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Press Center Highlightsfrom“The World Series of Science”
August 19, 2012244th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, world’s largest scientific societyAugust 19-23, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA
August 19, 20126:00 a.m. ACS Press Center opens, Room 304, Pennsylvania Convention Center
7:00 a.m. Complimentary continental breakfast
8:30 a.m. –– Online Press ConferenceEMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: Sunday, Aug.19, 2012, 10:45 a.m. Eastern Time New space-age insulating material for homes, clothing and other everyday uses
A major improvement in the world’s lightest solid material and best solid insulating material, described here today, may put more of this space-age wonder into insulated clothing, refrigerators with thinner walls that hold more food, building insulation and other products.
Mary Ann B. Meador, Ph.D.NASA Glenn Research Center
9:00 a.m. –– Online Press ConferenceEMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time Simple new test to combat counterfeit drug problem in developing countries
In a thrust against the major problem of counterfeit medicines sold in developing countries, which causes thousands of illnesses and deaths annually, scientists today described development of a simple, paper-strip test that people could use to identify counterfeit versions of one of the most-frequently faked medicines in the world.
Toni L. O. Barstis, Ph.D. Saint Mary's College Diana Vega Pantoja University of Notre DameLiz Bajema University of Notre Dame
10:00 a.m. –– Online Press ConferenceEMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, 3 p.m. Eastern Time
“DNA wires” could help physicians diagnose disease
In a discovery that defies the popular meaning of the word “wire,” scientists have found that Mother Nature uses DNA as a wire to detect the constantly occurring genetic damage and mistakes that ― if left unrepaired ― can result in diseases like cancer and underpin the physical and mental decline of aging. That topic ― DNA wires and their potential use in identifying people at risk for certain diseases ― is the focus of a plenary talk here today during the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest scientific society.
Jacqueline K. Barton, Ph.D. California Institute of TechnologyChad A. Mirkin, Ph.D.Northwestern UniversityBuddy D. Ratner, Ph.D.University of WashingtonJohn T. Santini, Ph.D.On Demand Therapeutics
10:30 a.m. –– Online Press ConferenceEMBARGOED FOR RELEASE:Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Meddling with male malaria mosquito “mating plug” to control an epidemic
Using information about the unique mating practices of the male malaria mosquito ― which, unlike any other insect, inserts a plug to seal its sperm inside the female ― scientists are zeroing in on a birth-control drug for Anopheles mosquitoes, deadly carriers of the disease that threatens 3 billion people, has infected more than 215 million and kills 655,000 annually.
Richard H. G. Baxter, Ph.D.Yale University
11:30 a.m. –– Online Press ConferenceEMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, 8:45 a.m. Eastern TimePresenter will not be present for briefing, but will call in from Pittsburgh
Red wine compound could help seniors walk away from mobility problems
In a stride toward better health in later life, scientists reported today that resveratrol, the so-called “miracle molecule” found in red wine, might help improve mobility and prevent life-threatening falls among older people. The finding, believed to be the first of its kind, was presented today to some 14,000 scientists and others gathered at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest scientific society.
Jane E. Cavanaugh, Ph.D.,Duquesne University
1:00 p.m. –– Online Press ConferenceEMBARGOED FOR RELEASE:Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, 6 a.m. Eastern Time
New American Chemical Society “Heroes of Chemistry”: Developed new drugs and technology that cuts heating and cooling bills
The scientists behind three inventions that touch the lives of millions of people around the world will be inducted into a coveted scientific “Hall of Fame” today as the latest Heroes of Chemistry named by the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world’s largest scientific society. The ceremony, held at the 244th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, which continues here through Thursday, will confer public recognition on three scientific teams.
Novartis: Paul Manley, Ph.D., Gabriele Fendrich, Ph.D., Werner Breitenstein, Ph.D., and Sandra Jacob, Ph.D. Merck: Ashok Arasappan, Ph.D., Frank Bennett, Ph.D., Stéphane Bogen, Ph.D., F. George Njoroge, Ph.D., and Srikanth Venkatraman, Ph.D.Arkema, Inc.: Dave Russo, Ph.D., Jeff Stricker, Ph.D., Georg Lindner, Jeremy Nihart, Ryan Smith, Ph.D., Connie Lo, Jing Ming Mai and Clem McKown.
1:30 p.m. –– Snacks and beverages
2:00 p.m. –– Online Press ConferenceEMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time
Good mood foods: Some flavors in some foods resemble a prescription mood stabilizer
New evidence reveals the possibility of mood-enhancing effects associated with some flavors, stemming at least in part from natural ingredients bearing a striking chemical similarity to valproic acid, a widely used prescription mood-stabilizing drug, scientists reported here today. This effect joins those previously reported for chocolate, teas and some other known comfort foods.
Karina Martinez-Mayorga, Ph.D.Universidad Nacional Autonoma de MexicoTerry L. Peppard, Ph.D.Robertet Flavors, Inc.
2:30 p.m. –– Online Press ConferenceEMBARGOED FOR RELEASE:Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, 11 a.m. Eastern Time
New technology combats global pandemic of drug counterfeiting
Drug counterfeiting is so common in some developing countries that patients with serious diseases in Southeast Asia and elsewhere are at risk of getting a poor-quality drug instead of one with ingredients that really treat their illness, a scientist involved in combating the problem said here today.
Facundo M. Fernández, Ph.D.Georgia Institute of Technology
5:00 p.m. –– Press Center closes
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