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October 10, 2011 Cover
Volume 89, Issue 41
COVER: Michal Kliman, a postdoctoral research associate at Vanderbilt University, inspects mouse brain tissue sections on a microscope slide.
Volume 89, Issue 41
Mass spectrometry propels the field of lipidomics
COVER: Michal Kliman, a postdoctoral research associate at Vanderbilt University, inspects mouse brain tissue sections on a microscope slide.
Credit: Steve Green/Vanderbilt University
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October 10, 2011 Issue
Volume 89, Issue 41
October 10, 2011 Issue, Vol. 89 | Iss. 41
Mass spectrometry propels the field of lipidomics
(pp. 15-20)
Features
Business
Cultural differences may help explain rash of trade secret theft involving Asian researchers (pp. 24-26)
Science & Technology
Digestive health benefits correlate with high levels of good bacteria promoted by unusual carbohydrates added to food (pp. 42-43)
News of the Week
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Awards: Dan Shechtman wins for discovery of convention-bucking quasicrystals
(p.7)A Dim View In Europe
Reputation: Public mistrust of chemical industry weighs on policymakers
(p.8)Nobel Prize In Physics
Awards: Three share honor for discovering the accelerating expansion of the universe
(p.8)Dow Invests In Education
Research: Firm will spend $250 million on chemistry programs at U.S. universities
(p.9)Making Dinitrogen
Environment: Pathway involves microbial oxidation of ammonia via nitric oxide and hydrazine
(p.10)New Cancer Vaccine Strategy
Cancer Treatment: Two-headed molecule summons immune-system attack
(p.10)Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine
Awards: Three researchers share prize for breakthrough work on immunity
(p.11)Cellulosic Ethanol Production Lags
Biofuels: National Research Council questions government’s output goals
(p.12)Departments
Business
Cultural differences may help explain rash of trade secret theft involving Asian researchers
(pp. 24-26)
The U.S. becomes a top destination for installing—but not manufacturing—photovoltaic modules
(pp. 28-29)
Joining others, electronic materials supplier sets up technical center in key semiconductor market
(p.30)Concentrates
(pp. 22-23)
(pp. 22-23)- U.S. Funds Biodefense Agents
- Dow And Oxy Will Form Joint Venture
- PolyOne Is Buying ColorMatrix
- Rhodia AdvancesRare-Earths Business
- Big Polymer Deals Are Completed
- Lanxess Plans Investments In Brazil
- Evonik To Produce Lysine In Russia
- AZ Buys Clariant’s Polysilazane Line
- Evonik Building Chinese Peroxide Unit
- BASF Seeks Extension Of Color Agreement
- GSK Gives Equipment To Seattle Nonprofit
- ScinoPharm Lists On Taiwan Stock Market
- Hikma Eyes Morocco With Acquisition
- Business Roundup
ACS News
ACS salutes its volunteers during the ChemLuminary Awards celebration in Denver
(pp. 54-56)
Government & Policy
Safety board report examines three accidents occuring within 33 hours at DuPont West Virginia plant
(pp. 34-35)
Big business, small inventors split on impacts of overhauling patent process
(pp. 36-37)
Getting a science or technology degree improves job prospects for everyone
(pp. 38-39)Books
Enter the world of memory champions and learn some of their secrets
(pp. 48-49)Education
Science Club for Girls teaches green chemistry concepts via the science of personal care products
(pp. 46-47)
Science & Technology
Mass spectrometry propels the field of lipidomics
(pp. 15-20)
Digestive health benefits correlate with high levels of good bacteria promoted by unusual carbohydrates added to food
(pp. 42-43)
Chemistry technophile discusses his project to make laboratories smarter
(p.45)
Method encodes and decodes text messages
(p.44)Newscripts
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