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Photoinduced Hydrogen

Inorganic Chemistry
March 8, 2010

Single-walled carbon nanotubes were tested for toxicity in mice. Aggregated SWNTs induced granulomas, but functionalized “molecule-like” SWNTs were excreted safely.

Finding Blood Folate

Journal of Proteome Research
March 8, 2010

The authors use plasma proteomics to identify human proteins that are responsive to red cell and lymphocyte folate status.

Upbeat Outlook at Pittcon

C&EN
March 8, 2010

Instrumentation: Business picks up as worry over economy begins to dissipate.

Metalla-Cope Rearrangements

Journal of Physical Chemistry A
March 1, 2010

Theoretical calculations of the mechanism of the Cope rearrangement of metalla-1,5-hexadienes pave the way for the actual experiments.

Crystals in Light

Accounts of Chemical Research
February 24, 2010

The authors review their 20 years of research into crystals illuminated with polarized light.

Forests are being damaged by acid rain, possibly the result of a breakdown of chemicals introduced to help protect Earth’s ozone layer.

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