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The article calls for papers for the 2006 American Chemical Society national meeting that will be held in San Francisco, California on September 10 to 14, 2006. It includes information about the society's Online Abstract Submittal System, recommended theme, society bylaw governing these papers, and regulations for the acceptance of papers to be presented.

Reports on the calls for abstracts for the 40th American Chemical Society Western Regional Meeting, which will take place on January 22-25, 2006 in Orange County, California. Number of invited symposia; Topics of the planned symposia; Contact information.

The article presents a program of activities for the symposium on polymer chemistry sponsored by the Division of Polymer Chemistry to be held on September 10 to 14, 2006 in San Francisco, California. The event will tackle several topics including "Polymers in Biosensors and Biochips Smart Structures," "General Papers: Polymers in Nanotechnology" and "Polymers in Biosensors and Biochips Microarrays."

The article presents a program of activities for the 232nd American Chemical Society conference to be held in San Francisco, California, related to the Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The event will tackle several papers on functional foods and health, and food allergens, including fundamentals on food allergy, fundamentals on hypoallergenic food and food allergy, and molecular cuisine.

The article provides information on the 232nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society from September 10-14, 2006 in San Francisco, California. About 850 sessions are lined up and more than 9,900 papers will be presented on various topics such as biotechnology, catalysis, nanotechnology and health. An outline of the program is presented.

Reports on the conduction of the 229th American Chemical Society's spring national meeting from March 13 to 17, 2005 in San Diego, California. Offer of the event of over 900 technical sessions and 9000 presentation papers; Exhibition of books, services, instrumentation and safety equipment; Availability of workshops for continuing education and professional development; Focus of the symposia on evolution of the chemical industry until 2015, chemistry academics and public outreach programs.

The article reports that California voters have been given the opportunity to decide on the proposed implementation of the single-use plastic bag prohibition in the state.

The article focuses on a debate surrounding a paper about DNA biochemistry of certain extremophile bacterium from Mono Lake in California. It highlights the criticism posed to the claim that this bacterium appears to incorporate arsenic into their DNA. If the claim is proven true, the article cites its importance in paving way to the existence of extraterrestrial life. But many researchers questioned the tests performed to prove that bacterial DNA incorporates arsenic.

The article provides an overview of activities at associate professor Phil Baran's laboratory on the ground floor of Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California. Baran's students study marine natural products contained in reaction flasks. He claims that he is inspired by his students' eagerness to learn. He holds "boot camp" group meetings where students dissect complex molecules on paper.

The article highlights the American Chemical Society's 232nd National Meeting and Exposition held in September 2006 in San Francisco, California. Research papers submitted at the meeting include the identification of the strongest-smelling compounds called nitrogen heterocycles in cigar-smokers' breath.

Highlights the 229th Americal Chemical Society National Meeting in March 2005 in San Diego, California. Papers delivered at various technical sessions; Development of themes like nanoscience and biotechnology; Fourth annual Fun Run sponsored by the Younger Chemists Committee.

Reports on the activities of the American Chemical Society's Chemical Safety Committee during the society's national meeting held in Anaheim, California in April 2004. Review of position paper on fume hood design regulations by the American Industrial Hygiene Association; Preparation of guide on laboratory safety entitled "Safety for Introductory Chemistry Students"; Draft of third edition of "Chemical Safety Manual for Small Businesses."

Highlights the American Chemical Society National Meeting held in Anaheim, California from March 28 to April 1, 2004. Presentation of research papers; Participation of scientists and exhibitors; Conduction of discussions in nanotechnology business.

Reports that San Francisco, California-based Public Library of Science launched its first peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal. Pre-issue publication of a paper reporting that monkeys can control a robotic arm with their thoughts; Fee per article; Value and feasibility of open-access publication.