October, 1995

Partisans for the Future 			       		p502

John H Gibbons

The proposals being made by Congress to cut basic research funding reflect an inadequate picture of the world. The Congress assumes that basic research can be neatly separated from applied research and development. In today's society, where science and technology so thoroughly permeate our lives, these sharp distinctions can no longer be made.

Officials See Security Concerns as Part

of Emerging Disease Issue 					p504

Measures Needed to Protect Blood Supply                	 	p505

Germicide Regulatory Issues Being Clarified             	p505

Several Acellular Pertussis Vaccines Appear

Safe, Effective							p506

Water Safety Issue is Political Hot Potato              	p508

Making a Living on Cyclic AMP                           	p511

Paul V. Dunlap

The marine symbiotic bacterium Vibrio fischeri unexpectedly carries an enzyme that makes this nucleotide a growth substance.

Collaborative Research Pitfalls Examined			p517

Jeffrey L. Fox

Ethics colloquium outlines key issues researchers need to consider when embarking on collaborative enterprises.

Once Misidentified Human Parasite is a Cyclosporan		p520

Pamela Knight

Investigators has mistakenly suspected an alga was responsible for causing a severe waterborne form of diarrhea.

PSAB Plans New Initiatives, Strengthens Existing

Activities							p525



Under the direction of the new chair, Gail Cassell, the Public and

Scientific Affiars Board will undertake new initiatives in the areas

of new and emerging infections, antibiotic resistance, and training

and personnel issues affecting employment in microbiology



ASM Launches New Science Education Program 			p527



The Board of Education and Training is launching the Biofilms Project,

a resource that will illustrate the diversity of the microbial community

on surfaces, or biofilms



ASM Fosters Closer Relations with International Community	p528



There are now 10,965 international members. Through the International

Coordinating Committee, ASM is collaborating with other international

organizations to enhance exisitng programs. 



ASM Report							p529

American Academy of Microbiology				p539

Education and Training						p540

Publications							p540

Membership							p541

Divisions							p542

Letters								p499

Public Affairs Report						p509

Journal Highlights						p523

Reviews and Resources						p544

Application Deadlines						p547

Other Meetings and Conferences Calendar

Continuing Education Calendar

Employment							p560

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