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Indian Venture

Aptuit and Laurus create a drug service provider.

Finding Function In The Genome

Consortium discovers surprising features in the human genetic blueprint.

Animal Testing Alternatives

Studies should focus on cells, National Research Council says.

Westward Ho!

BASF mulls polyurethane project in China's interior.

EPA Unveils Testing List

Critics say EPA's endocrine disrupter screening program will miss dangerous chemicals.

Biodefense Spending

U.S. is not spending enough on prevention, group says.

Extending Protein Detection

Aptamer trio bests antibodies in quantifying protein over wide concentration range.

G-8: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Must Stop Rising

Countries commit to modest climate goals.

Hiroo Inokuchi Wins Kyoto Prize

Japanese chemist to receive $410,000 for his pioneering work on molecular electronics.

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Business

Business Concentrates

Trusting Medicine From China

Close FDA scrutiny of Chinese pharmaceutical ingredients extends only to those for prescription drugs.

A Fresh Start

Merck Serono looks to establish itself as the pharma partner of choice.

Counting On Electrochemistry

New company focuses on developing processes that compete with biotechnology.

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Government & Policy

Government & Policy Concentrates

Reprocessing Key To Nuclear Plan

Nuclear waste impasse drives DOE to push for reprocessing spent fuel despite costs, technological hurdles.

Why Are The Bees Dying?

As bee colonies collapse across the U.S. and other countries, researchers search for causes.

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Science & Technology

Science & Technology Concentrates

Masks Unveil New Synthetic Routes

Protection schemes enable iterative use of organic coupling reaction.

Air Force Funds High-Flying Research

Physical scientists supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research sing its praises.

C&EN Talks With: Yitzhak Apeloig

Technion president and chemistry professor emphasizes the need to attract youngsters to science.

What's That Stuff? Pool Chemicals

A cornucopia of additives keeps pool water sparkling and clean.

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ACS News

Learning Through Inquiry

ACS activity book nurtures children's natural curiosity about science.

Netzel Honored for Service to ACS

Georgia Section leader says he represents all hard-working volunteers.

Calls for Papers: Midwest, Western Regional Meetings

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