ASM News Vol 61, Num 11, December, 1995

December, 1995

FORUM

Meeting the Food Challenge					p616
Susan Harlander

There are several relevant issues to the food challenge: population, food and agriculture policies, sustainability, and nutrition. Coordination at the federal level is critical. Research must be focused on national needs and priorities.

CURRENT TOPICS


Surveys Obscure the Health of Academic Microbiology		p618
Ever-Changing HIV Ubiquitous at ICAAC				p619
Combinations, New Drugs Outperform AZT in
AIDS Patients							p620
Atypical Pneumonia Agents Are Joining the Mainstream		p621
Ebola Virus May Spread by Means of Skin Contacts		p622
Levy Outlines Ploy for Overcoming Tetracycline
Resistance							p623
Falkow: Imagine the Pathogen's Strategy to Trap It		p623
Epidemiologist Warns of Emerging Enteric Pathogens		p624

FEATURES

What if Bacteria Are Modular Organisms?				p627
John H. Andrews

The modular perspective may provide researchers with insights into evolution, growth form, and population biology

Circuit Specific Infection of the Mammalian Nervous
System								p633
Lynn W. Enquist

Pseudorabies virus, a neurotropic alpha herpesvirus, provides a valuable means for probing cellular interaction in the brain .

Better Tests Needed to Meet Goal of Safer Seafood
Supply								p639
B. J. Spalding

Improved methods for detecting toxins and pathogens are a prerequisite for addressing federal safety concerns.

ASM NEWS


Academy Develops 5-Year Strategic Plan				p644

Eight goals have been developed in six strategic areas: membership, organizational structure, financial planning, information and education, accreditation and certification, and awards, and the Academy has been making good progress toward achieving them.

New Division Proposed for Eukaryotic Molecular
Biology								p646

ASM members whose research focuses on the molecular biology of nucleated cells could have their own Division if enough are willing to join.

American Academy of Microbiology				p648
Education and Training						p648
Publications							p648
Public and Scientific Affairs					p649
Membership							p651
Branch Activities						p653

DEPARTMENTS


Letters								p613
Public Affairs Report						p625
Journal Highlights						p642
Reviews and Resources						p655
Application Deadlines						p657
Meetings and Conferences and  Continuing Education
Calendar							p659
Employment							p663

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