PressPac Index

The American Chemical Society (ACS) News Service Weekly press package (PressPac) offers information on reports selected from more than 40 major peer-reviewed journals and Chemical & Engineering News.

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Overcoming resistance to anti-cancer drugs by targeting cell 'powerhouses'
Fast new, one-step genetic engineering technology
Ice tubes in polar seas - 'brinicles' or 'sea stalactites' - provide clues to origin of life
Meeting the 'grand challenge' of a sustainable water supply
More emphasis needed on recycling and reuse of Li-ion batteries
ACS PressPac - May 22, 2013
Keeping fruit, vegetables and cut flowers fresh longer
Safer, more environmentally friendly flame retardant with first-of-its-kind dual effects
Fighting bacteria with a new genre of antibodies
Renaissance in new drugs for rare diseases
Cotton offers a new ecologically friendly way to clean up oil spills
ACS PressPac - May 15, 2013
Same-day water pollution test could keep beaches open more often
Using 'bacteria-eaters' to prevent infections on medical implant materials
Batteries that bend and flex will transform electronics, transportation
Study on coumarin in cinnamon and cinnamon-based products
Improved material for 'laser welding' of tissue in intestinal surgery
ACS PressPac - May 8, 2013
Solar-powered nanofilters pump in antibiotics to clean contaminated water
Progress in introducing cleaner cook stoves for billions of people worldwide
New evidence on how fluoride fights tooth decay
Duckweed as a cost-competitive raw material for biofuel production
Reflections on chevaline
Press Pac - May 1 2013
Fighting bacteria with a new genre of antibodies
BRAIN initiative seeks tools to understand human thought, behavior, consciousness
Explaining how extra virgin olive oil protects against Alzheimers disease
Greener methods for making popular nanoparticle
Ice tubes in polar seas - 'brinicles or sea stalactites' - provide clues to origin of life
ACS PressPac - April 24, 2013
ACS PressPac - April 3, 2013
Verifying that sorghum is a new safe grain for people with celiac disease
Advance in re-engineering photosynthesis to make drugs, compounds or ingredients
Anxiety about retirement for aging nuclear power plants
Brain Activity Mapping Project aims to understand the brain
Same-day water pollution test could keep beaches open more often
Ultrafine particles raise concerns about improved cookstoves
New test for skin sensitization without using animals
The first caffeine-addicted bacteria
No clear evidence that an increased level of gluten proteins in new wheat varieties is responsible for increase in celiac disease
The hunt for a successor to lithium for bipolar disorder
ACS PressPac - March 27, 2013
Discovery of first motor with revolution motion in a virus-killing bacteria advances nanotechnology
A milestone for new carbon-dioxide capture/clean coal technology
Explaining how extra virgin olive oil protects against Alzheimer's disease
Six in 10 people worldwide lack access to flush toilets or other adequate sanitation
'Chemical gardens' could hold the key to understanding the origins of life on Earth
ACS PressPac - March 20, 2013
Paving the way for greater use of ancient medical knowledge
Paraffin encapsulated in beach sand material as a new way to store heat from the sun
Opera's poisons and potions connect students with chemistry
Will natural gas exports raise prices for consumers?
