American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society, ACS is a congressionally chartered independent membership organization which represents professionals at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry and sciences that involve chemistry.
Most Recent Articles by American Chemical Society:
Contact lenses that change color after releasing drugs into the eye could help doctors determine whether a medication is being delivered to its intended treatment site
Blue roses could be coming soon to a garden near you
October 11, 2018
By expressing bacterial genes, white rose petals can take on a blue hue
WATCH: What makes tardigrades such great survivors
October 11, 2018
Why Tardigrades are Some of the Most Hardcore Critters on the Planet
Natto, the stinky, slimy soybean snack (VIDEO)
September 29, 2018
But many people love its earthy, cheesy flavor or eat it for its supposed health benefits
Protecting probiotics from the stomach
September 29, 2018
A new gel shields probiotic bacteria, like the ones above, from the harsh environment of the stomach
‘Paintable’ chemotherapy shrinks skin tumors in mice
September 29, 2018
A "paintable" treatment for melanoma could shrink skin tumors while avoiding side effects of chemotherapy.
Compound improves social interaction in autism mouse model
September 29, 2018
A new compound tested in mice could someday help children with autism.
Harmful bacteria thrived in post-Hurricane Harvey floodwaters
September 29, 2018
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Green tea compound helps siRNA slip inside cells
September 29, 2018
An antioxidant in green tea can help therapeutic RNAs enter cells
Origami inspires highly efficient solar steam generator
September 29, 2018
Drawing inspiration from origami, researchers have developed a highly efficient solar steam generator.
‘Hoppy’ beer without exploding bottles and too much alcohol
September 29, 2018
The process of "dry-hopping" beer creates a tasty beverage without the concern of exploding bottles or excessive alcohol.
Ants surrender their venomous secrets
September 24, 2018
Researchers are exploring venoms found in insects, such as ants similar to those shown here, for potential therapeutic or pesticidal properites
A wearable device for regrowing hair
September 24, 2018
Treating shaved mice with flexible vertical LEDs (f-VLEDs) regrows hair faster than no treatment (Con) or minoxidil injections (MNX).
Sensors that are literally ‘music to one’s ears’ (video)
September 24, 2018
Musical Instruments as Sensors: A new affordable sensor can detect toxic substances and counterfeit medications
How silver nanoparticles cut odors (VIDEO)
September 22, 2018
Moving forward with mRNA medicines
September 10, 2018
Can mRNA disrupt the drug industry
Biodegradable plastic blends offer new options for disposal
September 10, 2018
To combat plastic waste pollution, researchers are exploring biodegradable plastic blends
A pill for delivering biomedical micromotors
September 10, 2018
These pills could soon be used to deliver tiny micromotors in the human body
DNA-based method detects trace amounts of peanut in foods
September 10, 2018
A sensitive new test can detect trace amounts of peanuts' DNA in food
How “double-acting” baking powder acts twice (VIDEO)
September 6, 2018
Why plastic bottles are recycled into clothes (VIDEO)
August 30, 2018
How drug expiration dates work (VIDEO)
August 23, 2018
The origin of off-taste in onions
August 16, 2018
Researchers have identified the compounds behind the off-taste in processed onions
Oral delivery of nanoparticles
August 16, 2018
Pills are typically preferred over injections, so researchers are taking a step toward an oral nanoparticle formulation
World’s oldest cheese found in Egyptian tomb
August 16, 2018
The tomb of Ptahmes, rediscovered in 2010, is where researchers found what is believed to be the world's oldest cheese
Popping balloons with style
August 10, 2018
WATCH: The chemistry of Yellowstone’s hot springs
August 3, 2018
Synthetic suede gives high-end cars that luxury feel
August 1, 2018
A new device could help explain why babies are born prematurely.
Fast, cheap and colorful 3D printing
August 1, 2018
This brightly colored dragon was produced by 3D printing, using gold nanorods as photosensitizers