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Petrochemical makers look ahead to an uncertain decade

The past 10 years have been great for US ethylene producers, but they doubt a repeat performance




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ACS launches virtual platform for sharing research from Philadelphia national meeting

Posters and presentations can be uploaded to SciMeetings starting on March 19




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Huntsman to acquire CVC from Emerald




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Harnessing cells to build functional materials

Polyaniline coating changes the firing frequency of targeted neurons




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Fake meat firms raise funds for growth




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ZBiotics raises funds for hangover probiotic




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China's contract research firms rebound after coronavirus

Chemistry CROs are back in business as rest of world starts to lock down




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Adding two functional groups to an aliphatic alcohol in one shot

The simple reaction could be an easy way to synthesize new molecules for drug discovery




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ACS launches virtual platform for sharing research from Philadelphia national meeting




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BASF subsidiary trinamiX launches handheld near-infrared spectrometer




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Design Therapeutics launches with $45 million for neurological diseases




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US stimulus bill includes funding for coronavirus research

The National Institutes of Health receives the vast majority of the support




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US government allows grant funding flexibility during coronavirus outbreak




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How chemical boundaries make stronger steel

Chemically distinct regions of alloys can help create strong yet flexible nanostructured metals




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Elusive phosphorus compound synthesized

Long-sought phosphatetrahedrane could lead to new organophosphorus compounds




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CAS curates dataset of antiviral compound leads with potential activity against COVID-19

Open-access collection contains nearly 50,000 chemical compounds from the CAS Registry




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Life sciences consortium connects with Gates Foundation to tackle COVID-19




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Zymergen, Sumitomo launch biobased film for electronics




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US stimulus bill includes funding for coronavirus research

The National Institutes of Health receives the vast majority of the support




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Lilly and Sitryx sign immunotherapy pact




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European Research Council president resigns amid dispute over coronavirus response

Mauro Ferrari quits after three months at the helm




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Rgenta Therapeutics launches with $20 million to develop small molecules that target RNA




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Air Liquide negotiates sale of hygiene unit




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Ultrasound contrast agent enhances tissue imaging

Polymer-coated silica nanoparticles swell in response to pH changes




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Novel coronavirus found in surprisingly high levels in sewage

Viral levels higher than expected based on confirmed COVID-19 cases




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Vir taps Samsung to produce coronavirus candidate




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MOMA Therapeutics launches with $86 million series A to drug molecular machines




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CAS curates data set of antiviral compound




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Spring ACS Board and Council Policy Committee actions




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i2O launches for ionic liquid–based drug delivery




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Environmental toxicologist wants to understand how microplastics affect human health

Stephanie Wright of King's College London discusses what's known about microplastics and how much more there is to learn




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NDMA, a contaminant found in multiple drugs, has industry seeking sources and solutions

The presence of the probable carcinogen has prompted drugmakers to issue recall after recall. What risk does it pose, what's the chemistry behind it, and how are drugmakers going to stop the contamination?




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NIH unveils consortium to tackle COVID-19 research

Multiple government agencies and pharma companies join the effort to develop therapeutics and vaccines




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Periodic Graphics: How does immunity work?

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning explains how our bodies fight foreign invaders like coronaviruses




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British science gets post-Brexit funding boost

Plans include creation of a high-risk, high-payoff research agency




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Chemistry in Pictures: Drop & Run




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NIH unveils consortium to tackle COVID-19 research

Multiple government agencies and pharma companies join the effort to develop therapeutics and vaccines




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Kebotix raises funds for R&D automation




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US funding agencies move grant review panels online

NSF, NIH were prepared for the quick transition to virtual meetings




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Oil-loaded gels fight fungus

Organogels made with essential oils could be used as drug delivery devices and food preservatives




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How ACS local sections are supporting their communities during COVID-19

ACS local sections and members are gathering lab equipment, making chemistry-themed face masks, and more to pitch in during the pandemic




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Chemistry educators try ‘ungrading' techniques to help students learn

The approach aims to give STEM students more dialogue in their education and free them from the constant pressure of assessment




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Rome Therapeutics launches to probe junk DNA for cancer drug discovery

Biotech veteran Rosana Kapeller co-founded the start-up, which raised $50 million to develop small-molecule drugs




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During the coronavirus pandemic, hospitals have taken unprecedented steps to disinfect N95 face masks

With protective equipment in short supply, health-care facilities are decontaminating and reusing items designed to be disposable




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Rome Therapeutics launches to probe junk DNA for cancer drug discovery

Biotech veteran Rosana Kapeller cofounded the start-up, which raised $50 million to develop small-molecule drugs




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BASF launches an e-commerce portal for its polyisobutene business




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Taysha launches with $30 million and 15 gene therapy programs




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During the coronavirus pandemic, hospitals have taken unprecedented steps to disinfect N95 face masks

With protective equipment in short supply, health-care facilities are decontaminating and reusing items designed to be disposable




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Chemistry in Pictures: When whiskey runs dry




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Ventus Therapeutics launches to drug inflammasomes, cGAS, and more

The Versant-founded start-up raised $60 million to develop small molecules that target innate immune system proteins