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September 22, 2008 Cover
Volume 86, Issue 38
COVER: HIV particles (green) stud the surface of alymphocyte, an immune system cell (shown in blue), alongwith a membranous structure that was colorized in red.
Volume 86, Issue 38
FIGHTING HIV
The already challenging path to an HIV vaccine takes a hard turn after recent clinical trials
COVER: HIV particles (green) stud the surface of alymphocyte, an immune system cell (shown in blue), alongwith a membranous structure that was colorized in red.
Credit: C.Goldsmith and P. Feorino
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September 22, 2008 Issue
Volume 86, Issue 38
September 22, 2008 Issue, Vol. 86 | Iss. 38
The already challenging path to an HIV vaccine takes a hard turn after recent clinical trials
(pp. 17-28)
Features
Science & Technology
Alterations in volatile chemicals emitted by humans could be used as biomarkers to diagnose the disease (pp. 81-83)
Cover Story: Resetting Priorities
New Antiretrovirals
In recent years, new drugs have brought better options for controlling HIV
(pp. 29-36)News of the Week
Debating Science
Chemistry council, toxicologist clash at House panel hearing on scientific peer reviews
(p.12)Imaging Molecular Escapes
Method lets researchers watch hydrocarbon chains pass through pores in a nanotube
(p.13)Biobased Isoprene
Goodyear and Genencor seek a fermentation route to important synthetic rubber raw material
(p.15)Departments
Business
Custom manufacturers of pharmaceutical actives and intermediates vie for a position in new big pharma supply chains
(pp. 40-45)
A handful of Japanese venture capital firms invest in local high-tech start-ups
(pp. 46-48)
Strong year for European agrochemical producers is overshadowed by impending legislation
(pp. 51-52)Concentrates
(pp. 37-38)
(pp. 37-38)- U.S. Blocks Import Of Ranbaxy Drugs
- China Uncovers Tainted Baby-Food
- Hijackers Seize Chemical Cargo Ship
- AkzoNobel Buys Two Paint Firms
- Tokuyama, Mitsui Link For New Silane Process
- Total Invests In Alternative Fuels
- Boeing Strike Hits Fiber Maker Hexcel
- Pfizer And Mannkind Reach Insulin Deal
- Bayer Acquires Protein Firm Direvo
- Two Biotech Firms Slash Staff Levels
- DSM Opens New Nylon Facility ...
- ... Signs Deals In Drug Delivery And Amines
- Business Roundup
ACS News
Government & Policy
After more than a decade, EPA's program has not begun screening a single chemical
(pp. 60-62)
JIEDDO moves fast to get technology to the field to stop improvised explosive devices
(pp. 64-66)
Curbs on black carbon, smog may be best short-term plan, report says
(p.68)Education
Conference provides forum for new and seasoned educators to swap ideas
(pp. 90-91)
Science & Technology
In recent years, new drugs have brought better options for controlling HIV
(pp. 29-36)
The already challenging path to an HIV vaccine takes a hard turn after recent clinical trials
(pp. 17-28)
New dyes open door to biomedical applications of near-IR imaging
(pp. 74-77)
Alterations in volatile chemicals emitted by humans could be used as biomarkers to diagnose the disease
(pp. 81-83)
Rational design leads to novel drug candidate, now in clinical trials
(pp. 84-87)Concentrates(pp. 71-72)
(pp. 71-72)- Catalytic Electrocyclization
- Catching Catalyst Particles In Action
- Structural Insights Into Shigella Virulence Factor
- An Unusual Blue Protein Chromophore
- Colloidal Dumbbells Form Chiral Chains
- Fullerene Traps Longest Metal Bond
- Chemistry For Beating Down Cocaine Abuse
- Modified Calixarene Boosts DNA Delivery