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March 6, 2006 Cover
Volume 84, Issue 10
Volume 84, Issue 10
BIG PH ARMABIOTECHRARTNERSHIPS
The value of alliances between drug majors and biotechnology firms has shot up, with a renewed interest in early-stage deals
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March 6, 2006 Issue
Volume 84, Issue 10
March 6, 2006 Issue, Vol. 84 | Iss. 10
The value of alliances between drug majors and biotechnology firms has shot up, with a renewed interest in early-stage deals
(pp. 21-27)
Features
Science & Technology
Isotope labeling of amino acids leads to simpler, less congested NMR spectra (p.15)
News of the Week
Pledges On PFOA
Eight companies agree to cut releases of perfluorochemicals
(p.10)NMR Structures Of Larger Proteins
Isotope labeling of amino acids leads to simpler, less congested NMR spectra
(p.15)Curbing Exposure To A Carcinogen
OSHA lowers allowable level of hexavalent chromium in workplaces
(p.16)Avian Influenza
In Europe, birds and a cat have died from avian flu; governments are responding
(p.17)Natural Product Synthesis On The Fly
Multistep continuous reaction shows the power of automated flow synthesis
(p.17)Improving Security
GAO suggests Department of Homeland Security be given more authority
(p.18)Olefin Metathesis
Highly active, water-soluble catalyst promises greener, cheaper processes
(p.18)Element 126
As-yet-unsynthesized superheavy atom should form a stable diatomic molecule with fluorine
(p.19)Departments
Business
CEO Fred Festa prepares Grace for the day when bankruptcy ends
(pp. 33-35)
SCI medalist Jon Huntsman reflects on his formative years in the chemical business
Singapore's MerLion builds a business out of its rich library of natural compounds
(p.44)
Demographics may get in the way of ensuring a strong chemistry contingent in the next 15 years
(p.46)
The value of alliances between drug majors and biotechnology firms has shot up, with a renewed interest in early-stage deals
(pp. 21-27)Concentrates
(pp. 29-30)
(pp. 29-30)- Huntsman is selling butadiene unit
- BASF acquires Degussa unit
- Avecia, TriLink form oligos pact
- Sasol gives R&D a boost
- Dyno Nobel files for IPO
- No damages in lead paint case
- Dow Corning finances R&D
- Innospec wins patent dispute
- Ineos' buy faces EC scrutiny
- Rhodia readies carbon trading
- Trade deficit shrinks
- Sumitomo ups polarizers
- Pfizer expands NicOx alliance
- Japanese firms boost U.S. R&D
- TCI expands facilities
- Business Roundup
ACS News
Atlanta, March 26-30
(pp. 75-81)Awards(pp. 71-73)
(pp. 71-73)- CAS Named International Company Of The Year
- Pittsburgh Award Goes To David Pratt
- Alois Fürstner Wins Otto Bayer Prize
- Nadrian Seeman Receives 2005 World Technology Award
- Davison Receives Carothers Award
- Fred Regnier Recognized For Commercialization Efforts
- Jonathan Martin Presented With Roy W. Tess Award
- Richard Schrock Named 2006 Richards Medalist
- Plyler Prize Goes To Mark Johnson
- Special Recognition
Government & Policy
Ethanol blend can help reduce demand for fossil fuels, but technology and infrastructure hurdles remain
(pp. 50-56)
Proposal to increase support for physical sciences basic research and education is cheered
(pp. 57-60)
Science & Technology
New Software and Websites for the Chemical Enterprise
(p.67)
Alternative to hyperconjugation invokes steric strain, but not everyone is buying the idea
(p.65)Newscripts
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