Performance enhancing drugs will be discussed during a special half-day symposium entitled "Preventing Doping in Sports: A Herculean Task". The symposium will address scientific and legal aspects of this topic, including designer steroids, regulatory controls and the futuristic topic of "˜gene doping.'
Efforts to control Kudzu and more than 1,100 other invasive plants, which the National Park Service says are overtaking about 4,300 acres of public land every day, cost Americans at least $34.7 billion annually. More than a dozen researchers will discuss strategies for coping with this problem during a one-day symposium.
How does tobacco trigger the more than 170,000 cases of lung cancer that have already been diagnosed this year? While nearly 90 percent of these cases involve smokers, only about 25 percent of all smokers develop lung cancer.
When it comes to fighting stains, "greener" is better. Chemists say they have developed an alternative material for making stain-resistant coatings that does not lead to the production of PFOA, a pervasive chemical that has been termed a "likely carcinogen" by an EPA advisory board.
An unusual type of antibiotic shows promise in defeating deadly "superbugs" "” highly drug-resistant staph bacteria that are an increasing source of hospital-based infections. The antibiotics kill the superbugs by masquerading as components of the bacterial cell wall in order to deactivate a key defense mechanism.
Chemists are scrambling to find new ways to help subdue skin cancer. This cutting-edge research, from better understanding of the skin pigments to lotions that offer the hope of repairing skin damage after a long day in the sun, will be discussed during a two-day symposium.
Reducing vulnerabilities at chemical facilities will be addressed during a special one-day symposium, "The Future of Chemical Plant Security: Where Will We Be in 2015. Among the featured speakers is Charles McQueary, Undersecretary for Science and Technology at the Department of Homeland Security.
Foggy windows and lenses are a nuisance, and in the case of automobile windows, can pose a driving hazard. Now, a group of scientists may have found a permanent solution to the problem. The team has developed a nanoparticle coating that they say can create surfaces that never fog.
Research teams have developed two new classes of broad-spectrum insecticides that show promise as a safer and more effective way to fight pest insects that damage food crops. The insecticides may also help tackle the growing problem of insecticide resistance, the researchers say.
Coffee provides more than just a morning jolt; java is also the number one source of antioxidants in the U.S. diet. "Americans get more of their antioxidants from coffee than any other dietary source. Nothing else comes close," says study leader Joe Vinson, Ph.D.
Chemists and biologists have found a way to detect and estimate the size and structure of a miniscule toxic protein suspected of triggering Alzheimer's disease. The findings could help scientists better understand the disease's underlying mechanisms and lead to the development of new treatments.
Because of such a rich history of generating fun, and because of the important role chemistry plays in producing playthings, the American Chemical Society this year has chosen "The Joy of Toys" as the theme for National Chemistry Week (NCW), Oct. 16-22.
A group of chemists says that adding a mixture of antioxidants to sunscreen may help enhance its protection. In animal studies, they found that a mixture of various topical antioxidants was more effective than single antioxidants.
Sunscreen ingredient suppliers claim that the FDA is dragging its feet on approving new ingredients for sunscreens and delaying implementation of a revised rating system for measuring sun protection.
The world's largest scientific society, the American Chemical Society, has named Laura L. Kiessling, Ph.D., editor-in-chief of ACS Chemical Biology, a new publication scheduled to launch in 2006.
Sen. Pete Domenici (R-N.M.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and a member of the Appropriations and Budget Committees and the Senate Science and Technology Caucus, will receive the American Chemical Society Public Service Award during ceremonies April 5 at the U.S. Capitol.
Sen. Richard (Dick) Durbin (D-Ill.), Democratic Whip and a member of the Appropriation and Judiciary Committees, will receive the American Chemical Society Public Service Award during ceremonies April 5 at the U.S. Capitol Building in the LBJ Room.
Chemists say they have identified a gene that appears to play a key role in the development of type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes, a disease that affects about one million people in the U.S. and is on the rise worldwide.
An antioxidant mixture that may help prevent skin cancer, efforts to genetically engineer bacteria for the mass production of antibiotics, and novel gene therapy vectors that employ the herpes simplex virus to help fight chronic pain and brain cancer are among the new research topics to be addressed.
From promising diagnostic tests to tomorrow's electronics, nanotechnology -- the science and technology of the ultra-small -- is getting bigger all the time. More than 60 presentations highlight nanotechnology's progress and challenges.
Chemists have found evidence in laboratory studies that the immune system may be able to recognize methamphetamine and boost tolerance to the drug through an unusual vaccine-like mechanism.
A new finding could soon benefit people who regularly eat fast-foods that are high in fat. Chemists report they have identified a form of soluble cellulose that, if added to high-fat food, appears to slow fat absorption to a healthier rate and reduce the likelihood of developing insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes.
Maté tea, margaritas and Hispanic-style snacks and cheeses are among the foods that will be discussed during a special one-day symposium, "Chemistry and Flavor of Hispanic Foods," on Tuesday, March 15.
