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Global Challenges continues in 2009, with updates to each of our 12 topics. Please submit suggestions on new research to feature in the updates to m_woods@acs.org.
Promoting Personal Safety & National Security: Targeting ricin
Analytical Chemistry
June 16, 2009
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Our Sustainable Future: Small generator, big applications”
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