The past couple of issues of CyanoNews have featured different sites on the world wide web having some relation to cyanobacteria. What follows is a continuation of what must be considered a highly incomplete listing. If you have run across a web site (maybe your own!) that describes some aspect of cyanobacteriology, please send it in.
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CYANOSITE: In addition to useful protocols and other matters of cyanobacterial concern, Cyanosite now makes available a bibliography of references of interest to the cyanobacterially inclined. The list, called CyBib v1.0, contains 4148 references at last count, is downloadable in formats compatible with most platforms, and can be directly imported into commercial reference managing programs. It cannot at this time be searched directly at the web site. To download the bibliography, you must have UNZIP (or equivalent), a program that can bring compressed files back to their original form. Also, be warned that the file is huge, causing problems for those who are unable to receive large files.
http://WWW-Cyanosite.Bio.Purdue.Edu
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TOXIC CYANOBACTERIA SITE: Ben Long is trying to expand the site to include a page devoted to common methods used in cyanotoxin research. If you have a protocol or method that you wish to share with others or ia request for help on a particular subject, contact Ben
(FAX: 61-3-9479-1188; E-MAIL: BotBML @Lure.Latrobe.Edu.Au) and he'll post it on the web page. http://Luff.Latrobe.Edu.Au/~BotBML/Cyanotox.Html
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CYANOBASE SITE: The complete sequence of Synechocystis PCC 6803 is now available. So is much else regarding analysis of the sequence. You can scan the sequence on line, looking for regions similar to a sequence you submit.
http://www.kazusa.or.jp/cyano/cyano.html
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RECONSTRUCTION OF SYNECHOCYSTIS: Those who want some help in wading through the 3.57 Mb sequence of Synechocystis (see CYANOBASE) might also pay a visit to a site put together by Natalia Maltsev and Bob Haselkorn. They have attempted to reconstruct the metabolic capabilities of Synechocystis through an analysis of its sequence. The site is still evolving, and anyone with additions or corrections is invited to submit them to Natalia (!Maltsev@mcs.anl.gov).
Genes organized by metabolic function: http://www.mcs.anl.gov/home/compbio/wit/Summaries/ Synechocystis_sp./metabolism.html
Discussion of metabolic pathways: http://www.mcs.anl.gov/home/compbio/wit/synechocystis.html
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PASTEUR CULTURE COLLECTION: The PCC now has a web site describing strains within its collection.
http://www.pasteur.fr/Bio/PCC/
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ALGAL TOXINS FORUM: The Foundation for Water Research/Algal Toxins Forum has as its aim to facilitate the coordination of research activity on algal toxins occurring in recreational and potable waters in the UK.
http://www.atlas.co.uk/listons/algaltox.htm
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NUTRITIONAL ALGAE: Those interested in the nutritional uses of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae can pay a visit to a page featuring the comments of William Barry. Links from this page puts you in contact with other aspects, both medicinal and business.
http://www.dnai.com/~algae/algae70.html
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The 1997 Directory of Cyanobacteriologists is available in draft form from the FTP site given below. After a couple of months to allow additions and corrections to accumulate, a final version will be posted at the FTP site, CyanoSite, the Toxic Cyanobacteria site, and perhaps elsewhere.
FTP SITE: Cyanonew@Servax.Fiu.Edu
At CYANOSITE: http://WWW-CyanoSite.Bio.Purdue.Edu/cyanonews/cn.html
TOXIC CYANOBACTERIA SITE: http://Luff.Latrobe.Edu.Au/~BotBML/Cyanotox.Html
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Micronostix, currently a private lab but soon to be a nonprofit foundation, is the brainchild of Norman Lazaroff. The foundation will obtain, maintain, and distribute cultures of axenic, photoinducible cyanobacteria. A t present, most strains in the collection are Nostocaleans chosen for their abilities to form motile hormogonia in response to redlight and for their interesting morphogenetic characteristics. In addition, there are also antibiotic or regulatory mutants. If you think you might someday wish to avail yourself of the cultures in the collection, now is an excellent time to say so, since expressions of interest may be used to convince funding agencies to support the endeavor.