New approaches for controlling pesticide exposure in children
ACS PressPac - March 13, 2013
Advance in re-engineering photosynthesis to make drugs, compounds or ingredients
How science debunked the ancient Aztec crystal skull hoax
Development of the first way to make large amounts of promising anti-cancer substance
Duckweed as a cost-competitive raw material for biofuel production
First discovery of a natural topological insulator
ACS PressPac - March 6, 2013
A new anti-frost and anti-fog coating for glass
Estimates reduce amount of additional land available for biofuel production
First mobile app for green chemistry fosters sustainable manufacturing of medicines
Famous fraud cases foster a revolution in photograph conservation research
Resurrection of 3-billion-year-old antibiotic-resistance proteins
ACS PressPac - February 27, 2013
Six in 10 people worldwide lack access to flush toilets or other adequate sanitation
A self-healing protective coating for concrete
Spent coffee grounds are a rich source of healthful antioxidants
Using millions of gigs of data to improve human health
Ancient 'Egyptian blue' pigment points to new telecommunications, security ink technology
ACS PressPac - February 20, 2013
Opera's poisons and potions connect students with chemistry
Advance promises to expand biological control of crop pests
New method for uncovering side effects before a drug hits the market
Valentine's Day tales of romance and chemistry
'Masked' mold toxins in food should be included in safety regulations
ACS PressPac - February 13, 2013
New steps recommended to preserve China's famous Terracotta Warriors and other relics
No clear evidence that an increased level of gluten proteins in new wheat varieties is responsible for increase in celiac disease
Frog-in-bucket-of-milk folklore leads to potential new antibiotics
Popular energy drinks trigger caffeine jitters
Widely used nanoparticles enter soybean plants from farm soil
ACS PressPac - February 6, 2013
Toward a better cyanide antidote for terrorist attacks and other mass casualty events
First mobile app for green chemistry fosters sustainable manufacturing of medicines
Toward a pill to enable celiac patients to eat foods containing gluten
The pros and cons of 'ecolabels' in cleaning products
A new genre of 'intelligent' micro- and nanomotors
ACS PressPac - January 30, 2013
First special edition updating progress on efforts to map human proteins
More efficient way to make popular prescription medication
Toward reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of the Internet and telecommunications
Microdosing: Updating its role in developing new medicines
New way to identify 'smoked' grapes and wines
ACS PressPac - January 23, 2013
Sustainable reinforcement for concrete has newly discovered benefits
New twist on using biomass for perfume, cosmetic, personal care products
New surfaces repel most known liquids
2013 Economic outlook for global chemical industry
Development of the first way to make large amounts of promising anti-cancer substance
ACS PressPac - January 16, 2013
Chemical modules that mimic predator-prey and other behaviors
Used coffee grounds are a rich source of healthful antioxidants
Ingredient in diarrhea medicine leads to sustainable new farm fertilizer
Supply problems spark search for new ways to make magnets -- not the 'fridge' variety
Making whole wheat bread taste and smell more appetizing
ACS PressPac - January 9, 2013
Toward reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of the Internet and telecommunications
New method for uncovering side effects before a drug hits the market
First synthesis of gold nanoparticles inside human hair for dyeing and much more
What do cyborgs, shale gas and TSCA reform have in common?
Nature-inspired advance for treating sensitive teeth
ACS PressPac - January 2, 2013
A new, super-nutritious puffed rice for breakfast cereals and snacks
Sustainable way to make a prized fragrance ingredient
Hagfish slime as a model for tomorrow's natural fabrics
Wine and tea are key ingredients in South African plan to grow domestic research
ACS PressPac - December 19, 2012
Toward a pill to enable celiac patients to eat foods containing gluten
Frog-in-bucket-of-milk folklore leads to potential new antibiotics
New twist on using biomass for perfume, cosmetic, personal care products
A second ascent of chemistry's Mt. Everest
Boosting the sensitivity of airport security screening
Tumble over the 'patent cliff' fosters innovation in developing new medicines
ACS PressPac - December 12, 2012
Plastics used in some medical devices break down in a previously unrecognized way
First synthesis of gold nanoparticles inside human hair for dyeing and much more
Speed limits on cargo ships could reduce their pollutants by more than half
ACS Climate Science Toolkit: Fostering an understanding of climate science
