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For those of you who have experienced the World Wide Web, no explanation is necessary. For those of you who have not, no explanation is possible... nonetheless, here's an attempt. Imagine an encyclopedia that is continuously and instantaneously being updated by its readers strewn throughout the world. Each entry, or homepage, is a collection of pertinent text, graphic images, and sounds deemed appropriate by its creator, plus instant connections to other entries. You can visit a homepage and consume or even download items of interest or you can surf from connection to connection, often finding yourself far afield from where you started.
There are already several homepages of interest to cyanobacteriologists. Ben Long (La Trobe U.) is perhaps furthest along in a homepage devoted to cyanobacteriology. The focus of his homepage is TOXIC CYANOBACTERIA and currently includes:
1. A short introduction to microcystins, including diagrams
2. A description of Microcystis aeruginosa,including a scanning EM picture
3. Preliminary information on protein phosphatases
4. Information on Cyano-Tox, a discussion group on toxic cyanobacteria and their toxins
5. Access to Cyanonews, including back issues and the Directory of Cyanobacteriologists
6. Links to some other relevant homepages
The site is still under construction (and probably always will be), and Ben is anxious to receive feedback, submissions, and suggestions for additions. In particular, he would like contributions that update or correct any errors on the existing page and information from those who work on other cyanobacterial toxins (or secondary metabolites). Even contributions that are only tangentially related to toxic cyanobacteria are welcome, as the more information available on any topic will make the page much more useful. Some people have indicated eagerness to see pictures of their favorite cyanos. Any pictures (in GIF format) are welcome! Ben is also interested to make contact with someone well versed in HTML, the language of making web pages. The page may also be used as a bulletin board for up and coming events. Please send them in!
CONTACT: Ben Long, TEL: 61 3 9479 2771, FAX: 61 3 9479 1188 WEB: http://Luff.Latrobe.Edu.Au/~BotBML/Cyanotox.Html E-MAIL: BotBML@Luff.Latrobe.Edu.Au
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Mark Schneegurt (Purdue U.) is initiating a GENERAL CYANOBACTERIOLOGY web site, which should be up and running the middle of January, 1996. It will eventually contain a searchable bibliography of cyanobacteria-related articles. Anyone with items that would be of interest -- e.g., lists of gene names, sequenced genes, etc. Mark is especially interested in protocols and teaching materials. Items can be sent to him by E-mail or FTP.
CONTACT: Mark Schneegurt E-MAIL: MSchnee@Bilbo.Bio.Purdue.Edu WEB: (to be announced)
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The University of Arizona, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry has put together a site devoted to matters of PHOTOSYNTHESIS. WEB: http://aspin.asu.edu/provider/photosyn/
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The University of Antwerp runs a site that collects RRNA SEQUENCES. WEB: http://www-rrna.uia.ac.be/
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A summer course on the ORGANIZATION AND ASSEMBLY OF THE PHOTOSYNTHETIC APPARATUS will be held 12-23 May 1996 at the Weizmann Institute, Rehovot, Israel, open to graduate and post-graduate students. The course is intended to aid students from either a biochemical or biophysical background comprehend the current state of the field and its methodological basis. The registration fee of $200 will cover full board and tuition. Since there is a limitation of 25 participants only, those interested should apply in writing as soon as possible. The application should include a resume of studies, personal details (full name, nationality, date of birth, gender) and address details (mailing address, fax, e-mail etc.). Include also a brief (not more than 1 page) resume of present work, list of publications (if available), and letters of recommendation (preferably from at least two mentors).
CONTACT: Shmuel Malkin, Biochemistry Department, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, 76100, ISRAEL. E-MAIL: BCMalkin@Weizmann.Weizmann.Ac.IL
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A book entitled Detection Methods for Cyanobacterial Toxins is now available from CRC Press. The book is based on presentations at a meeting of the same name held in Bath, September 1993. The 202 page book, edited by Geoff Codd and others sells for U.S.$89.95.
CONTACT: CRC Press, Inc., 2000 Corporate Blvd., N.W., Boca Raton, FL 33431-9868 U.S.A. TEL: 407-994-0555
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Some readers may not be aware that The Molecular Biology of Cyanobacteria, edited by Don Bryant and recently reviewed [Haselkorn R (1995) Science 269:1121], is just the first volume of a series, entitled ADVANCES IN PHOTOSYNTHESIS. The series, from Kluwer Academic Publishers, is intended to provide a multidisciplinary approach to the topic, spanning the range from macromolecular structure to whole plant physiology. Volume 2 was recently released: Anoxygenic Photosynthetic Bacteria, edited by Robert Blankenship, Michael Madigan, and Carl Bauer. Future volumes include:
Oxygenic Photosynthesis: The Light Reactions (Don Ort and Charles Yocum)
Environmental Stress and Photosynthesis (Neil Baker)
Physical Methods in Photosynthesis Research (Jan Amesz and Arnold Hoff)
Lipids in Photosynthesis: Structure, Function and Genetics (Paul Siegenthaler and Norio Murata)
If you have an idea for an additional volume, then by all means pass it on to Govindjee, the series editor, at:
CONTACT: (with ideas for additional volumes) Govindjee, Department of Plant Biology, University of Illinois, 505 South Goodwin Avenue, 265 Morrill Hall, Urbana, IL 61801-3707 TEL: 217-333-1794, FAX: 217-244-7246, E-MAIL: Gov@Pop.Life.Uiuc.Edu
CONTACT: (inquiries about published books) Kluwer Academic Publishers: E-MAIL: Services@Wkap.NL
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The Jacques Monod Conference on Synthesis and Function of Photosynthetic Complexes will be held in Aussois, France, 25-29 March, 1996. Four major themes will be discussed: Expression of genes involved in photosynthesis, transport and targeting of chloroplast proteins, structure of photosynthetic complexes, and function of photosynthetic components. Interested scientists may apply by sending their CV, a one page summary of their research interests, and a list of their most relevant publications to:
CONTACT: J.D. Rochaix, University of Geneva, Department of Molecular Biology, 30, Quai Ernest Ansermet, CH-1211 Geneva 4, SWITZERLAND. E-MAIL: Rochaix@Sc2a.Unige.Ch
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Participants in a two-day meeting entitled MOLECULAR TO GLOBAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS will discuss factors that govern the efficiency of solar energy conversion by oxygenic photosynthetic organisms at all levels, ranging from primary charge separation and carbon fixation to biomass production and global gas and energy balance. The meeting will be held 28-29 March 1996, at Imperial College, London, UK.
