ACS News Service May 18 PressPac.doc

ACS News Service May 18 PressPac.doc

News Items in This Edition:

-Potentially toxic flame retardants detected in baby products

-Most common form of inherited intellectual disability may be treatable

-New method of unreeling cocoons could extend silk industry beyond Asia

-Does selenium prevent cancer?  It may depend on which form people take

-Safety concerns about adulterated drug ingredients