American Chemical Society

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The American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world's largest scientific society. With more than 150,000 members in 140+ countries, the American Chemical Society is the premier home of chemistry professionals. The The American Chemical Society describes its mission as follows:
 
“Founded in 1876 and chartered by the U.S. Congress, we are the world’s largest scientific society.”

“Our mission is to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people.”

“Our vision is to improve people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry.”

Noticias de esta Compañia

 American Chemical Society (ACS)
Septiembre 01, 2011

Potatoes can reduce blood pressure without weight gain

The potato’s stereotype as a fattening food for health-conscious folks to avoid is getting another revision today as scientists report that just a couple servings of spuds a day reduces blood pressure almost as much as oatmeal without causing weight ga...
 Boosting antioxidants in potato. Credits:Kazunori Hironaka
Agosto 25, 2010

Boosting anti-oxidant levels in potato with electric currents or ultrasound

Although potatoes are for most people not the first food that comes to mind as a source of anti-oxidants, potatoes ARE an important source for healthful anti-oxidants and polyphenols.