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Volume 93, Issue 40
COVER: Optical fibers carry data in the form of light.
Volume 93, Issue 40
C&EN explores the past and future interplay of light and chemistry
COVER: Optical fibers carry data in the form of light.
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October 12, 2015 Issue
Volume 93, Issue 40
October 12, 2015 Issue, Vol. 93 | Iss. 40
C&EN explores the past and future interplay of light and chemistry
(pp. 13-19)
Features
Business
Unique companies invest early and often to develop technology from the ivory tower (pp. 22-25)
Science & Technology
Glycolipids and analogs are being investigated as potential drugs and vaccine adjuvants (pp. 34-36)
News of the Week
Tomas Lindahl, Paul Modrich, And Aziz Sancar Win 2015 Nobel Prize In Chemistry For DNA Repair
Researchers uncovered biochemical mechanisms that protect our genetic material
(p.6)Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine
Awards: William C. Campbell, Satoshi Ōmura, and Youyou Tu win for drugs against parasitic diseases
(p.7)Industries’ Views Mixed On Pacific Rim Trade Pact
Business: U.S. chemical producers back pact, pharmaceutical makers unhappy with provisions on biologics
(p.8)Takaaki Kajita And Arthur B. McDonald Win 2015 Nobel Prize In Physics
Awards: Discovery that neutrinos have mass upended subatomic physics
(p.8)DuPont’s CEO Kullman To Retire
Management: Sudden departure accompanied by lower earnings forecast for the year
(p.9)Cyanobacteria May Feed Populations Of Oil-Degrading Microbes In The Ocean
Environment: Photosynthetic microbes could produce alkanes on par with oil-producing nations
(p.10)Exploring The Molecular Basis Of “Runner’s High”
Neuroscience: Exercise-induced endocannabinoids decrease anxiety and pain perception in mice, study suggests
(p.10)Catalyst Converts Strong C–H Bonds To Amines Selectively
Organic Synthesis: Inexpensive manganese-based catalyst aminates strong C–H bonds and avoids side reactions with alkenes
(p.11)New EPA Limit On Ground-Level Ozone Draws Mixed Response
Air Pollution: Chemical industry opposes rule, health advocates sought more protective level
(p.11)Departments
Business
Venture Capital: Chemistry-based start-ups find support to overcome early R&D and business hurdles
Academic spin off in Boston wants to change how drugs are made
(p.27)
Unique companies invest early and often to develop technology from the ivory tower
(pp. 22-25)Concentrates
(pp. 20-21)
(pp. 20-21)- Dow, Olin Ink Chlorine Deal
- PotashCorp Drops Bid For K+S
- Biobased Firms Reach Commercial Operation
- Covestro Shares Raise $1.7 Billion
- Monsanto Plans Big Job Cuts
- Fujifilm Buys Into Specialty Solvents
- FutureFuel Extends P&G Contract
- DuPont Loses First PFOA Trial In Ohio
- Provepep Synthesizes Therapeutic Protein
- Genentech Teams With Arvinas
- DuPont And Caribou Cross-License CRISPR
- Illumina To Allow Nonhuman Sequencing
- MD Anderson, Partner Launch Oncology Firm
- Business Roundup
Government & Policy
Newcomer’s chemical engineering and technology background guides his work in Congress
(p.29)
Science & Technology
Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning carves up the seasonal squash to reveal the molecules behind their color, aroma, and taste
(p.38)
Glycolipids and analogs are being investigated as potential drugs and vaccine adjuvants
(pp. 34-36)
C&EN explores the past and future interplay of light and chemistry
(pp. 13-19)
Los investigadores descubrieron los mecanismos bioquímicos que protegen nuestro material genético.
(p.6)Concentrates(pp. 30-31)
(pp. 30-31)- Peptoids Do A Double Twist
- Small Molecule Found In Cone Snail Arsenal
- Iridium Double Clutch Produces Triborylalkenes
- Parasitic Plant Has Flexible Detection Strategy For Finding Its Dinner
- Mass Spec Method For Safer Pufferfish
- Dietary Supplements Could Keep Biological Clocks On Time
- Nanopore Sensors ID Viruses In A Jiffy
- Indium Takes An Atmospheric Downturn