Advice for bag-in-box wine drinkers: Keep it cool
ACS PressPac - December 5, 2012
Many home couches contain potentially toxic flame retardants
Scientists sniff out the substances behind the aroma in the 'king of fruits'
New advance could help soldiers, athletes, others rebound from traumatic brain injuries
U.N. meeting this week to extend greenhouse gas treaty
Hagfish slime as a model for tomorrow's natural fabrics
ACS PressPac - November 28, 2012
Boosting the sensitivity of airport security screening
Ingredient in diarrhea medicine leads to sustainable new farm fertilizer
A complete solution for oil-spill cleanup
You can be a star - on science's stage
Preserving van Gogh's priceless masterpieces
ACS PressPac - November 14, 2012
New micropumps for hand-held medical labs produce pressures 500 times higher than car tire
Inspiration from Mother Nature leads to improved wood
Date palm juice: A potential new green anti-corrosion agent for aerospace industry
The controversy over flame retardants in millions of sofas, chairs and other products
A heady discovery for beer fans: The first gene for beer foam could improve froth
ACS PressPac - October 31, 2012
Speed limits on cargo ships could reduce their pollutants by more than half
Chewing betel quid exposes half a billion people to direct carcinogens
Carbon dioxide from water pollution - as well as air pollution - may adversely impact oceans
New treatments may allow allergic people to safely eat eggs, peanuts and other foods
Buffalo milk mozzarella or buffaloed consumers? New test can provide the answer
ACS PressPac - October 24, 2012
New malaria treatment requires just one dose and appears twice as effective as existing regimen
Leaves of carob tree, source of chocolate substitute, fight virulent food-poisoning bacteria
New analysis of drinking water-related gastrointestinal illness
Cleaner fracking
New advance could help soldiers, athletes, others rebound from traumatic brain injuries
ACS PressPac - October 17, 2012
Ensuring high-quality dietary supplements with 'quality-by-design'
Concern about plans to close unique Canadian environmental project
Celebrating the centennial of a landmark in culinary chemistry
New evidence on easing inflammation of brain cells for Alzheimer's disease
A complete solution for oil-spill cleanup
ACS PressPac - October 3, 2012
Taking the battle against the toxic trio beyond Leaves of three, leave it be
Date palm juice: A potential new green anti-corrosion agent for aerospace industry
New substances 15,000 times more effective in destroying chemical warfare agents
A birth control pill for men? When?
Reducing acrylamide levels in french fries
ACS PressPac September 26, 2012
ACS PressPac September 26, 2012
Revolutionary ultrathin, flat lens: Smart phones as thin as a credit card?
Toward a better material for hip replacement and other joint implants
New antibacterial coating for sutures could reduce infections after surgery
'Sweet' chemicals from a 'green' raw material
Carbon dioxide from water pollution - as well as air pollution - may adversely impact oceans
ACS PressPac - September 19, 2012
Record 4.02 billion prescriptions in United States in 2011
An advance toward a flu-fighting nasal spray
White rot fungus boosts ethanol production from corn stalks, cobs and leaves
Forensic science on trial
New analysis of drinking water-related gastrointestinal illness
ACS PressPac - September 12, 2012
Galileo didn't invent thermometer that bears his name
Concern about plans to close unique Canadian environmental project
Discovering new uses for old drugs
London Olympics anti-doping labs set for first-of-a-kind repurposing
Powerful new explosive could replace today's state-of-the-art military explosive
ACS PressPac - September 5, 2012
New antibacterial coating for sutures could reduce infections after surgery
Warning on deterioration of famous Swedish warship, Vasa
Green plants reduce pollution on city streets up to eight times more than previously believed
A new approach for controlling the skyrocketing cost of health care
Many trendy 'microgreens' are more nutritious than their mature counterparts
ACS PressPac - August 29, 2012
Advanced explosives detector to sniff out previously undetectable amounts of TNT
New substances 15,000 times more effective in destroying chemical warfare agents
A step toward minute factories that produce medicine inside the body
Back-to-the-future process yields 'miracle wood'
Leveraging bacteria in drinking water to benefit consumers
ACS Press Pac - August 8, 2012
Artificial butter flavoring ingredient linked to key Alzheimer's disease process
Discovering new uses for old drugs
Toward super-size wind turbines: Bigger wind turbines do make greener electricity
Spice ingredient in curry emerges as promising basis for an Alzheimer's disease medicine
Transparent solar cells for windows that generate electricity
ACS Press Pac - August 1, 2012
