Saturday, June 30, 2018

Calico and AbbVie advance antiaging efforts



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Honeywell and Chemours ask U.S. Supreme Court to hear appeal in HFC case



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Giant crystals in Mexican cave face dehydration

Water loss from the gypsum crystal surfaces is a primary degradation pathway

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BASF taps Citrine for artificial intelligence



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Ex-Chemours employee admits guilt



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Career Ladder: Chloe Poston

This chemist carved a path away from the bench to become an expert on the scientific workforce

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Human enzyme makes antiviral small molecule

Naturally occurring compound inhibits replication of Zika virus in living cells

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AkzoNobel, Thomas Swan to develop coatings for metal packaging



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U.S. EPA lowers lead dust exposure levels



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Study finds natural gas climate advantage nixed by methane loss



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EC investigates sale of Solvay’s nylon unit to BASF



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Boehringer Ingelheim to build a biologics research center



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How to foster a diverse workplace



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A safety net for your many liability risks



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Evonik cuts jobs in cost savings



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Bio-Techne acquires Exosome Diagnostics for $250 million



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Akero debuts with $65 million to tackle NASH



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AbbVie invests in switchable CAR-T therapies for cancer

The drug company is partnering with Calibr to develop universal CAR T cells directed to different tumors via antibody switches

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Chemists Celebrate Earth Week spreads awareness about the environment

On its 15th anniversary, ACS outreach program expands to a weeklong celebration

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Business Roundup



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C&EN wins EXCEL Awards



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Friday, June 29, 2018

Unicode Consortium releases new science emoji

Nine new science-themed emoji will soon be available on a number of platforms and mobile devices

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Winners of 2018 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists named

Laureates honored in chemistry, life sciences, and physical sciences and engineering.

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June 29, 2018 at 06:48PM LL’s Magnetic Clay Inc Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Allergens in Prescript-Assist Dietary Supplement

LL’s Magnetic Clay, Inc. of Austin, Texas is recalling certain lots of Prescript-Assist, a dietary supplement it marketed until late 2017, because of its potential to contain undeclared allergens, including almonds, crustaceans, dairy, casein, eggs, and peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these specific types of allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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June 29, 2018 at 06:28PM Wish Bone Salad Dressing Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk and Egg in 15 oz. Wish-Bone House Italian Salad Dressing

Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Wish Bone House Italian Salad Dressing 15 oz. with the health and safety of our consumers as our top priority. The recall was initiated after learning from a retail customer that a limited number of bottles were mislabeled. The product contains milk and egg, known allergens not declared on the bottle. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or egg may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. If you are not allergic to milk or egg, this product is safe to eat. No illnesses have been reported to date. The Food and Drug Administration has been made aware of this recall.

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Chemistry in Pictures: Heady henna



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Untangling the CRISPR cancer scare

News reports linking the gene-editing technology to cancer are the latest in a series of hyped alarms due to be tested in humans soon

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Nominations sought for 2020 American Chemical Society national awards



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Red blood cells catalyze polymerization

Iron from hemoglobin initiates radical reaction

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Non-addictive opiate-like compounds may help treat narcolepsy

Chronic morphine treatment in mice restored a narcolepsy-related deficit in the brain, decreasing symptoms 

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Waters Corp. breaks ground on separation media plant



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Apeel coating extends avocado shelf life



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Dow materials used in new Olympic headquarters



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3 siloxanes, lead, and a phthalate are candidates for tight regulation in EU



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Decoding how insects use visual and chemical cues to find food

Chemical ecologist Shannon Olsson and neuroscientist Karin Nordström employ 3-D printing and virtual reality to answer pressing questions about pollinators

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Thursday, June 28, 2018

Dow Chemical wins $1 billion judgment against Nova Chemicals

An Alberta court agrees with Dow that Nova’s operation of an ethylene joint venture was self-serving

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Modified enzyme could make bioprocessing zippier

Adding positively charged molecules and a surfactant to β-glucosidase makes the enzyme work 30 times as fast

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Europe sweats over CO2 shortage

Production at Coca-Cola is interrupted as hot weather drives surge in demand

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June 28, 2018 at 02:49PM FDA Releases Guidance to Help Animal Drug Sponsors with Antimicrobial Animal Drug Sales and Distribution Reporting Requirements

FDA is releasing Guidance for Industry #252. This small entity compliance guide is intended to help small businesses comply with the Antimicrobial Animal Drug Sales and Distribution final rule.

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June 27, 2018 at 09:21PM The Facts on Tampons—and How to Use Them Safely

Tampons are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. And if you or a loved one uses them, it’s important to use them safely. Learn the basics and consider this advice.

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June 28, 2018 at 10:54AM Innovation et développement dans les systèmes agricoles et alimentaires

Cet ouvrage porte un regard sur l’innovation dans les systèmes agricoles et alimentaires. Il met un accent particulier sur l’accompagnement de l’innovation, en interrogeant les méthodes et les organisations, et sur l’évaluation de l’innovation au regard de différents critères.



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Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Ocean geysers on Enceladus harbor large organic molecules

Moon is a good candidate to host extraterrestrial life, but this find isn’t proof that it does

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Chemistry in Pictures: Enchanted rose



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Exploring the claims of an electric bandage

The electroactive material’s makers say it can kill antibioitic-resistant bacteria and battle body odor

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Giant crystals in Mexican cave face dehydration

Water loss from the gypsum crystal surfaces is a primary degradation pathway

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Magnets tune the friction of a designed surface

Multifunctional surfaces could control liquid and particle movement in microfluidics or pipes

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Acknowledging the spies on campus

As universities embrace rapid communications and international students, they are learning that the free exchange of ideas comes with risks

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Studying why fuel cells slow down

Computer simulations provide mechanistic details that could help researchers replace costly platinum in fuel cells

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Monday, June 25, 2018

U.S. team finalized for International Chemistry Olympiad

4 high school students will head to Slovakia and Czech Republic in July for international competition

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AbbVie invests in switchable CAR-T therapies for cancer

The drug company is partnering with Calibr to develop universal CAR T-cells directed to different tumors via antibody switches

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Sunday, June 24, 2018

Sea, land, factory: 3 tales of pharmaceutical outsourcing

Drugs can be made by more than just chemical synthesis. Here are stories of three from the sea, the land, and yes, the factory

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Theracos becomes increasingly reliant on contract manufacturing as its drug advances

Piramal sites on different continents have become involved in producing Theracos’s diabetes treatment

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Out of the sea and into the factory for Acasti’s heart drug ingredient

Acasti picks CordenPharma to extract omega-3s from krill

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Donald Ingber is leading efforts to develop organ-on-a-chip devices to replace animal tests

Widespread adoption of the chips will require mass production and finding the right questions to ask with the devices

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A U.K. option for a controlled substance

TPI Enterprises, an Australian poppy processor, enters the restrictive British codeine market via a contract with Sterling Pharma Solutions

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