CONTACT: Norman Lazaroff, Micronostix, 312 Front St., Vestal, NY 13850 U.S.A. TEL,FAX: 1-607-785-3093; E-MAIL: Nostoc@Bingvmb.Cc.Binghamton.Edu
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Uli Fischer has brought to our attention that there exists an extensive culture collection of unicellular and filamentous cyanobacteria (about 80 strains) at the Marine Microbiology Department at Bremen University. The organisms were isolated and enriched from German shallow coastal waters of the southern Baltic Sea. Characterization and classification of the isolates were done with axenic cultures.
CONTACT: Uli Fischer, Universitaet Bremen, FB2, Zentrum fuer Umweltforschung und Technologie, Abteilung Marine Mikrobiologie, Leobener Strasse, 28359 Bremen, GERMANY. TEL: 49-421-218-7221;FAX: 49-421-218-7222; E-MAIL: Marina@Biotec.Uni-Bremen.De
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As part of an ongoing effort to assess the effects of water treatment processes on algal toxin release, Bill Parr is surveying reputed anatoxina producers for their abilities to produce toxin. He has found many strains now produce negligible concentrations (< 10 ūg/l) of toxin either intracellularly or extracellularly, as judged by HPLC. Others (e.g. Geoff Codd and Jeff Zeicus) have also found that their anatoxin-a-producing strains spontaneously stopped producing this toxin. Bill would like to extend the survey to other anatoxin-a-producing strains whose ability to produce the toxin has recently been demonstrated or reconfirmed. Anyone willing to send him such strains should contact him.
CONTACT: Bill Parr, Water Research Centre Plc, Henley Road, Medmenham,
Marlow, Bucks SL7 2HD, U.K. TEL: 44-1491-571531; FAX: 44-1491-579094); E-MAIL: Parr_W@Wrcplc.Co.Uk
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Pascal Meunier has put together a hefty collection of references (2200 at present) related to photosynthesis, but it's still not large enough for his tastes. He wants to know if others might like to pool their references with his to create a giant, freely distributable data base. His collection is in Reference Manager format..
CONTACT: Pascal Meunier, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 U.S.A. TEL: 317-494-0560; FAX: 317-496-1496; E-MAIL: PMeunier@Bilbo.Bio.Purdue.Edu
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A pamphlet entitled A Decade of Cyanobacterial Research in India (1985-'95) has been published, based on information compiled by P. Malliga and G. Subramanian. The pamphlet is broken up into three parts: published articles (subdivided into areas of interest), culture collections (listing several hundred strains), and addresses of researchers. The ultimate goal is to maintain the database in a form accessible electronically.
CONTACT: G. Subramanian, National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli - 620 024, INDIA; TEL: 91-431-896351; FAX: 91-431-96245
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The Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research has published a special issue (Volume 55, Numbers 8-9, Aug-Sep 1996) devoted to Cyanobacterial Photosynthesis: Concepts and Applications. It contains fifteen reviews on topics of both theoretical and practical interest, encompassed by a very liberal interpretation of "photosynthesis". In the first category, for example, are general reviews on electron transport, cyanobacterial toxins, and the ecology of freshwater and terrestrial cyanobacteria. Articles in the second category include reviews of biotechnological applications of cyanobacteria in pollution control and applications of genetic techniques towards various applied goals. A single copy costs US$100.
CONTACT: Publications & Information Directorate, KS Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110 012, INDIA. TEL: 91-11-5746024; FAX: 91-11-5787062; E-MAIL: Pid@Sirnetd.Ernet.In
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Cyanobacterial Nitrogen Metabolism & Environmental Biotechnology (ISBN 3-540-61305-6), is a newly released volume edited by Ashwani K Rai. It combines basic as well as applied aspects, both environmental and biotechnological.