Most new pesticides have roots in natural substances
Alcohol could intensify the effects of some drugs in the body
The first robot that mimics the water striders jumping abilities
A new genre of diagnostic tests for the era of personalized medicine
Solving the mystery of how cigarette smoking weakens bones
ACS Press Pac - July 25, 2012
All-they-can-eat diet for lab mice & rats may foster inaccurate test results
Enhanced royal jelly produces jumbo queen bee larvae
Kitchen exhaust fans vary in effectiveness in reducing indoor air pollution
The taste and fragrance of orange, vanilla, rose and more -- courtesy of bacteria and yeast
Green plants reduce pollution on city streets up to eight times more than previously believed
ACS Press Pac - July 18, 2012
Widespread exposure to BPA substitute is occurring from cash register receipts, other paper
White rot fungus boosts ethanol production from corn stalks, cobs and leaves
Unmasking black pepper's secrets as a fat fighter
Rio+20 sustainability conference gets mixed reviews
Toward new drugs for the human and non-human cells in people
ACS Press Pac - July 11, 2012
Summer science reading
Most new pesticides have roots in natural substances
A new 'Achilles' heel in fungus that causes dandruff
Efforts to develop new drugs that hopefully will never be used
A step toward minute factories that produce medicine inside the body
ACS Press Pac - June 27, 2012
Simple new way to clean traces of impurities from drug ingredients
A non-antibiotic approach for treating urinary tract infections
Beyond stain-resistant: New fabric coating actively shrugs off gunk
'Flavor pairing' engenders strange plate-fellows and scientific controversy
Toward super-size wind turbines: Bigger wind turbines do make greener electricity
ACS PressPac - June 20, 2012
1960s-era anti-cancer drug points to treatments for Lou Gehrig's disease
Ancient effect harnessed to produce electricity from waste heat
Advance could mean stain-busting super scrub brushes and other new laundry products
Book a flight on 'Air Algae?'
Good news on using recycled sewage treatment plant water for irrigating crops
ACS Press Pac - June 13, 2012
New secrets from 'Bay of the Pirates' warship that sunk 2,300 years ago
New technique for detecting mold contamination in homes and other buildings
Antidote for cocaine overdose shows promise in lab tests
Nanomedicines promise fewer side effects in treating cancer
One million billion billion billion billion billion billion: The number of new drugs awaiting discovery
ACS PressPac - June 6, 2012
Kitchen exhaust fans vary in effectiveness in reducing indoor air pollution
'Killer stainless steel': New process for giving icon of cleanliness anti-bacterial coating
New study of pine nuts leaves mystery of 'pine mouth' unsolved
Drug companies moving toward green goals
New device warns workers of high levels of airborne metals in minutes rather than weeks
ACS PressPac - May 30, 2012
New process would make anti-malarial drug less costly
Hazelnuts: New source of key fat for infant formula thats more like mother's milk
Real-life scientific tail of the first 'electrified snail'
Old herbicides enlisted in new 'war on the weeds'
Beetle-infested pine trees contribute more to air pollution and haze in forests
ACS PressPac - May 23, 2012
New, inexpensive paper-based diabetes test ideal for developing countries
Potential new drugs for fox tapeworm infection in humans
Corn insecticide linked to great die-off of beneficial honeybees
Research boom on ingredients for 'enhanced cosmetics'
Trashing old, unused medications best for reducing environmental impact
ACS PressPac - May 16, 2012
Soybeans soaked in warm water naturally release key cancer-fighting substance
Secrets of the first practical artificial leaf
Defying conventional wisdom, water can float on oil
Healthcare for the U.S. Navys animal warriors could help people stay healthier
First study investigating possible link between sunscreen ingredient and endometriosis
ACS PressPac - May 9, 2012
Writing a landmark sequel to 'The Book of Life'
Unmasking black pepper's secrets as a fat fighter
'Miracle material' graphene is thinnest known anti-corrosion coating
Beyond 'blood diamonds': Fingerprinting other conflict minerals
First 'microsubmarines' designed to help clean up oil spills
ACS PressPac - May 2, 2011
Pig stomach mucins are effective as anti-viral agents for consumer products
A new Achilles heel in fungus that causes dandruff
Beyond stain-resistant: New fabric coating actively shrugs off gunk
Shift to green energy sources could mean crunch in supply of scarce metals
Chronicling pink slimes fall from grace
ACS PressPac - April 25, 2011
Advance could mean stain-busting super scrub brushes and other new laundry products
Rivers flowing into the sea offer vast potential as electricity source
That caffeine in your drink - is it really 'natural?'
