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Copyright © 2011 American Chemical Society
July 18, 2011 Cover
Volume 89, Issue 29
Volume 89, Issue 29
After the oil spill, analytical protocols to assess contaminants in seafood found few problems, but the public and some scientists are not reassured
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July 18, 2011 Issue
Volume 89, Issue 29
July 18, 2011 Issue, Vol. 89 | Iss. 29
After the oil spill, analytical protocols to assess contaminants in seafood found few problems, but the public and some scientists are not reassured
(pp. 12-16)
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High Explosives Applications Facility researchers tackle science for national security (pp. 32-34)
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(p.8)Printing Single-Crystal Films
Electronics: Ink-jet method makes ordered semiconducting layers
(p.8)Lonza To Buy Arch Chemicals
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(p.9)Better Hazard Information
Transparency: EPA chemical assessments to become more concise, describe scientific decisions
(p.10)Spotlight On Nuclear Power
Review: U.S. nuclear plants need stronger safeguards for catastrophic events, panel says
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From personal care to fish food, algae firms look for ways to make profits quickly
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Advances in biotechnology enable a new generation of plant-derived ingredients
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Decades after the National Cancer Act, scientists are turning to information-rich, early-stage studies to advance oncology
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After the oil spill, analytical protocols to assess contaminants in seafood found few problems, but the public and some scientists are not reassured
(pp. 12-16)Concentrates
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(pp. 17-18)- Changing Fortunes For Cellulosic Fuel Makers
- M&G Picks Texas For New Plants
- Solvay And Avantium Join For Polymers
- NASDAQ Delists Chinese Company
- Lanxess buys Tire Release Agents
- Avantor And Sachem Form Etchants Pact
- ITT To Acquire Water Monitoring Firm YSI
- Basf Wins Approval For Biofungicide
- Gilead Opens Access To HIV Treatments
- BMS Buys Stake In Innate Immunotherapy
- Amgen Licenses Micromet Technology
- Research Companies Join With Nonprofits
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- Business Roundup
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EPA inches toward high-throughput in vitro assays to reduce cost, time of chemical safety assessments
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Chemistry of polymer-based creations presents unique problems for conservators
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High Explosives Applications Facility researchers tackle science for national security
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