science and technology

At GP-write, scientists take first steps on way to synthetic human genome

At the third meeting of GP-write, researchers decide to create virus-resistant human cells




science and technology

SOCMA head Jennifer Abril wants to take the trade association back to its roots

The nontraditional leader of the specialty chemical manufacturers’ association wants to steer it back to its traditional values




science and technology

Taking a wider look at tau modifications

Semisynthesis aids study of posttranslational modifications to key Alzheimer’s protein




science and technology

Cosmetics that take on the stresses of modern life

As consumers worry about light and air pollution, personal care formulators look for ways to safeguard skin from blue light and other environmental assaults




science and technology

David Liu launches Beam Therapeutics to treat genetic diseases with CRISPR base editing

Joined by CRISPR luminaries Feng Zhang and J. Keith Joung, the Harvard chemist raises up to $87 million in funding




science and technology

Abu Dhabi plunges deeper into chemicals

With $45 billion investment, national oil firm seeks diversification away from oil and gas




science and technology

Can single-cell genomics lead to a new wave of drug targets? Celsius Therapeutics thinks so

The start-up, based on the work of Broad Institute scientist Aviv Regev, has raised $65 million to develop therapies for cancer and autoimmune disease




science and technology

Tellurium contamination, on the rise, travels to remote areas from industrial sources

As demand for the rare element grows, researchers trace the history of long-range tellurium deposition 




science and technology

CAS names its 2018 CAS SciFinder Future Leaders

CAS selects Ph.D. and postdoctoral researchers to help shape scientific information




science and technology

Seed partners unveil photosynthesis trait

Benson Hill and Beck’s say corn varieties with the modified gene will yield more per acre




science and technology

Chemjobber’s mailbag

Chemistry blogger answers reader questions on job hunting, changing grad schools, and more in this edition of Bench & Cubicle




science and technology

U.S. Army bioengineer develops high-tech fabrics to keep soldiers warm, dry, and safe

Paola D’Angelo discusses how her team develops high-performance textiles to protect and support soldiers on the battlefield




science and technology

Small molecule could help modulate the microbiome 

An inhibitor of starch-digesting enzymes stunts the growth of certain gut bacteria




science and technology

Making aluminum without making CO<sub>2</sub>

Apple backs new process that promises oxygen as by-product instead




science and technology

Rise in CFC emissions threatens ozone recovery

Rogue trichlorofluoromethane likely originates from production facilities in East Asia




science and technology

El aumento de las emisiones de CFC amenaza la recuperación de la capa de ozono

El triclorofluorometano probablemente se origine en fábricas del este de Asia




science and technology

Small molecule could help modulate the microbiome

An inhibitor of starch-digesting enzymes stunts the growth of certain gut bacteria




science and technology

Zapata Computing launches to give chemists quantum computing powers

Start-up wants to foster a quantum leap in molecular problem-solving




science and technology

Dissolvable device could signal how recovery’s going after orthopedic surgery

Stretchable strain and pressure sensor might one day guide rehabilitation




science and technology

Chemical analysis of bones fills gaps in history

Listen as we visit the Smithsonian to learn how stable isotope analysis can reveal the stories behind skeletons




science and technology

Agent stops common cold virus replication

In cells, inhibitor created by fragment-based drug design prevents rhinovirus from reproducing




science and technology

Economy buoys Japanese chemical makers

Strong demand and Chinese environment controls lead to robust earnings




science and technology

Accent Therapeutics launches to target the epitranscriptomic RNA code in cancer

With $40 million series A funding, the start-up will develop inhibitors of proteins that make chemical modifications to RNA




science and technology

Periodic graphics: Soap versus body wash

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning explains the similarities and differences between the two bath products




science and technology

Massive Attack’s space-age anniversary and an out-of-this-world vista




science and technology

EPA revises Obama-era industrial safety regulation

Updated following the West, Texas, fertilizer explosion, rule is intended to prevent incidents at facilities handling large amounts of hazardous materials




science and technology

When a great researcher isn’t a great person




science and technology

James D. Crum




science and technology

Yadollah (Yadi) Delaviz




science and technology

Robert L. Lichter




science and technology

Roy C. Tulee




science and technology

Owen W. Webster




science and technology

ACS’s educational outreach: When rain gives way to flowers




science and technology

U.K. builds Graphene City with new innovation center




science and technology

DIC and Checkerspot collaborate on polyols




science and technology

Business Roundup




science and technology

Reactions




science and technology

Benson Hill and Beck’s unveil corn yield trait




science and technology

Enerkem gets green light for Spanish waste-to-methanol plant




science and technology

China’s Tianqi to get stake in Chilean lithium maker SQM




science and technology

Ardena acquires Syntagon to boost APIs




science and technology

Axiom Exergy raises $7.6 million for chill battery




science and technology

The good times keep rolling in pharmaceutical chemicals

Exhibitors at CPhI North America report another year of record growth and investment




science and technology

Gene editors grapple with standardization

On the brink of patient trials, genome-editing heavyweights and regulators meet to set up voluntary standards




science and technology

Nurturing cannabis

Business is booming, but the industry is handicapped by shifting rules and major research gaps




science and technology

Gilead’s Kite adds cell therapy manufacturing capacity




science and technology

Merck’s Ebola vaccine arrives in Congo




science and technology

Lilly acquires AurKa




science and technology

Celsius Therapeutics launches to tap single-cell genomics for drug discovery




science and technology

Chemours invests in GenX controls