Not by DNA alone: How the epigenetics revolution is fostering new medicines
Antidote for cocaine overdose shows promise in lab tests
ACS PressPac - April 18, 2012
Real-life scientific tail of the first 'electrified snail'
New insights into when beach sand may become unsafe for digging and other contact
Handheld device for doing blood tests moves closer to medical use
A sea of challenges for the Mediterranean Sea
ACS PressPac - April 11, 2012
Some 'improved cookstoves' may emit more pollution than traditional mud cookstoves
Carbon nanotubes can double growth of cell cultures important in industry
Advance toward an imaging agent for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease
Greening up the blue dye in jeans, police uniforms and the red, white & blue
Defying conventional wisdom, water can float on oil
ACS PressPac - April 4, 2012
Killer silk: Making silk fibers that kill anthrax and other microbes in minutes
Corn insecticide linked to great die-off of beneficial honeybees
Why coffee drinking reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes
Planting the seeds for heart-healthier fries and other foods
New study of pine nuts leaves mystery of 'pine mouth' unsolved
ACS PressPac - March 14, 2012
Strong scientific evidence that eating berries benefits the brain
Shift to green energy sources could mean crunch in supply of scarce metals
Older, cheaper vacuum cleaners release more bacteria and dust
From 'Refrigerator Mothers' to untangling the genetic roots of autism
That caffeine in your drink is it really 'natural?'
ACS PressPac - March 7, 2012
Adapting personal glucose monitors to detect DNA
Meeting biofuel production targets could change agricultural landscape
New materials remove CO2 from smokestacks, tailpipes and even the air
Three scientific expeditions seek treasure under the ice in the Frozen Continent
New hybrid 'NOSH aspirin' as possible anti-cancer drug
ACS PressPac - February 29, 2012
MOFs special review issue
'Miracle material' graphene is thinnest known anti-corrosion coating
Dried licorice root fights the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease
Lessons from an $800-million drug flop may lead to a new genre of anti-cholesterol medicines
New way to tap largest remaining treasure trove of potential new antibiotics
ACS PressPac - February 22, 2012
Dust from industrial-scale processing of nanomaterials carries high explosion risk
Climate change may increase risk of water shortages in hundreds of U.S. counties by 2050
New evidence that bacteria in large intestine have a role in obesity
New 'smart pills' signal your iPhone to notify the doctor - and more from innovative drug company partnerships
Children may have highest exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles
ACS PressPac - February 15, 2012
'Shish kebab' structure provides improved form of 'buckypaper'
Arsenic criticality poses concern for modern technology
New process could advance use of healthy cells or stem cells to treat disease
New crime-fighting tools aim to deter and nab terrorists
Will bubble-powered microrockets zoom through the human stomach?
ACS PressPac - February 8, 2012
Potatoes lower blood pressure in people with obesity and hypertension without increasing weight
Handheld device for doing blood tests moves closer to medical use
Mercury releases into the atmosphere from ancient to modern times
Biofuel cell generates electricity when implanted in False Deaths Head Cockroach
New web-based tool details greenhouse gas emissions for 6,700 facilities nationwide
ACS PressPac - February 1, 2012
Scorpions inspire scientists in making tougher surfaces for machinery
Grafted watermelon plants take in more pesticides
Stinky frogs are a treasure trove of antibiotic substances
Capsules that clean: New-look laundry detergents head for supermarket shelves
New standard for vitamin D testing to ensure accurate test results
ACS PressPac - January 25, 2012
First link between potentially toxic PFCs in office air and in office workers' blood
'Miracle tree' substance produces clean drinking water inexpensively and sustainably
A 'wild card' in your genes
How drugs get those tongue-twisting generic names
Contact lenses provide extended pain relief to laser eye surgery patients
ACS PressPac - January 18, 2012
Why do dew drops do what they do on leaves?
