Table Of Contents: Volume 83, Number 43: October 24, 2005

Cover Story
Malaria
Researchers work to ensure affordable treatment and to develop an effective vaccine.
News of the Week

Nanocar Rollout
Tiny oligo(phenylene ethynylene) "chassis and axle" are covalently mounted to fullerene wheel.
Golden Oxidation
Tunable gold catalyst selectively oxidizes hydrocarbons under mild conditions.
Eyeing Antibacterials
FDA assesses the benefits and risks of consumer antibacterial products.

DNA Junction
A structure of the junction between B- and Z-form DNA opens a path to further understanding nature's twist.
Serono Settles
Firm will pay more than $700 million on charges concerning an AIDS drug.
Hurricane Impact
Basic chemicals output is down, and prices are up.
Natural Gas Prices
Government data predict prices will soar this winter, thanks to hurricanes.
Chasing Tamiflu
Roche will license production of avian flu antiviral drug, but Cipla isn't waiting.
Antifreeze Fleas
Snow fleas use two proteins to lower the freezing point of their body fluids.
Business (Suscriber Content)
Fine Chemicals
European producers continue to roll with the punches.
Oxyrane
New South African firm develops chiral biocatalysts.
α-Olefins
Producers face chronic oversupply problems.
Government & Policy (Suscriber Content)

Rail Competition
Rail shippers push Congress to increase competition in the freight rail marketplace.
Science & Technology (Suscriber Content)
Controversial
Article Creationist challenge of radiometric dating technique draws criticism.
Digital Briefs
New Software and Websites for the Chemical Enterprise.
Education
Universal Design
Educational philosophy encourages teachers to make their methods more inclusive.
Research
Workshop explores ideas for improving the undergraduate research experience.
Books
ACS News
ACS Member Satisfaction Survey
Confirms members are reasonably happy with the society, probes what initiatives should be undertaken
Battery Powered
Columbia dry-cell battery gains National Historic Chemical Landmark status
Awards
Editor's Page
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