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California are reporting today at the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society progress toward the creation of a system for replicating a modified form of DNA containing an unnatural base pair.
Deliberately spreading disease among the enemy has been occasionally practiced over hundreds of years. But modern bioterrorism is more chilling than ever because of rapidly expanding knowledge about infectious diseases and biotoxins and their potential to wreak havoc in complex, interdependent societies.
As tattoos have grown in popularity, so have complaints of adverse side effects associated with both their application and removal. A new study looked at the chemical composition of a variety of tattoo inks to better understand their potential health risks.
Dusting for fingerprints can sometimes alter the prints, erasing valuable forensic clues. Now, chemists say they have developed a new fingerprint visualization technique using X-rays that leaves prints intact and, in addition, reveals chemical markers that could give investigators new clues for tracking criminals and missing persons.
The American Chemical Society is broadening access to research articles published in its scholarly journals. The Society is introducing two new experimental policies that define how readers can view free digital versions of ACS articles beginning one year after publication.
Schering-Plough Corporation has been designated a "National Partner" by the American Chemical Society for its $100,000 contribution to the ACS Scholars Program which encourages minority students to pursue degrees in the chemical sciences and chemical technology.
Researchers are developing a chemical decoy that shows promise in blocking the toxic brain proteins thought to cause Alzheimer's disease. The decoy, which has only been tested in cell culture, is a special polymer designed by a team of chemical engineers.
Scientists have found a "molecular Achilles heel" in the organism that causes pneumonia, providing a target for the development of a new class of antibiotics that could eventually eradicate the disease.
Over the last half-century, the American Chemical Society's Petroleum Research Fund has played a pivotal role in the careers of chemists, geologists, engineers and other researchers "” including 19 Nobel laureates.
Researchers have developed a powdered form of an anthrax vaccine that could potentially be inhaled through the nose and eliminate the need for needle injections.
Get ready for "flower power": Researchers in England have found a promising method for producing hydrogen from sunflower oil, a development that could lead to cleaner and more efficient hydrogen production for powering automobile fuel cells as well as homes, factories and offices.
A newly developed polymer could help pave the way to faster and longer lasting computers. The polymer, which serves as a much improved lubricant coating for computers' hard disk drives, will be described for the first time.
Compounds that fight obesity, prevent cancer and show promise as futuristic "super pills" that could cut cost of prescription drugs are among the research highlights during a two-day symposium on the health benefits of citrus fruits.
Materials chemists and engineers hope to improve the odds that military planes and helicopters will survive hits by anti-aircraft fire and shrapnel. Researchers are trying to develop polymer films that can almost instantly close up holes ripped through them by high-speed projectiles.
Researchers at the National Cancer Institute have developed a new imaging technique that could be a boon for breast cancer patients. The novel MRI technique could offer surgeons sort of a "road map" for what they need to do before the surgery begins.
One of the most widely used plastics in the world "” PVC "” could be on the verge of becoming more fire retardant and environmentally friendly.
An international gathering of researchers has agreed for the first time to establish uniform measurement standards for antioxidants. The decision could ultimately produce more reliable data for consumers, who face misleading claims about the amount and effect of these disease-fighting compounds.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized five research projects for creative chemistry that show promise for improving the environment.
Four of the nation's top high school chemistry students will represent the United States in the 36th annual International Chemistry Olympiad in Kiel, Germany, July 18-27. They will compete with students from some 60 other countries in the event.
From the lab bench to the supermarket and even into space, scientists will present new multidisciplinary research at the 228th national meeting of the American Chemical Society in Philadelphia, Aug. 22-26.
Artichokes and beans may not be your favorite foods, but when it comes to antioxidants, they are tops. They are among a growing variety of foods with surprisingly high levels of these disease fighters. Researchers say theirs is the largest, most comprehensive such food antioxidant analysis to date.
Top experts look at nanotechnology in a presidential symposium at the American Chemical Society's 227th national meeting. Other topics: insights into mad cow disease, converting greenhouse gases into fuel, a view of the L.A.P.D. crime lab, and developments in stem cell research.
A variety of nanotechnology topics highlight the ACS's 227th national meeting in Anaheim, Calif., March 28-April 1. Leading experts will explore key issues related to this rapidly growing technology in more than a dozen sessions, including a presidential colloquium.
Research papers on homeland security and detection of chemical and biological warfare agents, will be presented at the American Chemical Society's national meeting in New York City Sept. 7-11. Other topics include the health benefits of tea and hormone replacement therapy.
Although starting salaries and employment are down for new chemistry graduates, the picture is not as dark as it is for the general job market, according to the American Chemical Society's latest starting salary survey.
An innovative technique has been proposed for treating and purifying wastewater, which could spare budget-strapped municipalities some of the expense of handling the sludge that remains after treatment.
Cats may adore catnip, but termites hate it. Lab tests show that oil from the catnip plant can repel and kill termites. Researchers hope that eventually a commercial product derived from the oil might provide a less toxic alternative to pesticides used today.
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