CONTACT: Jim Barber, Wolfson Laboratories, Biochemistry Department, Imperial College, London SW7 2AY, UK. FAX: 171 594 5267, E-MAIL: J.Barber@ic.ac.uk
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The SYMPOSIUM ON MOLECULAR PLANT-MICROBE INTERACTIONS will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee (U.S.A.) 14-19 July, 1996.
CONTACT: Gary Stacey, Director, Center for Legume Research, M409 Walters Life Science Bldg., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0845, U.S.A., FAX: 615-974-4007, E-MAIL: GStacey@Utkvx.Utk.Edu
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As part of the 50th Anniversary Meeting of the Phycological Society of America (Santa Cruz, California, 14-18 July 1996), a one day symposium will be held on "CYANOBACTERIA AS MODEL SYSTEMS FOR STUDYING BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES". Speakers will include Bob Haselkorn (Development/Nitrogen Fixation), Arthur Grossman (Environmental Stress), Wim Vermaas (photosynthetic protein complexes), John Waterbury (ecological studies), and Susan Golden (circadian rhythms).
CONTACT: (Registration information) Paul Kugrens, PKugrens@Lamar.ColoState.Edu
CONTACT: (Symposium information) Brian Palenik and Bianca Brahamsha, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, U.C.S.D. La Jolla CA 92093-0202 U.S.A. TEL: 619-534-7505, FAX: 619-534-7313, E-MAIL: BPalenik@Ucsd.Edu
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A meeting designed to bring together investigators who apply modern techniques to the study of diverse SYMBIOTIC ASSOCIATIONS is scheduled on 5-8 Sept 1996 in Bar Harbor, Maine.
CONTACT: Scott O'Neill, Dept. of Epidemiology and Public Health, Yale University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 3333, New Haven, CT 06510 U.S.A. TEL: 203-785-3285, FAX: 203-785-4782, E-MAIL: Scott_ONeill@Quickmail.Yale.Edu, WWW: http://Wolbachia.Med.Yale.Edu
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Those who like their nitrogen meetings without competition from Rhizobia might check out the 7th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON BIOLOGICAL NITROGEN FIXATION WITH NON-LEGUMES 16-21 October 1996 in Pakistan.
CONTACT: National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE) P.O. Box 577, Jhang Road Faisalabad, PAKISTAN, TEL: 41-65-1471 or 41-651475-79, FAX: 41-65-1472, E-MAIL: Kauser@Nibge.Lke.imran.Pk
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An INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CYANOBACTERIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY will take place 18- 21 Sept 1996 in Tiruchirapalli, India. The emphasis of the meeting will be on environmentally sustainable utilization of cyanobacteria for human welfare.
CONTACT: G. Subramanain, Director, NFMC, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli - 620 024, INDIA. TEL: 91-431-60352, FAX: 91-431-60245 or 91-431-60320, E-MAIL: bdasan@iitm.ernet.in
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The 11TH AUSTRALIAN NITROGEN FIXATION CONFERENCE will focus on N2-fixing symbioses at its meeting in Perth, Australia, 22-27 September 1996. While the conference will stress the role of leguminous plants in sustainable agriculture, cyanobacterial symbioses may also find a place.
CONTACT: The Secretary, Australian Society for Nitrogen Fixation, Centre For Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, W.A. 6907, AUSTRALIA. FAX: 61-9-380-1140, E-MAIL: Asnf@Cyllene.Uwa.Edu.Au
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POSITION SOUGHT: Post-Doc CONTACT: Sridharan, Govindachary, #6, Sait Colony Ist Street, Egmore, Madras 600008, INDIA, FAX: 00-91-44-8257454 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND INTERESTS: 12 years in cyanobacterial photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, nitrogen assimilation, mutagenesis, selection of herbicide resistant strains, outdoor cultivation of algae, biochemistry and molecular biology POST-DOC EXPERIENCE: 17 months each in India and Israel
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POSITION OFFERED: Post-Doc CONTACT: J. Nugent, Department of Biology, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, U.K. TEL: 0171-380-7098, FAX: 0171-380-7096, E-MAIL: J.Nugent@UCL.Ac.Uk RESEARCH: Join multidisciplinary team to study the biogenesis and functioning of photosystem II in wild-type and mutant strains of Chlamydomonas and cyanobacteria. SALARY: Three year position, within the range UK 14,317 - 17,466 (plus 2,134 London allowance) SEND: CV and names of two referees
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POSITION OFFERED: Post-Doc CONTACT: Jim Golden, Department of Biology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3258 USA. TEL: 409-845-9823, FAX 409-845-2891, E-MAIL: JGolden@Tamu.Edu RESEARCH: Regulation and mechanism of programmed DNA rearrangements during heterocyst differentiation in Anabaena sp. strain PCC 7120 REQUIREMENTS: Expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, and microbial genetics. Strong preference will be given to individuals with a proven record of quality publication and to those with potential for obtaining independent funding AVAILABLE: immediately SEND: CV and three letters of recommendation
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