Advance toward an imaging agent for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease
Tear drops may rival blood drops in testing blood sugar in diabetes
Outlook for an industry that touches 96 percent of all manufactured goods
Why coffee drinking reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes
ACS PressPac - January 11, 2012
Older, cheaper vacuum cleaners release more bacteria and dust
Dried licorice root fights the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease
'Magnetic tongue' ready to help produce tastier processed foods
New genre of medical scanners reminiscent of Star Trek Tricorder
New materials remove CO2 from smokestacks, tailpipes and even the air
ACS PressPac - January 4, 2012
New evidence that bacteria in large intestine have a role in obesity
New process could advance use of healthy cells or stem cells to treat disease
New Saudi Arabias of solar energy: Himalaya Mountains, Andes, Antarctica
Ten years and counting: Updating scientific discoveries from the past
Some 'low-gluten' beer contains high levels of gluten
ACS PressPac - December 21, 2011
New cotton fabric cleans itself when exposed to ordinary sunligh
Mercury releases into the atmosphere from ancient to modern time
Potential new drugs plug brain's biological 'vacuum cleaner' and target HIV
A new genre of tires: Call 'em 'sweet' and 'green'
New test could help track down and prosecute terrorists who use nerve gas and other agents
ACS PressPac - December 14, 2011
Shedding light on why it is so 'tough' to make healthier hot dogs
First detection of pregnancy protein in older people destined for Alzheimer's disease
Scientists are doing their most creative work later in life
Sewage treatment plants may contribute to antibiotic resistance problem
ACS PressPac - December 7, 2011
A 'wild card' in your genes
Stinky frogs are a treasure trove of antibiotic substances
Engineered botulism toxins could have broader role in medicine
Recycling thermal cash register receipts contaminates paper products with BPA
Artificial leaf could debut new era of "fast-food energy"
Marzipan Santas, elves & stollen: Real deal or cheap fakes?
ACS PressPac - November 30, 2011
The secret of the best foie gras
A realistic look at the promises and perils of nanomedicine
Home washing machines: Source of potentially harmful ocean 'microplastic' pollution
New 'smart' material could help tap medical potential of tissue-penetrating light
Personal electronics' next revolution: Home printers that make 3-D objects
ACS PressPac - November 16, 2011
Weird world of water gets a little weirder
Fast new test for terrible form of food poisoning
New 'smart window' system with unprecedented performance
Jobs, jobs, jobs on the cover of weekly newsmagazine of world's largest scientific society
ACS PressPac - November 9, 2011
Tear drops may rival blood drops in testing blood sugar in diabetes
Benefits of nut consumption for people with abdominal obesity, high blood sugar, high blood pressure
Peatland carbon storage is stabilized against catastrophic release of carbon
Fading ability to taste iron raises health concerns for people over age 50
When the fat comes out of food, what goes in
New material for air cleaner filters that captures flu viruses
ACS PressPac - November 2, 2011
Advance toward a breath test to diagnose multiple sclerosis
'Magnetic tongue' ready to help produce tastier processed foods
New technology for recovering valuable minerals from waste rock
Controversy over reopening the 'Sistine Chapel' of Stone Age art
Recycling thermal cash register receipts contaminates paper products with BPA
ACS PressPac - October 26, 2011
Turning up the heat to kill cancer cells: 'The Lance Armstrong effect'
New tool to help surgeons remove more cancer tissue during brain surgery
An advance toward ultra-portable electronic devices
Home washing machines: Source of potentially harmful ocean 'microplastic' pollution
Keeping acrylic paintings clean poses big challenges
ACS PressPac - October 19, 2011
Potential new drugs plug brains biological 'vacuum cleaner' and target HIV
First practical scientific test to date and authenticate priceless silk masterpieces
