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Copyright © 2009 American Chemical Society
March 9, 2009 Cover
Volume 87, Issue 10
Volume 87, Issue 10
CHINA MARCHES ON
The global economic crisis has hurt Chinese exporters, but business is still humming in a wide range of sectors
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March 9, 2009 Issue
Volume 87, Issue 10
March 9, 2009 Issue, Vol. 87 | Iss. 10
The global economic crisis has hurt Chinese exporters, but business is still humming in a wide range of sectors
(pp. 9-13)
Features
Government & Policy
Graniteville disaster could help cities prepare for widespread toxic exposure (pp. 21-23)
News of the Week
Fiscal 2010 Budget Preview
Obama proposes higher spending for science, revenues from CO2 emissions
(p.4)Industry's Outlook Worsens
Main industry trade group drops its forecast for 2009 chemical output
(p.5)Attoreactors From Nanofibers
Intersecting fibers create reaction vessels for zeptomole-scale chemistry
(p.6)Target Under Fire
Inhibiting fatty acid synthesis may not be a promising antibiotic strategy after all
(p.6)Genentech Resists Takeover
Executives focus on Avastin's potential in spurning Roche's hostile offer of $86.50
(p.7)Seeing Proteins Inside Cells
For the first time, method yields a 3-D structure, reveals protein interactions in somatic cells
(p.7)Nicotine's Binding Mystery Solved
Study shows why nicotine binds tightly in brain but not in muscles
(p.8)Departments
Business
New CEO struggles to raise cash before the firm runs out of time and money
(pp. 16-17)
Cleantech start-ups and investors weigh the odds of growing during a downturn
(pp. 18-19)
The global economic crisis has hurt Chinese exporters, but business is still humming in a wide range of sectors
(pp. 9-13)Concentrates
(pp. 14-15)
(pp. 14-15)- Slow Economy Hits More Chemical Firms
- LyondellBasell Gets Funding
- Danisco Cuts Back Xylitol Business
- Hexion Expands Epoxy Facility
- Chinese Chemical Plants Closed
- Pfizer Expands Aurobindo Pact
- Frutarom Makes U.S. Acquisition
- Joint Venture To Expand Fly Ash Use
- Battelle Improves X-Ray Capability
- Cephalon Makes an Offer For Arana
- Huntsman, Genencor Launch New Bleach
- Vertex Acquires Virochem Pharma
- BMS Links With Japanese Firms
- Business Roundup
ACS News
Guiding ACS action on public policy matters that impact the chemical enterprise
(p.41)
Salary gains and steady employment for chemists mark 2008 survey
(pp. 36-40)Awards(pp. 42-43)
(pp. 42-43)- 2009 ACS National Award Winners
- Arthur C. Cope Award
- Carlos Barbas: Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awardee
- Paul Chirik: Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awardee
- Victor Hruby: Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awardee
- William Jones: Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awardee
- Chaitan Khosla: Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awardee
- Mohammad Movassaghi: Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awardee
- Nicos Petasis: Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awardee
- John Porco Jr.: Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awardee
- David Sherman: Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awardee
- Erik Sorensen: Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awardee
Government & Policy
Graniteville disaster could help cities prepare for widespread toxic exposure
(pp. 21-23)
Congress scrutinizes Toxic Substances Control Act with an eye toward reforming the statute
(pp. 24-25)
Acting commissioner looks to restore science, transparency in public health decisions
(p.26)Education
By shouldering a sizable teaching load, lecturers have become an indispensable part of chemistry departments
(pp. 32-34)
Science & Technology
Schools find that identification and communication are key to managing waste safely
(pp. 29-30)
High-quality detection takes the label-free, single-molecule technique closer to reality
Web ExclusiveCareer & Employment
Stimulus bill may energize employment in renewable energy
(pp. 51-52)