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Copyright © 2008 American Chemical Society
May 26, 2008 Cover
Volume 86, Issue 21
COVER: Personal computing tools such as tablet laptops are helping life sciences researchers gain a better window on their projects.
Volume 86, Issue 21
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The leading suppliers of personal and business information technology—Microsoft, Google, Dell—are making a move in the life sciences laboratory
COVER: Personal computing tools such as tablet laptops are helping life sciences researchers gain a better window on their projects.
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May 26, 2008 Issue
Volume 86, Issue 21
May 26, 2008 Issue, Vol. 86 | Iss. 21
The leading suppliers of personal and business information technology—Microsoft, Google, Dell—are making a move in the life sciences laboratory
(pp. 13-18)
Features
Government & Policy
No high-tech solutions for the detritus of the Information Revolution (pp. 32-33)
Science & Technology
New types of journal metrics grow more influential in the scientific community (pp. 39-42)
News of the Week
Discoveries From Venus And Mars
Hydroxyl and silica found on Earth's neighbors
(p.7)Cost Of China Earthquake Rises
Chemical companies report damage in affected area
(p.8)Farm Bill Moves Ahead
Energy provisions focus on cellulosic biofuels
(p.8)Nanotube Inflammation
Long, thin carbon structures exhibit asbestos-like pathogenicity in mice
(p.9)Evonik Closer to Going Public
A third-party investor may have first crack at buying shares
(p.10)Departments
Business
Spending on agriculture R&D nets a new herbicide and a biotech partnership
(pp. 24-25)
New appointment aims to maintain cutting edge of statutory British office's analytical chemistry
(pp. 26-27)
Instead of investing in companies, Symphony Capital finances drug candidates that meet strict criteria
(pp. 28-29)
The leading suppliers of personal and business information technology—Microsoft, Google, Dell—are making a move in the life sciences laboratory
(pp. 13-18)Concentrates
(pp. 21-22)
(pp. 21-22)- Biotech Industry Posts Record Deals And Dollars
- Rockwood and Kemira Form TiO2 Venture
- Solutia Will Close Plant In Wales
- China Gets DuPont Disinfectant Plant
- Evonik Sheds Unit, Expands Another
- FMC Will Acquire ISP Alginates
- New Head Named at SABIC Polymers Unit
- Antisoma Acquires Cancer Drug Firm
- Dow Corning Opens Solar Test Facility
- Cabot, Bluestar Slate Second Silica Plant
- Daiichi Sankyo Buys German Biotech Firm
- U.K. Cancer Institute Links With AstraZeneca
- Business Roundup
ACS News
Government & Policy
No high-tech solutions for the detritus of the Information Revolution
(pp. 32-33)
Forum tells researchers to expect less money and an emphasis on problem solving in the future
(pp. 34-36)
Science & Technology
New types of journal metrics grow more influential in the scientific community
(pp. 39-42)
A new kilogram standard is coming. What does it mean for science?
(p.43)
Technology and Business news for the laboratory world
(p.44)Concentrates(pp. 37-38)
(pp. 37-38)Career & Employment
Ten tips for getting the industry job you want
(pp. 49-51)Newscripts
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