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Public Release: 20-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingLittle known type of cholesterol may pose the greatest heart disease risk Researchers are reporting that a little known type of cholesterol, oxycholesterol, may be a bigger heart disease threat than other forms of cholesterol. The study could lead to new targets and treatments to prevent or reduce heart disease, the number one cause of death in the US. The study is scheduled for presentation in August at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, held in Washington, D.C. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 19-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingHidden treasure: Technique reveals buried image in famed illustrator's painting Researchers are reporting the use of a new X-ray imaging technique to reveal unprecedented details of a painting hidden beneath another painting by famed American illustrator N.C. Wyeth. The nondestructive technique could reveal new insights into the artist's technique, and potentially reveal hidden images in hundreds of Old Master paintings, the researchers say. Their study is scheduled for presentation in August at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Washington, D.C. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 19-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingHomes pollute: Linked to 50 percent more water pollution than previously believed Scientists are reporting some unsettling news about homes in the residential areas of California. The typical home there -- and probably elsewhere in the country -- is an alarming and probably underestimated source of water pollution, according to a new study scheduled for presentation in August at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 19-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingToward limitless energy: National Ignition Facility focus of symposium, Aug. 19-20 Chemists are preparing to play an important but often unheralded role in determining the success of one of the largest and most important scientific experiments in history -- next year's initial attempts at the National Ignition Facility to produce the world's first controlled nuclear fusion reaction. The experiment could lead to a limitless new source of energy. It will be discussed during the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, held in Washington, D.C. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 19-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingPlastics in oceans decompose, release hazardous chemicals, surprising new study says In the first study to look at what happens over the years to the billions of pounds of plastic waste floating in the world's oceans, scientists are reporting that plastics -- reputed to be virtually indestructible -- decompose with surprising speed and release potentially toxic substances into the water. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 19-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingPainless 'microneedle' patch may take the sting out of shots Scientists at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society report the design of a painless patch that may someday render hypodermic needles -- as well as annual flu shots -- a thing of the past. Lined with tiny "microneedles," these patches could make treatment of diabetes and a wide range of other diseases safer, more effective and less painful. Used as tiny hypodermic needles, they could improve treatment of macular degeneration and other diseases of the eye. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 19-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingRomantic, candle-lit dinners: An unrecognized source of indoor air pollution Burning candles made from paraffin wax -- the most common kind used to infuse rooms with romantic ambiance, warmth, light and fragrance -- is an unrecognized source of exposure to indoor air pollution, including the known human carcinogens, scientists are reporting. Their study is scheduled for presentation in August at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, held in Washington, D.C. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 19-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingToward making smart phone touchscreens more glare and smudge resistant Scientists have discovered the secret to easing one of the great frustrations of the millions who use smart phones, portable media players and other devices with touchscreens: reducing their tendency to smudge and cutting glare from sunlight. They report development of a test for evaluating and improving the performance of such smudge- and reflection-resistant coatings. Their study is scheduled for presentation in August at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 18-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingThey're alive! Megacities breathe, consume energy, excrete wastes and pollute A scientific trend to view the world's biggest cities as analogous to living, breathing organisms is fostering a deep new understanding of how poor air quality in megacities can harm residents, people living far downwind and also play a major role in global climate change. That's the conclusion of a report on the "urban metabolism" model of megacities scheduled for presentation at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Washington, D.C. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 18-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingTobacco plants yield the first vaccine for the dreaded 'cruise ship virus' Scientists have used a new vaccine production technology to develop a vaccine for norovirus, a dreaded cause of diarrhea and vomiting that may be the second most common viral infection in the United States after the flu. Sometimes called the "cruise ship virus," this microbe can spread like wildfire through passenger liners, schools, offices and military bases. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 18-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingA chemist's discovery breathes new life into the old South A little-known discovery in 1932 by Georgia chemist Charles Holmes Herty engendered the pulp and paper industry in the southeastern United States. The discovery will be described in a presentation in August at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, held in Washington, D.C. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 18-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingWhole grain cereals, popcorn rich in antioxidants, not just fiber, new research concludes In a first-of-its kind study, scientists reported that snack foods like popcorn and many popular breakfast cereals contain surprisingly large amounts of healthful antioxidant substances called polyphenols. Their study is scheduled for presentation in August at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Washington, D.C. