't shaken off state controls.

	GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES TAINTED CASE Ruling in Methanex suit has far-reaching implications. PATENT REFORMS Congress begins the process of updating the U.S. patent system.

	SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES UC MERCED New University of California campus offers interdisciplinarity in a rural setting.

	BLURRING BORDERS Four-part supplement discusses some of the ways in which chemistry is crossing traditional disciplinary divides.

	ELECTION STATEMENTS Candidates for president-elect and directors offer their views for upcoming balloting.

	Chiral Chemistry

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