Clay weekly context brief for the Chemistry category (ISO week 2026-W44). Clay tracks publications from the Chemistry feed list. Below are recent items from this category, each with its source and a short description of what the publication covers when one is available in the source feed. Recent publications: 1. This implant zaps away high blood sugar in mice Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/biological-chemistry/personalized-medicine/glucose-oxidation-device-electrocatalytic-mice/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Electrocatalytic conversion of glucose to gluconate could help control diabetes without drugs 2. C&EN weekly chemistry news quiz, Oct. 23 Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/analytical-chemistry/cen-weekly-chemistry-news-quiz-october-23/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Test your knowledge of our stories on catalysis, organic synthesis, methane detection, and more 3. Lila Sciences tests AIs ability to find hydrogen catalysts Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/business/start-ups/lila-ai-hydrogen-catalyst-electrolyzer/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Automated laboratory discovers promising palladium materials, but commercial use remains distant 4. New chemistry turns amino acids into sustainable polymers Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/materials/polymers/co2-neutral-amino-acid-polymers/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen New method yields a potential substitute for plastic that puts its carbon dioxide by-product back into the reaction 5. You can get your whole genome sequenced for a few hundred bucks. But should you? Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/biological-chemistry/personalized-medicine/personal-genome-sequencing-home-kits/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Your genome could be hiding secrets about your health. Knowing them might be more trouble than it's worth 6. Policy Watch: EPA action on data center turbines prompts concerns Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/policy/data-center-turbine-h1b-visa-fda/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen A weekly roundup of policy news in the chemical arena and beyond 7. Mining firms are turning to biotechnology to boost production Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/biological-chemistry/biotechnology/mining-firms-turning-biotechnology-boost/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen The need for minerals in batteries and clean technologies is spurring investment 8. Journal of Proteome Research announces next editor in chief Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/journal-proteome-research-announces-next/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Michael J. MacCoss of the University of Washington School of Medicine will lead the journal starting Jan. 1, 2027 9. Microplastics might not be as chemically inert as expected Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/biological-chemistry/toxicology/microplastics-surface-reactive-oxygen-species/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Microparticle surfaces produce reactive oxygen species in water 10. New ACS program recognizes excellence of international members Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/new-acs-program-recognizes-excellence/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen The program, being piloted in China, aims to celebrate professional achievements, scientific contributions, and social impact of international ACS members 11. Johns Hopkins recognized with historic landmark designation for USs first chemistry graduate program Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/johns-hopkins-recognized-historic-landmark/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Ira Remsen, founding faculty member at Johns Hopkins University, established the USs first graduate program in chemistry 12. A novel CRISPR system shreds cellular DNA Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/biological-chemistry/biotechnology/novel-crispr-system-shreds-cellular/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen How Cas12a2 could provide a new way to fight cancer and other diseases 13. Biochemistry professor says a scientists place is in the senate Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/people/profiles/biochemistry-professor-david-sanders-Indiana-election/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Vying for a seat in the Indiana State Senate, David Sanders says we need more people with scientific expertise in elected office 14. University of Michigan professor wins Akron Section Award Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/university-michigan-professor-wins-akron/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen Tim Cernak, a professor of medicinal chemistry and chemistry, is being recognized for his research program 15. First antifungal in new class succeeds in Phase 3 trial Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/pharmaceuticals/drug-development/antifungal-new-class-f2g-shionogi-olorofim-trial-fda/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen F2G and Shionogis olorofim met its goals in a late-stage study, setting the stage for an FDA filing this year 16. Researchers use AI to design protein-digesting enzymes Source: Chemical & Engineering News Link: https://cen.acs.org/physical-chemistry/protein-folding/ai-design-protein-protease/104/web/2026/10?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen The advance opens up potential therapeutic uses for clearing unwanted proteins Sources in this brief: Chemical & Engineering News. Selected 16 of 20 available items for this weekly brief.