CONTACT: Springer for Science, P.O.Box 503,1970AM Ijmuiden, THE NETHERLANDS; E-MAIL: Orders@Springer.De
OR Narosa Publishing House, 6 Community Centre, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi-110017, INDIA
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Spirulina Platensis (Arthrospira): Physiology, Cell-biology and Biotechnology, edited by Avigad Vonshak, has just been published. The first part of the book focuses on the physiology, morphology, photosynthesis and genetics of laboratory cultures. Part two discusses the practical uses of Spirulina in biotechnology. Chapters discuss the cultivation of the cyanobacterium in closed photobioreactors, mass cultures in open outdoor ponds, and uses in wastewater treatment, offering critiques of the problems encountered and discussions of the future commercial prospects for large scale production.
TO ORDER, CONTACT: Taylor & Francis, Rankine Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 8PR, U.K. TEL: 44-1256-813000; FAX: 44-1256-479438; E-MAIL: BookOrders@Tandf.Co.Uk; WEB: http://www.tandf.co.uk
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Huw.Neill@Tandf.Co.Uk or visit this Cyanosite page
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Volume 4 of Advances in Photosynthesis, edited by D.R.Ort and C.F.Yocum, entitled Oxygenic Photosynthesis: The Light Reactions, has now been released by Kluwer Academic Publishers. Its ISBN is: 0-7923-3684-4 (paper back); 0-7923-3683-6 (hardcover).
CONTACT: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 101 Philip Drive, Norwell, MA 02061, U.S.A. or PO Box 322, 3300 AH Dordrecht, The Netherlands.
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(Anyone wishing to contribute a report on any meeting of cyanobacterial relevance is cordially invited to do so!)
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Perhaps it's not too late to get to the VIth INTERNATIONAL PHYCOLOGICAL CONGRESS in Leiden, Netherlands, 9-16 Aug, 1997. There will be several contributions of cyanobacterial interest, including talks ranging from photosynthesis to integrated water management. The cost of registration is Dfl 550 (Dutch guilders), or Dfl 275 for students.
CONTACT: Leids Congress Bureau P.O. Box 16065 2301 GB Leiden The Netherlands. Tel: 31-71-5148203; Fax: 31-71-5128095, E-mail: Prudhomme@RuLrhb.LeidenUniv.NL or C.van.Hoek@Biol.Rug.NL; Web: http://Seaweed.Ucg.ie/Phycologia/ SixthIPC. HTML
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Rounding out the summer is the IXth INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PHOTOTROPHIC PROKARYOTES, 6-12 September 1997, University of Vienna, Austria.
CONTACT: Symposium Secretariat, IXth ISPP Vienna 1997, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Vienna, UZA2, Althanstrasse 14, A-1090 Vienna, AUSTRIA. E-MAIL: Georg.Schmetterer@UniVie.Ac.At
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An International Symposium on MARINE CYANOBACTERIA and related organisms is scheduled for 24-28 November 1997 at the Institut Oceanographique in Paris. The symposium will focus on new techniques that have become available over the past few years, such as molecular phylogeny and cell sorting, and symposia will be devoted to the following topics: taxonomy and phylogeny, environment, nutrient relations, productivity, harmful blooms and natural products, aquaculture and genetic manipulation. The registration fee is 2,000 French francs.
