<title>ASM News Vol 62, Num 6, June 1996, ASM Application Deadlines

June 1996

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Molecular Biology: A Level of Study of Microorganisms

Michael J. Pelczar Jr. p.286 Although molecular biology has provided a more comprehensive understanding of how metabolic processes are regulated, and has even led to a fundamental restructuring of microbial classification, it must be linked to other aspects of microbiology to be truly useful

CURRENT TOPICS Brain Disorders in Cattle Prompt Drastic Measures p.288 Despite Uncertainties, Federal Budget Favors Health R&D p.289 Administration Sets Health, Safety, Food Research Agenda p.292 While TB Testing Improves, Case Numbers Edge Lower p.293 USDA To Broach B. thuringiensis Policy Questions p.294 Despite Strong Words, Mild Reforms Urged for AIDS Research p.294

FEATURES The Bacterial lux Gene Bioluminescent Sensor Revisited Gordon S.A.B. Stewart, Martin J. Loessner, and Siegfried Scherer p.297 Genes encoding bioluminescence are enabling microbiologists to better understand bacterial adaptation and survival Which Shiga Toxin-Producing Types of E. Coli are Important? David W.K. Acheson and Gerald T. Keusch p.302 Although diagnostic tests are geared to E. Coli O157:H7, other strains also cause serious infections and deserve attention Metchnikoff and Syphilis Research During a Decade of Discovery, 1900-1910 Richard M. Krause p.307 Development of an animal model and a preventive treatment set the stage for progress

ASM NEWS New Edition of Renowned E. Coli Book Available p.313 An all new edition of Escherichia coli and Salmonella: Cellular and Molecular Biology, has just been released Bernard Dixon Becomes ASM News Contributor p.313 Bernard Dixon, noted British author and microbiologist, will begin a column, "Animacules" in July, 1996 New Division Formed for Eukaryotic Biology p.314 The ASM Council authorized a new Division, Molecular, Cellular, and General Biology of Eukaryotes (Division X) to begin in 1997 ASM Introduces Transitional Membership Rate p.315 The ASM Council approved a transitional rate for recent graduates to take effect in 1997. The rate will be determined by substracting the journal credit from the Full Member fee and will be available for two consecutive years to recent graduates. American Academy of Microbiology p.316 Membership p.316

DEPARTMENTS Letters p.283 Public Affairs Report p.296 Journal Highlights p.311 Reviews and Resources p.318 Application Deadlines p.320 Meetings and Conferences Calendar p.322 Continuing Education Calendar p.322 Employment p.328

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