May 1998

ASM News Issues

ASM News May 1998

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FORUM

JCM Editors' Commentary

p.252

The editors of the Journal of Clinical Microbiology address suggested changes to meet the needs of its readership

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CURRENT TOPICS

Rita Colwell Named to Head NSF	p.254
Bioterrorism: Microbiology Key to Dealing with Threats	p.255
Aggressive HIV Treatment May Restore Some Immune Function	p.257
When AIDS Drugs Prove Too Expensive, Try Prevention	p.257
Deep-Ocean Bacteria Are Photosynthetic in Dim Light	p.258
Activist Lawsuit Seeks To Block Yellowstone-Diversa Partnership	p.260

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FEATURES

Endophytic Microbes Embody Pharmaceutical Potential Gary A. Strobel and David M. Long

p.263

Specific associations of fungal endophytes with plant hosts represent a large untapped area for discovery

Publication Rates Reveal Trends in Microbial Research Antonio Galvez, Mercedes Maqueda, Manuel Martinez-Bueno, ,  and Eva Valdivia

p.269

Publication patterns provide insights into who studies microbiology, where it is done, and what is being neglected

Architecture of a Bacterial Chromosome Nancy R. Trun and John F. Marko

p.276

A built-in loop-domain structure, proteins, and other macromolecules fold and compact this otherwise unwieldy molecule of DNA

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ASM NEWS

Precollege Committee Reaffirms Focus on Microbial Discovery Outreach

p.286

The Microbial Discovery Outreach Program includes national and regional workshops to bring
inquiry-based microbial activities into classrooms

1998 ASM International Fellowship Awardees Announced

p.288

Three awards have been offered to young investigators from Latin American countries to work with microbiologists in the United States

1998 Morrison Rogosa Awardees Announced

p.289

The award honors the contributions of Dr. Morrison Rogosa and recognized outstanding research accomplishments and potential of women scientists in the former eastern bloc countries.

American Academy of Microbiology	p.291
Education and Training	p.291
Membership	p.291
Branches	p.292
Divisions	p.295

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DEPARTMENTS

Letters	p.249
Public Affairs Report	p.261
Journal Highlights	p.284
Reviews and Resources	p.296
Application Deadlines	p.299
Calendar	p.301
Employment	p.306