CONTACT: Looc Charpy, ORSTOM, Centre d'Oceanologie de Marseille, Rue de
la Batterie des Lions, 13007 France. FAX (before 18 Oct): 33-91.04.16.35; FAX (after 18 Oct): 33-04.91.04.16.35; E-MAIL: Charpy@Orstom.Rio.Net; WEB (French): http://com.univ-mrs.fr/orstom/charpy.html WEB (English): http://com.univ-mrs.fr/orstom/charpy_e.html
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The VITH CYANOBACTERIAL WORKSHOP is scheduled for July 24-27, 1998. The Workshop has evidently found a home, since it, like its previous two incarnations, will be held at the Asilomar Conference Center, California
CONTACT: Susan Golden, Texas A&M University, Department of Biology, College Station, TX 77843-3258 U.S.A. TEL: 409-845-9824; FAX: 409845-2891; E-MAIL: SGolden@Tamu.Edu
or Stephanie Curtis, Dept. of Genetics, Box 7614, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695 U.S.A. TEL: 919-515-5747; FAX: 919515-3355; E-MAIL: SECurtis@Ncsu.Edu
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The XITH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON PHOTOSYNTHESIS will take place August 15-20, 1998, in Budapest, Hungary. Current information on the Congress and its satellites, including an electronic pre-registration form, can be obtained from either of the two web sites listed below. Potential participants seeking for financial assistance should approach the appropriate UNESCO regional or country offices.
CONTACT: Secretariat of the XIth International Congress on Photosynthesis, Biological Research Center, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, H-6701 Szeged, P.O.Box 521 HUNGARY. TEL: 36-62-433-131 or 432-232/ext 244; FAX: 36-62-433-434 or 432-576, E-MAIL: Photosyn@Everx.Szbk.U-Szeged.Hu WEB: http://biophy.physx.u-szeged.hu/photosyn.htm WEB: http://www.life.uiuc.edu/plantbio/ispr
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The VIIITH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MICROBIAL ECOLOGY will be held 9-14 Aug 1998 in Halifax. Some of the many topics that will be covered in symposia are molecular evolution and phylogeny, anaerobic ecosystems, biogeochemistry, plant-microbe interactions, and attached microorganisms.
CONTACT: Colin Bell, E-MAIL: ISME8@acadiau.ca; WEB: http://Dragon.Acadiau.Ca/~CBell/isme8.html
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For those who are arranging their schedules for Fall of 1999, both the Second EUROPEAN PHYCOLOGICAL CONGRESS (EPC 2) and the 8th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLIED ALGOLOGY (8th ICAA) will be held in Montecatini Terme (Italy), the EPC 2 on 20-26 September and the 8th ICAA on 26 September - 1 October 1999.
CONTACT EPC 2 Secretariat: Francesco Cinelli, Dipartimento di Scienze dell'Uomo e dell Ambiente, Universit· di Pisa, Via A. Volta, 6; I-56126 Pisa, ITALY. TEL: 39-50-23054; FAX: 39-50-49694; E-MAIL: Cinelli@Discat.Unipi.it
CONTACT 8th ICAA Secretariat: Mario Tredici, Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie, Alimentari e Microbiologiche - Universit· di Firenze, P.le delle Cascine, 27, I-50144 Firenze, ITALY. TEL: 39-55-3288306; FAX: 39-55-330431; E-MAIL: Tredici@Csma.Fi.Cnr.it
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POSITION OFFERED: Post-Doc
CONTACT: Fevzi Daldal, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Biology, 204 Mudd Bldg., Philadelphia PA 19104-6018, U.S.A. TEL: 1-215898-4394; FAX: 1-215-898-8780; E-MAIL: FDaldal@Sas.UPenn.Edu; WEB: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/biology/
RESEARCH: Structure, function, regulation and biogenesis of cytochrome complexes of photosynthetic bacteria, with emphasis on molecular genetic and biochemical approaches. [See references on cytochrome cy [J Bacteriol (1995) 177:608-6139], cytochrome bc1 complex [Biochemistry (1994) 34:15979-16012; Biochim Biophys Acta (1996) 1275:61-69], cytochrome cbb3 oxidase [Biochem (1993) 33:3120-3127], and cytochrome c biogenesis [J Bacteriol (1996) 178:5279-5290].
REQUIREMENTS: Solid background in either bacterial molecular genetics or protein biochemistry and spectroscopy, and a desire to learn multidisciplinary approaches.
SEND: CV, description of research accomplishments, and references.
