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Disparity between Bacterial Phylogeny and Physiology p.714
Laurie A. Achenbach and John D. Coates
Comparing 16S rRNA sequences to assess relationships can be a powerful tool, but its limitations need to be considered

Specimens from Wild Chimpanzees, Mangabey Monkeys Yield Clues on HIV Origins p.716

Dispute over Safety of Organic Veggies Revolves around Microbiology p.717

Prairie Dogs Plagued by Yersinia pestis p.718

Biofilm-Based Semiconductor Biochips p.719

Vaccine Policy Forecasting Proves Tricky in a Risk-Averse Climate p.721

Misconceptions of Vaccine Risks Dispelled-Another Chapter p.721

Global Hepatitis B Vaccination Goals: Ambitiously Circumscribed p.722

Red Wine, Sea Sponge are Sources for Potential Drugs p.723

Microbial Genomics Poised for Progress p.727 [PDF]
Jeffrey L. Fox
Academy report urges better coordination and rethinking of data release policies; also anticipates efficiencies and keen insights from genomics

C. pneumoniae and Atherosclerosis: Causal or Coincidental Link? p.732 [PDF]
Joseph Ngeh and Sandeep Gupta
Concerted efforts, perhaps involving meta-analysis of ongoing clinical trials, are needed to establish the nature of that link

Type III Protein Pathway Exports Salmonella Flagella p.738 [PDF]
Robert M. Macnab
These bacteria move most of the flagellum across the cell membrane using means similar to those used for secreting virulence factors

Doudoroff's Blue p.711

Dental Unit Waterlines: Redesigning Is the Key p.712

Spacers Online p.712