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February 4, 2008 Cover
Volume 86, Issue 5
Volume 86, Issue 5
A NEW SILK ROAD
With breathtaking speed, Chinese contract research organizations have developed drug discovery services that go far beyond basic synthesis
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February 4, 2008 Issue
Volume 86, Issue 5
February 4, 2008 Issue, Vol. 86 | Iss. 5
With breathtaking speed, Chinese contract research organizations have developed drug discovery services that go far beyond basic synthesis
(pp. 11-15)
Features
Government & Policy
With their rise in power, Democrats gain bigger share of industry cash (pp. 21-23)
Science & Technology
Collections of digital resources expand, enhancing current and ensuring future access to scientific data (pp. 26-28)
Cover Story: China's Pharma Leaps Into Discovery
News of the Week
Inadvertent Contamination
Flame retardants are seeping from research bases into Antarctica's pristine environment
(p.6)Quinine Quest
Final disputed steps of the antimalarial alkaloid's first total synthesis confirmed
(p.8)Wyeth Cutbacks
Firm plans to trim up to 10% of its workforce, in line with the trend for big pharma
(p.8)Departments
Business
Makers of plastic compounds feel squeezed between high costs and stalled selling prices
(p.18)
With breathtaking speed, Chinese contract research organizations have developed drug discovery services that go far beyond basic synthesis
(pp. 11-15)Concentrates
(pp. 16-17)
(pp. 16-17)- Chemtura Will Sell Oleochemicals Business
- Sabic, Sinopec To Form Joint Venture
- Eastman Chemical Targets Growth
- More Restructuring At Arkema In France
- Dow Signs Pair Of Energy Agreements ...
- ... And Plans Texas Chlor-Alkali Plant
- Beijing Unveils Olympic Swim Center
- Shin-Etsu To Report Accident Close Calls
- Proxy Fight Looms At Biogen Idec
- Lonza Signs Deal With Sanofi Pasteur
- Pfizer Signs Pact With Washington University
- Appleton, P&G Sign Encapsulation Pact
- Business Roundup
- All Concentrates
ACS News
Awards(p.32)
(p.32)- 2008 ACS National Award Winners Landing Page
- ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences
- Ralph F. Hirschmann Award in Peptide Chemistry
- ACS Award in Applied Polymer Science
- ACS Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry
- ACS Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences
- Elias J. Corey Award for Outstanding Original Contribution in Organic Synthesis by a Young Investigator
- All Awards
Government & Policy
With their rise in power, Democrats gain bigger share of industry cash
(pp. 21-23)
Federal Trade Commission scrutinizes environmental marketing, carbon-offset claims to weed out deception
(p.24)Education
Pioneering class helps undergraduate students explore their own scientific interests
(p.31)
Science & Technology
Collections of digital resources expand, enhancing current and ensuring future access to scientific data
(pp. 26-28)
Study combining experiment and theory demonstrates that electron-nucleus coupling has minor effect on reactions
(p.29)Career & Employment
Potential employees are advised to target high-growth areas and hone specific skills
(pp. 38-41)