d

Trichloroethylene poses risks to workers and consumers, EPA says

Draft assessment confirms concerns about health effects of chlorinated solvent




d

Turning down the heat turns up better perovskites

Lower-temperature process improves the efficiency of single-crystal solar cells




d

Gilead buys immuno-oncology-focused Forty Seven

The $4.9 billion deal adds a mid-stage cancer drug to the big biotech's pipeline




d

Researchers grow thin 2-D insulator on large scale

Single-crystal boron nitride could enable the use of 2-D materials for transistors in computer chips




d

Pittcon goes ahead despite coronavirus concerns

Product launches and champagne toasts at instrumentation conference bely worries about infection




d

Limiting global warming is getting harder, analysis says

Without policy changes, the gap between actual greenhouse gas emission reductions and those needed to hit climate targets will continue to widen




d

Faulty probes are to blame for CDC coronavirus testing woes

Early batches of the test can still be used, CDC says, while affirming it will deploy new kits




d

US regulators take steps to boost hemp, CBD markets

USDA delays some requirements for growers, FDA seeks more data on cannabidiol products




d

$8.3 billion allocated for US coronavirus response

Congress opts for open-ended support for federal and local agencies




d

Researchers in China report structure of the novel coronavirus bound to its human target

The structure shows the first steps of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and could help in drug discovery




d

Julie Zimmerman named editor in chief of <i>Environmental Science and Technology</i>




d

Philip Proteau to helm <i>Journal of Natural Products</i>




d

Gilead and Moderna lead on coronavirus treatments

Gilead has a head start on an antiviral, while Moderna is pursuing a novel mRNA vaccine




d

Pittcon goes ahead despite coronavirus

Product launches and champagne toasts belied worries about infection




d

Biogen to develop zinc finger therapies with Sangamo




d

First in vivo CRISPR gene editing in humans




d

Genentech strikes cancer drug deal with Bicycle




d

Ingevity CEO Wilson resigns unexpectedly




d

AI finds molecules that kill bacteria, but would they make good antibiotics?

Experts praise the approach while remaining skeptical that the highlighted molecules could reach the clinic




d

BASF aims for 30% women in leadership




d

Lilac Solutions raises funds for new lithium extraction method




d

Sanofi creating new firm from its drug-making facilities

Venture will combine 6 active pharmaceutical ingredient production sites in Europe




d

C16 raises funds for palm oil fermentation




d

Calysta and Adisseo plan fish feed venture in Asia




d

Dipharma places a kilo lab in Kalamazoo




d

South Korean joint venture to make hydrogen peroxide from steel byproduct




d

Scientists' favorite DIY lab equipment, and making lab trash live on




d

Actinide orbitals drive C–C coupling

Reaction creates actinide 2-metallabiphenylenes




d

Gold coating helps illuminate hosiery

Electrodes made from pantyhose are the basis of light-emitting fabrics that can stretch and change display patterns




d

Beryllium radical cation isolated

First Be(I) compounds to be crystallized could open up new main-group chemistry




d

How to answer difficult interview questions




d

Photocatalyst converts fatty acids to diesel and jet-fuel molecules selectively

Method provides petroleum-free way to turn industrial biowaste into valuable commodity




d

How to make aziridines from olefins without expensive metals

Double bonds form nitrogen-containing 3-membered rings thanks to a reactive yet fleeting oxaziridine intermediate




d

DSM to acquire human milk oligosaccharide firm Glycom




d

Jennifer Doudna's tips for new entrepreneurs

As the founder of multiple biotech firms, C&EN's guest editor has learned a thing or two about the challenges and triumphs of starting a company. We asked her to share her best advice for budding academic entrepreneurs




d

BioCellection's Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao aim to make treasure out of plastic trash

Shocked to learn how little plastic gets recycled, the duo founded a company so they could make a difference




d

Cristina Sáenz de Pipaón wants to put CO<sub>2</sub> to good use

Her company, Orchestra Scientific, is developing membrane technology to separate carbon dioxide from other gases and use it as a product




d

Amy Ripka on being a CEO: ‘Nobody ever got anywhere by listening to no'

Lucy Therapeutics founder is taking an atypical approach to finding drugs for central nervous system diseases




d

Sarah Richardson on prestige publishing: ‘Luckily, I don't give a crap about that'

Her company, MicroByre, is proving that wild microbes can be engineered to produce useful chemicals




d

Amy Prieto is building safer, more powerful batteries

With Prieto Battery, the Colorado State professor has redesigned the lithium-ion battery from the bottom up




d

Erika Milczek is replacing banned chemicals in consumer products

With Curie Co., the entrepreneur designs alternatives to compounds like parabens that have fallen out of favor with retailers




d

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on her career: ‘I call myself an accidental entrepreneur'

Barred as a woman from becoming a brewer in India, Mazumdar-Shaw instead founded biotech firm Biocon and today focuses on affordable health care




d

Mariana Matus means to combat the opioid epidemic with chemical data

Her company, Biobot Analytics, is analyzing wastewater to give communities the information they need for the battle




d

Olga Malinkiewicz wants to make good on the promise of perovskites

Her company, Saule Technologies, has a low-cost process to print the solar cells on a multitude of materials




d

Yamuna Krishnan's goal: Find drugs for neurodegenerative diseases

Her company, Esya Labs, is developing DNA nanodevices that track drug responses, screen for new therapies, and more




d

Paula Hammond on women in science: Life will always be busy; start a company anyway

The MIT chemical engineering head is charting a course into the start-up world with LayerBio




d

Naomi Halas on being a scientist: ‘We need to be attracted to the big, hard problems'

Nanotech pioneer aims to pursue grand challenges rather than just write about them




d

Samantha Du builds biotechs, and everyone in China follows

Known as Big Sister for her mentorship, Du and her newest firm, Zai Lab, are setting new standards in Asia




d

After launching 7 companies in 12 years, Carolyn Bertozzi says she's not slowing down

Prolific biotech business founder says she's always on the lookout for problem-solving opportunities




d

Frances Arnold on founding a company: ‘Building the right teams is critical'

Nobel Prize winner wants to solve real-world problems with directed evolution