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POSITION OFFERED: Post-Doc
CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Tony Crofts, Center for Biophysics and Computational Biology, 388 Morrill Hall, 505 S. Goodwin, Urbana IL 61801, U.S.A., TEL: 1-217-333-2043; FAX: 1-217-244-6615; E-MAIL: A-Crofts@Uiuc.Edu; WEB: http://ahab.life.uiuc.edu/ or Govindjee, E-MAIL: Gov@Uiuc.Edu; WEB: http://www.life.uiuc.edu/govindjee/
CONTACT TO APPLY: Colin Wraight, Director, Integrative Photosynthesis Training Grant, Department of Plant Biology, 190 ER Madigan Laboratory, 1201 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801, U.S.A. Mark application CROFTS-GOVINDJEE position
RESEARCH: Biophysical, molecular engineering and biochemical studies of the mechanism of photoprotection by plants and algae.
REQUIREMENTS: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
SEND: Personal vitae, a brief statement of research interests and experience
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POSITION OFFERED: Post-Doc (many available)
CONTACT: Patrick J. Burkhart, Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-3403, U.S.A. WEB: Photoscience.La.asu.edu/photosyn/ingenhousz
RESEARCH: Aim is to catalyze interactive research between groups in engineering, the chemical and life sciences, and industry, applications
AVAILABLE: Initial appointments will be 1.5 - 2 years, extendible. SEND: Letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, and list of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references
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POSITION OFFERED: Industrial Liaison
CONTACT: Patrick J. Burkhart, Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-3403, U.S.A. WEB: Photoscience.La.Asu.Edu/Photosyn/Ingenhousz
REQUIREMENTS: Expected to have academic and industrial experience in a field related to light-driven biological or chemical processes, and/or to have extensive industrial experience and a keen interest in science.
SEND: Letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, and list of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references
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POSITION OFFERED: Post-Doc
CONTACT: Parag R. Chitnis, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 4156 Molecular Biology Building, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011 U.S.A. FAX: 1-515-294-0453; E-MAIL: Chitnis@iastate.Edu; WEB: molebio.iastate.edu/bbhtml/chitnis.html
RESEARCH: Structure-function relations in photosystem I. The research will involve site-directed and random mutagenesis in Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803.
REQUIREMENTS: Experience in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, cyanobacterial molecular genetics, and/or photosynthesis research is desirable.
SEND: resume and the names, E-Mail addresses and phone numbers of three referees.
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POSITION OFFERED: Post-Doc
CONTACT: Larry Orr, Admin. Associate, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1604, U.S.A.
TEL: 602-965-1963; FAX: 602-965-2747; E-MAIL: Larry.Orr@ASU.edu; WEB: photoscience.la.asu.edu/rtg
RESEARCH: Light-driven biochemical mechanisms and their application to the engineering of new electronic, optical, chemical, or biological devices. See the web site for more information.
REQUIREMENTS: U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
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POSITION OFFERED: Post-Doc
CONTACT: Mike Evans, Dept of Biology, University College London, Gower St, London WC1E 6BT, U.K. TEL: 44-171-380-7312; FAX: 44-171-380-7096; E-MAIL: Mike.Evans@Ucl.Ac.Uk
RESEARCH: Spectroscopic analysis of the quinone (A1) binding site in photosystem 1, using EPR, ENDOR, pulsed EPR and FTIR to analyze quinone protein interactions in wild-type and mutant PS1 reaction centers.
REQUIREMENTS: A background in biophysics, biochemistry or physical chemistry, with experience of advanced spectroscopic techniques would be an advantage.
SEND: Application, including CV and names of two referees.
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POSITION OFFERED: Senior faculty (3 positions)
CONTACT: Patrick J. Burkhart, Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-3403, U.S.A. WEB: Photoscience.La.Asu.Edu/Photosyn/Ingenhousz
RESEARCH: Highly visible programs in areas that may include light-mediated aspects of: molecular electronics, biomolecular devices, biotechnology, bioremediation, and biomedical research.
SEND: Letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, and list of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references
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