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September, 2000

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New Insights into TB Bacterium's Persistence p.514

Genomic Profiling Gives Glimpse of Pathogen "Signatures" p.516

Bacterial Trio Makes Tastier Low-Fat Cheese p.517

Texas Beef Case Jeopardizes HACCP Food Safety Program p.519

How We Defend Ourselves against Infectious Diseases p.523 [PDF]
Christopher Wills
Our population harbors many genes that confer susceptibility or resistance to disease, and this diversity contributes to our survival

When Bacteria Hitch a Ride p.531 [PDF]
Martin F. Polz, Jorg A. Ott, Monika Bright, and Colleen M. Cavanaugh
Associations between sulfur-oxidizing bacteria and eukaryotes represent spectacular adaptations to environmental gradients

Enterococci Attract Attention of Concerned Microbiologists p.540 [PDF]
Diane D. Edwards
Responsible for difficult-to-treat nosocomial infections, enterococci alarm scientists with their antibiotic resistance and tenacious virulence

The Use of Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine Is Warranted p.509

Foreign Members Thank ASM p.510

Abandon Michaelis-Menten? p.510

Historical Roots p.510