January 1998

ASM News Issues

ASM News January 1998

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ANIMALCULES

True or False: a Little Knowledge is  a Dangerous Thing

p.650

Understanding many complex social and scientific issues requires 
familiarity with some basic microbiological concepts

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CURRENT TOPICS

Rotavirus Vaccine Seems Headed for Approval, Wide Use	p.6
NIDR: Microbiology Research on and near the Cutting Edge	p.7
Congress Passes, Clinton Signs FDA Reforms	p.8
Two Databases Provide Information about Insect Pathogens	p.9
In the Netherlands: the Year of the Sick Pig	p.10
Poultry, Vegetables, Fruits Loom on Food Safety Agenda	p.10
Framing the Future of Microbiology Education	p.11
Congress, Scientific Societies Consider Doubling Research Funds	p.12

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FEATURES

Medical Mycology Research and Training: Needs  and Opportunities Thomas G. Mitchell

p.17

With the recent increase in fungal disease, research and training activities are also accelerating

Antibiotics in Animal Feed - Drug Resistance Revisited Susan E. Feinman

p.24

Routine addition of antibiotics to animal feeds raises questions about the spread of antibiotic resistance

New Antifungal Drug Targets: a Vision for the Future Myra B. Kurtz

p.31

Enzymes that synthesize several key fungal cell wall components are 
potential antifungal drug targets

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ASM NEWS

Task Force Recommends Further Support for Clinical Microbiology

p.42

The Task Force report outlines a nine point action program ,including 
maintaining ability to provide Continuing Medical Education credits, on line placement capability, educate health managers to the value of 
certification, and forge stronger relationships with other professional 
societies

Microbial Literacy Collaborative Update

p.44

The four part public tv series entered preproduction after training of the 
producers by ASM members

Multimedia Resources for Undergraduate  Microbiology Education

p.45

ASM, Oregon Public Broadcasting and Annenberg/CPB have formed a partnership to produce a telecourse for undergraduate microbiology education

ASM Report	p.47
American Academy of Microbiology	p.48
Education and Training	p.49
Membership	p.49
Divisions	p.51

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DEPARTMENTS

Letters	p.1
Public Affairs Report	p.15
Journal Highlights	p.40
Reviews and Resources	p.52
Application Deadlines	p.54
Calendar	p.57
Employment	p.60