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7 acids you can (safely) put on your face: Explore the organic acids used in chemical peels and other personal care products. cen.acs.org/business/special…
Researchers have reported that they've combined two approaches to heat up immunity against solid tumors. The result is one molecule that can be both a checkpoint degrader and a cancer vaccine. cen.acs.org/pharmaceuticals/…
Sensory overload: encapsulated fragrances and flavors can infuse gifts with the essence of fresh pastries or even bacon-wrapped sausage. cen.acs.org/business/consume…
Platinum has long powered hydrogenation reactions across the chemical industry. But its cost and limited supply have pushed chemists to search for cheaper, Earth-abundant alternatives. cen.acs.org/synthesis/cataly…
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The first day of San Francisco’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, usually punctuated by major announcements of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and high-dollar licensing deals, had no such news to kick off 2026. cen.acs.org/pharmaceuticals/…
This week in the C&EN Magazine: A look back at 15 of ACS’s most consequential presidents The headlines we expect in 2026 C&EN’s World Chemical Outlook for 2026. Read more: cen.acs.org/magazine/104/104…
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Aurora Therapeutics has emerged from stealth with $16 million in funding from Menlo Ventures to expand the potential of gene editing to treat rare diseases. Its initial program focuses on phenylketonuria, a genetic metabolic disorder. cen.acs.org/business/start-u…
This array of bolts looks heavy duty, but the impressive part is happening below it. Andrea Klenotiz and other scientists at Lectrolyst were preparing this electrochemical reactor—the stack of plates under the rods—for a demonstration: cen.acs.org/environment/gree…#CENChemPics
ALT A woman in a lab coat uses a rotary tool to tighten one of a series of about 35 rods going around the perimeter of a stack of metal plates that make up an electrochemical stack. The hands and tools of several other people can be seen tightening other rods.
Jan. 13 Business Watch: Plants close in Brazil and the UK; Lilly to pay $1.2 billion for Ventyx
Here’s what we’re watching in chemistry business news this week: cen.acs.org/business/Jan-13-…
Chemists have constructed the complex natural products secalosides A and B from simple chemical building blocks for the first time. cen.acs.org/biological-chemi…
As US teachers discover more and more legacy chemicals in schools, funding for cleanup is hard to find. Educators, nonprofits, and local governments are stepping in to help. cen.acs.org/education/k-12-e…
Nominate an innovative early-career chemist for the Talented 12 Class of 2026. Celebrate bold ideas and global impact in chemistry. Deadline to submit is January 20. Nominate someone now: cen.acs.org/sections/talente…#CENT12
The unique location of Xizang University in Lhasa, Tibet, China (seen here from afar) allowed researchers to disentangle the health effects of ozone-derived carbonyls from ozone itself. cen.acs.org/environment/atmo…