June 1997

FORUM

Microorganisms Are Ubiquitous on Earth-
Did They Also Evolve on Mars?
Howard Gest								p.296			 					

Our fascination with Mars as a possible habitat for extaterrestrial life has 
a long history, but evidence recently cited for past microbial life on Mars
is vague and elusive


CURRENT TOPICS


EPA Reviewing Resistance Management Plans for 
Bt Cotton								p.298		
Higher Profile Seen for Food Safety Issues				p.298		
FDA Approves HIV Protease Inhibitors for Use 
in Children								p.300
Finding Water Raises Questions of Life on 
Europa, Elsewhere							p.302
NIAID Ponders Training in Microbiology, 
Related Specialities							p.302
NIH Panel Reviews Management of Hepatitis C 
Infections								p.302
Concerns Over Malaria Risk in Southeastern U.S.				p.303

FEATURES


How Canine Parvovirus Suddenly Shifted Host Range
Colin R. Parrish							p.307			 				

Capsid changes may explain how this virus emerged late in the 1970's, causing 
pandemics among dogs and related species


Functional Genomics of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Elizabeth Winzeler							p.312

Researchers are refining old methods-and developing new ones-to use genomic data 
to understand this model eukaryote


ASM NEWS

Microbial Literacy Series						p.320			 									

The National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.2 million grant to ASM for 
the production of a public television series that will explore the vast and 
diverse world of microorganisms and the impact they have on all life. As part 
of this effort, ASM has also begun working on a film project involving 
Yellowstone National Park's efforts to promote convservation and sustainable 
use of natural resources.


Strategic Issues Forum Explores Corporate Partnership 
Opportunities								p.322			 					

ASM and Gold and Platinum Sustaining Members met to discuss partnership 
opportunities at ASM meetings, in the American Academy of Microbiology 
Colloquium Program, and in corporate public communication programs


Educational Planning for Diversity

ASM members have begun planning a national program to educate minority 
populations about the microbial world and to stimulate interest among students 
about career opportunities in the microbiological sciences

Publications								p.327
Branch Activities							p.329
Membership								p.327


DEPARTMENTS

Letters									p.295
Public Affairs Report							p.305
Journal Highlights							p.318
Reviews and Resources							p.330
Application Deadlines							p.332
Meetings and Conferences Calendar					p.334
Continuing Education Calendar						p.334
Employment								p.341

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