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Table of Contents
October 15, 2001
Volume 79, Number 42
CENEAR 79 42 p. 1
NEWS OF THE WEEK |
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CHEMISTRY NOBEL
Development of asymmetric catalytic techniques earns top prize for three chemists. |
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MEDICINE NOBEL
Three researchers are honored for finding key regulators of the cell cycle. |
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PHYSICS NOBEL
Three physicists take prize for creation of Bose-Einstein condensates. |
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PHARMACEUTICAL SHOWCASE
Optimistic plans highlight industry's annual trade show. |
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COOLING HEATS UP
Major jump in performance of thermoelectric coolers is achieved. |
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Universities need to take specific steps to safeguard research integrity, says new report. |
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ANTHRAX OUTBREAK
More tests are needed before cause of Florida incident is known. |
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MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL
Partners for petrochemical operations are sought; executive salaries are cut. |
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CHEMICAL RAIL SHIPMENTS HALTED
As U.S. bombing campaign began, some hazardous materials couldn't be moved. |
COVER STORY |
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STRUCTURAL GENOMICS
NIH has put together a network of research centers to advance high-throughput protein structure determination. |
GOVERNMENT & POLICY |
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GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES |
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DRINKING WATER
Lower arsenic standard seems likely as debate centers on cost-effectiveness and implementation at small utilities. |
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LOW-TECH TERROR
In aftermath of Sept. 11, what really is the likelihood of chemical and biological terrorism? |
BOOKS |
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"THE PILL IS 50"
Two books celebrate the oral contraceptive's birthday with ironies, colorful characters, and subplots. |
ACS NEWS |
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POLY DIVISION TURNS 50
World's largest polymer chemistry organization continues growth in influence benefit to members |
EMPLOYMENT |
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CHEMICAL EMPLOYERS
Scientists describe the attributes that make their firms some of the "best" companies to work for. |
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