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February 22, 2016 Cover
Volume 94, Issue 8
Volume 94, Issue 8
At the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, executives from Forge Therapeutics seek the backing they need to move forward
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February 22, 2016 Issue
Volume 94, Issue 8
February 22, 2016 Issue, Vol. 94 | Iss. 8
At the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, executives from Forge Therapeutics seek the backing they need to move forward
(pp. 11-17)
Features
Science & Technology
But with so little known about the basic biology of the mosquito-borne virus, they have a long road ahead (pp. 33-36)
News of the Week
Designed Protein Shelters Radical
Biochemistry: Metalloprotein protects and stabilizes an organic radical anion, a first step toward mimicking the function of natural redox enzymes
(p.5)DNA Enzymes Snip Amide Bonds
Biocatalysis: DNAs that hydrolyze amides could help with proteomic analyses
(p.6)Group Blames Pesticide For Microcephaly
Pesticides: Experts debunk connection between pyriproxyfen and epidemic among newborns
(p.6)BASF May Invest $4 Billion In Iranian Petrochemical Project
Investment: Multinationals line up to partake in Iranian projects ahead of lifting sanctions
(p.7)Pliant Launches To Tackle Fibrotic Diseases
Start-ups: Research from four UCSF labs provide foundation for well-financed biotech firm
(p.7)Chemists Achieve Hydrocyanation Without Using Toxic Hydrogen Cyanide
Organic Synthesis: Safer, reversible transfer reaction to make nitriles opens up new possibilities in chemical synthesis
(p.8)Congress Moving To Restrict Drone Flights Near Chemical Plants
Security: House of Representatives bill seeks to prohibit unmanned aircraft near critical infrastructure
(p.8)Departments
Business
Suppliers amass custom chemicals assets and expertise to attract clients
(pp. 20-21)
How one of the oldest institutions is becoming one of the most entrepreneurial
(pp. 22-24)
At the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, executives from Forge Therapeutics seek the backing they need to move forward
(pp. 11-17)
Large buyers like Samsung provide foundation for country’s growth in high-end specialty chemicals
(pp. 25-26)Concentrates
(pp. 18-19)
(pp. 18-19)- European Exit Could Harm Britain’s Chemical Firms
- Westlake Jabs At Rival Axiall Again
- 3-D Printing Hits The Catwalk
- Posco Moves Into Lithium Chemicals
- Comet Biorefining Sets Sugar In Canada
- Evonik Ballast Water System Gets Partner
- Thomas Swan Teams Up On Graphene Projects
- Chinese Firm Slates Biofuels In Finland
- Bayer Buys Farming Software Firm
- Sandoz Buys Rights To Pfizer Biosimilar
- FDA Faults Three Ipca Drug Plants
- Incubator Labs Open In Alderley Park
- Synlogic Scores Major Funding
- Business Roundup
ACS News
San Diego, March 13–17
(p.43)
Government & Policy
Science research not likely to see the full 4% increase found in the White House’s proposed 2017 budget, and some agencies set to lose
(pp. 28-29)
Science & Technology
But with so little known about the basic biology of the mosquito-borne virus, they have a long road ahead
(pp. 33-36)
Science withdraws paper after NSF finds poor research practices and data misrepresentation
(pp. 37-38)
Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning examines how the molecular makeup of flower food helps preserve petals
(p.39)
Bioquímica: Una metaloproteína estabiliza y protege un radical aniónico orgánico, un primer paso para imitar la función de enzimas redox naturales
(p.5)
El profesor de Química y bloguero de Compound Interest Andy Brunning examina cómo la composición molecular de los nutrientes para flores ayudan a conservar sus pétalos
(p.39)Newscripts
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