ASM News Vol 63, Num 5, May 1997, ASM Table of Contents

May 1997

ANIMALCULES Interferon Reexamined Bernard Dixon p.242 Forty years after its first description, the once-controversial antiviral protein has become a valuable addition to the pharmacopoeia-and a subject of nomenclatural confusion

CURRENT TOPICS Labeling of Biotech Foods Remains a Contentious Issue p.244 Bioethicists Contemplate Clones, Gene Therapy "Enhancements" p.245 Safeguards Reflect Concerns over Infected Primate Incidents p.246 Laser Beams Shed Light on Virus-Cell Interactions p.246 Seas yield Drug Leads, Production Challenges p.247

FEATURES The Roles of Conventional and Unconventional T Cells in Antibacterial Immunity Stefan E. Kaufmann p.251

As more T cell sets are recognized, their precise roles in protecting against bacterial infections are more fully appreciated Meeting Report: the Comstock Conference on Tuberculosis Vaccines John Foulds p.256 Investigators are reassessing past and current practice and taking advantage of technological advances to improve protection against TB Cellular Microbiology: How Enteric Pathogens Socialize with Their host Alessio Fassano p. 259 A new discipline, cellular microbiology, is emerging at the interface between cell biology and microbiology

ASM NEWS Branch Regional Initiative Being Implemented p.268

Seven branch regions have been created to foster more activities among the branches. ASM national approved $80,000 in funds to be spent by regional coordinators in 1997 Centennial Committee Begins Implementing Celebratory Activities p.271 The Centennial Heritage Committee has developed an agenda of activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of ASM Branch Activities p.274 Membership p.274

DEPARTMENTS Letters p.241 Public Affairs Report p.249 Journal Highlights p.266 Reviews and Resources p.278 Application Deadlines p.280 Meetings and Conferences Calendar p.282 Continuing Education Calendar p.282 Employment p.290

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