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India aims to be a global hub for drug production




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Huge 2-D metallo-supramolecule

Self-assembled supramolecular grid measures 20 nm across




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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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Scaling up remdesivir amid the coronavirus crisis

Manufacturing experts weigh in on Gilead's challenge in making its potential COVID-19 treatment




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Scaling up remdesivir amid the coronavirus crisis

Manufacturing experts weigh in on Gilead's challenge in making its potential COVID-19 treatment




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US chemical output to drop this year

Novel coronavirus shutdown is choking demand for chemicals as well as investment, key trade group says




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Syria is responsible for 3 chemical weapons attacks in 2017, investigation says

Lab tests form part of the evidence for investigation and identification team's report




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How genomic epidemiology is tracking the spread of COVID-19 locally and globally

The novel coronavirus is challenging genome sequencing technology and data processing like never before




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Heavy water causes yeast to build cell wall in overdrive

Researchers pinpoint how cells respond to an unusual stressor




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Clinical trials planned to put hydroxychloroquine to the test for COVID-19

The antimalaria drug will be tested for treating or preventing the disease in thousands of people worldwide




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BASF collaborates on chemical bar code




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Merck KGaA ramps up viral vaccine and gene therapy manufacturing




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Takasago buys stake in pine chemicals firm




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Electrocatalytic method converts CO₂ to ethylene and ethanol

Fluorine-doped copper catalyst boosts efficiency and selectivity




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J. Kent Masters takes the helm at Albemarle




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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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Video: Mucus inspires sticky, stretchy, antibacterial material

Made with bacteria-killing carvacrol oil, the new substance might be used as an adhesive or coating




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COVID-19 is reshaping the pharmaceutical supply chain

The coronavirus pandemic may mark a rebalancing of where drugs are made as nations recognize a security imperative




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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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Does the FDA's authorization for chloroquine impede clinical trials for COVID-19 drugs?

Despite the hype, support for the use of chloroquine and its relative hydroxychloroquine outside a clinical trial remains mixed




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Dry cleaning solvent poses health risks to workers and consumers

US EPA draft evaluation finds neurological effects associated with exposure to perchloroethylene




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ACS Exams Institute offers ‘nonsecure' versions of its general and organic chemistry exams

One-time tests can be taken by students learning remotely during the coronavirus pandemic




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As they scramble to shore up supplies, small firms brace for a recession

Early signs of a downturn in demand herald a season of unprecedented uncertainty




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US national labs offer royalty-free patent licenses

The nonexclusive licenses, available on more than 1,000 technologies, will expire at the end of 2020




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ACS honors 4 industrial teams with its 2020 Heroes of Chemistry award

Innovations have led to advances in cataract surgery, water purification, semiconductor fabrication, and tuberculosis drugs




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Making lithium-ion batteries more environmentally friendly

New process uses water-soluble binders to avoid the need for organic solvents in manufacturing and recycling




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What is an allergy sensitizer, and how does a chemical become one?

One researcher now risks death if she enters her former lab building




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How big pharma firms are quietly collaborating on new coronavirus antivirals

Behind the scenes, companies including Novartis, Takeda, and Gilead are collaborating in a loose alliance. Their work might not be done in time to stop COVID-19, but they hope it can prevent the next pandemic




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Vertex signs viral vector R&D pact with Affinia




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BASF launches an e-commerce portal for its polyisobutene business




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Mitsubishi will acquire materials firm Gelest




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Waters furloughs workers and cuts salaries after tepid results




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How structural biologists revealed the new coronavirus's structure so quickly

Scientists detail the steps they took to determine the structures of SARS-CoV-2's proteins and the next steps toward COVID-19 treatments




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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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Chemists elected to National Academy of Sciences

Prestigious recognition honors distinguished achievements in research




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US Chemical Safety Board remains short-staffed

Board has 1 member and has 10 open investigator positions




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US Chemical Safety Board remains short staffed

Board has 1 member and 10 open investigator positions




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An emerging antiviral takes aim at COVID-19

EIDD-2801 wasn't designed to fight the novel coronavirus, but its chemistry might make it an ideal weapon in this pandemic and the next




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US National Science Board outlines vision for science in 2030

Critical needs include funding emerging fields, investing in infrastructure, and ensuring diversity




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Neural network measures gas below a sensor's limit

A deep learning algorithm can find signals buried in noise




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Computational researchers pledge openness in COVID-19 studies

Hundreds of researchers commit to sharing data and tools so they can better work together to understand and treat SARS-CoV-2




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Pandemic hits first-quarter chemical earnings

Many results are down, and executives with US firms see the impact from COVID-19 growing




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Knowde and CheMondis advance chemical e-commerce




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Polyhydroxyalkanoate start-up RWDC raises $135 million




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R&D chemical maker Liverpool Chirochem raises $2.8 million




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Alexion to acquire biotech firm Portola




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US EPA green-lights genetically modified mosquito




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US FDA adjusts course on validating COVID-19 antibody tests




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Some White House staff to wear masks after valet tests positive: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Friday said certain White House staff members have started wearing face masks, one day after the White House said his personal valet had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.




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Member of US Vice President's staff tests positive for coronavirus -official

A member of US Vice President Mike Pence's staff has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, briefly delaying his Friday flight to Iowa and prompting some fellow passengers on Air Force Two to disembark, according to a White House official.