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July 15, 2013 Cover
Volume 91, Issue 28
Volume 91, Issue 28
Advanced gene-sequencing techniques are seeing greater diagnostic use, but standardization, regulation, and ethical issues remain
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July 15, 2013 Issue
Volume 91, Issue 28
July 15, 2013 Issue, Vol. 91 | Iss. 28
Advanced gene-sequencing techniques are seeing greater diagnostic use, but standardization, regulation, and ethical issues remain
(pp. 10-13)
Features
Government & Policy
Senate hearing on Texas explosion reveals dangerous regulatory gaps, deep divisions between chemical safety board and EPA (pp. 21-23)
Science & Technology
Replacing synthetic fertilizers with organic ones could help reduce climate impacts and improve agricultural systems (pp. 26-27)
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The Real Typhoid Culprit
Molecular Biology: Lone protein toxin—now a drug target—brings on dramatic disease state, researchers say
(p.5)Helium Supply Gets A Lift
Industrial Gases: New plant in Qatar will ease shortages for scientific instrument users
(p.6)Improving Energy Conversion
Microscopy: Method shows best crystal orientation in nanomaterials
(p.6)Cancer Drug Partnerships
Collaboration: AstraZeneca and Forma Therapeutics form alliances with academia to further cancer drug studies
(p.7)Easy Access To Phenols
Organic Synthesis: Peroxide provides new route to valuable molecules
(p.7)Portable Device Needs Only Sunlight And Nanoparticles To Sterilize Materials
Sustainable Development: Stand-alone steam generator may help prevent the spread of infectious diseases in developing regions
(p.8)Shaking Up The Fracking Debate
Geology: Distant earthquakes can loosen faults near gas extraction sites
(p.8)Evotec Exits India
Drug discovery firm says researchers need greater proximity to collaborators
(p.9)Simple, Safe, And Cheap Coating
Materials Science: Tannic acid and Fe(III) form a one-pot, self-assembling coating for any shaped object
(p.9)Departments
Business
Twenty-something CEO wants to equip researchers for the surge in genomics data
(p.19)
Addivant, the former polymer additives business of Chemtura, prepares for growth
(pp. 16-17)
Big companies find eco-friendly substances have Limited consumer appeal
(p.18)Concentrates
(pp. 14-15)
(pp. 14-15)- EU And Industry Partner On $28 Billion Initiative
- Stock Offerings Floated, Sunk By Chemical Companies
- Solar Airplane Crosses The U.S.
- Huntsman Acquires Polyols Maker Oxid
- New Company Enters Bleach Business
- Russian Firm Plans U.S. Fertilizer Plant
- Conductive Ink Maker Gets Cash And A CEO
- BASF Expands Basic Chemicals Capacity
- BP And DuPont Open U.K. Bioethanol Plant
- Amgen, Servier Form Heart Drug Deal
- Immunocore Signs With Pharma Partners
- South Korea’s SK Boosts Pilot Plant
- Small-Molecule Oncology Firm Debuts
- Business Roundup
ACS News
Government & Policy
Senate hearing on Texas explosion reveals dangerous regulatory gaps, deep divisions between chemical safety board and EPA
(pp. 21-23)Books
The development of the environmental movement from the first Earth Day to current and future efforts
(pp. 30-32)
Science & Technology
Replacing synthetic fertilizers with organic ones could help reduce climate impacts and improve agricultural systems
(pp. 26-27)
Nearly 10 years in, a mars rover starts yet another mission
(p.28)
Advanced gene-sequencing techniques are seeing greater diagnostic use, but standardization, regulation, and ethical issues remain
(pp. 10-13)Concentrates(pp. 24-25)
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- Aldols On The Cheap
- Electric Wrinkling Alters Transparency
- CRAPome Aggregates Contaminant Info For Protein Interactions
- Method Adds Metals To Frameworks Selectively
- Mn-Doped Nanoparticles Shine In Multiple Colors
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- All Concentrates
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