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 17-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingSecrets of the sandcastle worm could yield a powerful medical adhesive Scientists have copied the natural glue secreted by a tiny sea creature called the sandcastle worm in an effort to develop a long-sought medical adhesive needed to repair bones shattered in battlefield injuries, car crashes and other accidents. They reported on the adhesive here today at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 17-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingAdvance toward an 'electronic tongue' with a taste for sweets In an advance toward an "electronic tongue," scientists are reporting development of a disposable, low-cost sensor that is capable of quickly and accurately identifying 14 common sweeteners based on easy-to-read color changes. The sensor could be used as a quality control device for use in the food and beverage industry, they say. Their study is scheduled for presentation in August at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, held in Washington, D.C. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 16-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National Meeting'Killer spices' provide eco-friendly pesticides for organic fruits and veggies Researchers are reporting that well-known spices such as rosemary, thyme, clove and mint are becoming organic agriculture's key weapons against insect pests as the industry tries to satisfy demands for fruits and veggies among the growing portion of consumers who want food produced in more natural ways. A study on these so-called "killer spices" is scheduled for presentation in August at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, held in Washington, D.C. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 16-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingNew 'biofactories' produce rare healing substances in the endangered Devil's claw plant Deep in Africa's Kalahari Desert lies the "Devil's claw," a plant that may hold the key to effective treatments for arthritis, tendinitis and other illnesses that affect millions each year. Unfortunately, years of drought have pushed the Devil's claw toward extinction, so scientists are scrambling to devise new ways to produce the valuable medicinal chemicals of the Devil's claw and other rare plants. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 16-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingNew study expands the list of hazardous chemicals in smokeless tobacco Attention all smokeless tobacco users! It's time to banish the comforting notion that snuff and chewing tobacco are safe because they don't burn and produce inhalable smoke like cigarettes. A study that looked beyond the well-researched tobacco hazards, nitrosamines and nicotine, has discovered a single pinch -- the amount in a portion -- of smokeless tobacco exposes the user to the same amount of another group of dangerous chemicals as the smoke of five cigarettes. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 16-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingTo understand the universe, science calls on the ultrasmall A special three-day symposium focusing on the neutrino, a strange subatomic particle that could help answer some of the universe's most compelling questions, is scheduled for Aug. 16-18 at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Washington, D.C. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 16-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingNew study: Up to 90 percent of US paper money contains traces of cocaine You probably have cocaine in your wallet, purse, or pocket. Sound unlikely or outrageous? Think again! In what researchers describe as the largest, most comprehensive analysis to date of cocaine contamination in banknotes, scientists are reporting that cocaine is present in up to 90 percent of paper money in the United States, particularly in large cities such as Baltimore, Boston and Detroit. The scientists found traces of cocaine in 95 percent of the banknotes analyzed from Washington, D.C., alone. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 16-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingThe buzz on an amazing new mosquito repellent: Will it fly? After searching for more than 50 years, scientists finally have discovered a number of new mosquito repellents that beat DEET, the gold standard for warding off those pesky, sometimes disease-carrying insects. The stuff seems like a dream come true. It makes mosquitoes buzz off three times longer than DEET, the active ingredient in many of today's bug repellents. It does not have the unpleasant odor of DEET. And it does not cause DEET's sticky-skin sensation. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 16-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingNew eco-friendly self-cleaning material tough on stains, light on effort Scientists are reporting development of a new coating for glass, plastics and a range of other materials that would enable consumers to wipe away oils with plain water. They note that the material can be added to common window cleaning sprays, and used to prevent bathroom mirrors, automobile windshields and other surfaces from fogging up. The study is scheduled for presentation at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Washington, D.C. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 16-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingNeedle-free, inhalant powder measles vaccine could save thousands of lives The first inhalable vaccine for measles is moving toward clinical trials next year in India, where the disease still sickens millions of infants and children and kills almost 200,000 annually, according to researchers. The dry-powder vaccine is a perfect fit for use in back-roads areas of developing countries that may lack access to electricity and needles, the scientists say. Their report is scheduled for presentation at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 16-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingNew insights into the 'smell of death' could help recover bodies in disasters and solve crimes In an advance toward the first portable device for detecting human bodies buried in disasters and at crime scenes, scientists are reporting early results from a project to establish the chemical fingerprint of death. The study could also lead to an electronic device that could determine the time elapsed since death quickly, accurately and onsite. It is scheduled for presentation in August at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Washington, D.C. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 16-Aug-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingArabic chemists from the 'Golden Age' given long overdue credit It is a little known fact that Arabic scientists made important contributions to the fields of astronomy, geography, engineering and mathematics, and chemistry that last to this day, a researcher reports. His study is scheduled for presentation in August at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. Contact: Michael Bernstein
Public Release: 11-May-2009
American Chemical Society 238th National MeetingNews media registration opens for ACS National Meeting in Washington, D.C., Aug. 16-20 Mark your calendars for the 238th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, which will be held Aug. 16-20, 2009, in Washington, D.C. Contact: Michael Bernstein
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