November   1997

ANIMALCULES

Biotechnology and the Convergence of Disciplines
Bernard Dixon                                                   p.588

Similar methods, systems - and often,  goals - define a broad 
area in which many disparate disciplines are beginning to 
converge

CURRENT TOPICS

Pfiesteria piscicida Puts Focus on Harmful 
Aquatic Microbes                                                p.590           
Experts Ponder Import of “Missing” European 
BSE Cases                                                       p.592           
USDA Seeks New Law After O157:H7 Outbreak                       p.593
USDA Refocusing Foreign Animal Disease 
Control Efforts                                                 p.593
Researchers Seek Ways to Curb Mother-to-Child
HIV Transmission                                                p.594
Antibiotic Testing Being Planned for Space Flight               p.595
Fears Expressed Over Proposals for TB labs                      p.596

FEATURES

Histoplasma capsulatum: Darling of the River Valleys
George S. Deepe, Jr.                                            p.599

The yeast-phase cell can cause fulminant infections or remain 
latent, erupting much later to become life-threatening

Multidrug Resistance Pumps Provide Broad Defense
Kim Lewis, David C. Hooper, and Marc Ouellette                  p.605

MDR pumps expel a broad array of otherwise toxic molecules, 
including many antibiotics

Microbiological Aspects of Space Exploration
Christon Hurst, Monsi Roman, Jay L. Garland, 
Donald C. Obenhuber, and Andrew M. Brittain                     p.611

Long-term survival in space can only be practical with life-support 
systems that function without external inputs for long periods

ASM NEWS

Latin American ASM Members - Balancing Research
and Teaching Roles                                              p.618

Latin America is the only region where MD members(35%) exceed 
Ph.D. members(31%). There is a strong interest in and emphasis on 
infectious disease

Grimes Appointed New Chair of Public 
Communications Committee                                        p.620

D. Jay Grimes, director of the Institute of Marine Sciences, 
University of Southern Mississippi, is the new chair of the Public 
Communications Committee

Campos Elected First Dean of the American College 
of Microbiology                                                 p.621

Joseph M. Campos of the Children’s National Medical Center, is 
the first dean. The College, a part of the American Academy of 
Microbiology, is charged with accrediting postdoctoral training 
programs and with certifying microbiologists

General Meeting Registration Enters the Cyber Age: a 
New Service for ASM Members                                     p.621

In December, ASM members will be able to register for ASM meetings
electronically using the world wide web

ASM Educators Communicate by Listservs                          p.622

Listservs are a valuable way for members with common interests 
to share information

ASM Report                                                      p.624
American Academy of Microbiology                                p.629
Education and Training                                          p.630
Membership                                                      p.631
Divisions                                                       p.631

DEPARTMENTS

Letters                                                         p.585
Public Affairs Report                                           p.597
Journal Highlights                                              p.616
Reviews and Resources                                           p.632
Application Deadlines                                           p.634
Calendar                                                        p.637
Employment                                                      p.640

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