An advance toward an 'electronic nose' urine test for TB
Focus on Fats
New Saudi Arabias of solar energy: Himalaya Mountains, Andes, Antarctica
ACS PressPac - October 12, 2011
A breath-takingly simple test for human exposure to potentially toxic substances
Potential treatment for 'pink eye' epidemic
First opal-like crystals discovered in meteorite
Built like the Dreamliner: 2013 debut of carbon composite cars
First detection of pregnancy protein in older people destined for Alzheimers disease
ACS PressPac - September 28, 2011
New 'smart window' system with unprecedented performance
Toward an improved test for adulterated heparin
Genetically-engineered spider silk for gene therapy
At long last, new plastics for baby bottles, shopping bags, and much more
Queen bee or worker bee? New insights into famous honeybee society caste system
ACS PressPac September 21, 2011
'Super-spaghetti' with heart-healthy label now possible
New technology for recovering valuable minerals from waste rock
High levels of potentially toxic flame retardants in California pregnant women
Good news plus lingering concerns for Deepwater Horizon cleanup workers
Woolly mammoth's secrets for shrugging off cold points toward new artificial blood for humans
ACS PressPac - September 14. 2011
'TF beacons' may light path to new cancer tests and drugs
New type of solar cell retains high efficiency for long periods
Progress in tissue engineering to repair joint damage in osteoarthritis
Boom in fracking for oil and gas recovery sparks new technology
A scientific 'go' for commercial production of vitamin-D enhanced mushrooms
ACS PressPac - September 7, 2011
Gator in your tank: Alligator fat as a new source of biodiesel fuel
Virus uses 'Swiss Army Knife' protein to cause infection
A honey of a natural sunblock for UV-protective clothing: Honeysuckle extract
Concerns about efforts to foster the biofuel boom
Fading ability to taste iron raises health concerns for people over age 50
ACS PressPac - August 17, 2011
High levels of potentially toxic flame retardants in California pregnant women
Genetically-engineered spider silk for gene therapy
New rapid test tells difference between bacterial and viral infections
Consumers' close encounters with nanoparticles
Paper money worldwide contains bisphenol A
ACS PressPac - August 10, 2011
An advance toward an 'electronic nose' urine test for TB
Basis for battery-powered skin patch for wider range of protein-based medicines
'Super sand' for better purification of drinking water
Product Stewardship: Designing for life after the consumer
First opal-like crystals discovered in meteorite
ACS PressPac - August 3, 2011
New invisibility cloak hides objects from human view
Bionic microrobot mimics the 'water strider' and walks on water
Cola detectives test natural flavoring claims for pricey soft drinks
Refocusing the boom in biomarker research
First measurements of HAAs in urine of swimmers and pool workers
ACS PressPac - July 27, 2011
Seaweed as a rich new source of heart-healthy food ingredients
An advance toward ultra-portable electronic devices
Flooding of farmland does not increase levels of potentially harmful flame retardants in milk
Safety testing on Gulf seafood
Successful lab tests on a potential vaccine for heroin addiction
ACS PressPac - July 20, 2011
New method for making human-based gelatin
The unsolved mystery of kava toxicity
Trash to treasure: Turning steel-mill waste into bricks
Light bulb phase-out offers new role for unsung heroes of electronics revolution
PSA test for men could get a second life for breast cancer in women
ACS PressPac - July 13, 2011
Recycling: A new source of indispensible 'rare earth' materials mined mainly in China
New rapid test tells difference between bacterial and viral infections
Most common form of inherited intellectual disability may be treatable
Pinpointing the origin of corpses, fingering fake cheese, and more - with 'isoscapes'
Moving microscopic vision into another new dimension
ACS PressPac - June 29, 2011
New delivery system for Viagra ingredient
China needs improved administrative system for nuclear power safety