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Annual Reviews: Annual Review of Microbiology: Table of Contents

Preface
announce@annualreviews.org (Susan Gottesman) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:00:08 -0000
Annual Review of Microbiology Volume 62, Review in Advance first posted online on June 10, 2008. (Minor changes may still occur before final publication online and in print.).
The Fortunate Professor
announce@annualreviews.org (Stanley Falkow) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:47:40 -0000
Annual Review of Microbiology Volume 62, Page 1-18, Review in Advance first posted online on June 10, 2008. (Minor changes may still occur before final publication online and in print.). My professional life can be summarized by a quote from the Talmud. Much have I learned from my teachers, More from my colleagues, But most from my students. It is the fortunate professor who learns from the student.
Evolution of Intracellular Pathogens
announce@annualreviews.org (Arturo Casadevall) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:46:11 -0000
Annual Review of Microbiology Volume 62, Page 19-33, Review in Advance first posted online on June 10, 2008. (Minor changes may still occur before final publication online and in print.). The evolution of intracellular pathogens is considered in the context of ambiguities in basic definitions and the diversity of host-microbe interactions. Intracellular pathogenesis is a subset of a larger world of host-microbe interactions that includes ...

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British Section of the Society of Protozoology - This is the UK home of the protozoology society. Find out about our spring and autumn meetings or how to join and participate.

British Section Society of Protozoologists - Promotes the study, teaching and dissemination of all aspects of protozoology; provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of results obtained from original research and for an exchange of information on experimental design and techniques; encourages developing and novel aspects of protozoology.

Cryptosporidium Genome Project -

Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa - Maintains a collection of over 2000 strains of algae and protozoa.

Gallery of Life In a Pond - Beautiful photomicrography highlights a short natural history of 10 different species of 'Proctoctista' organisms. Other galleries show different groups of microlife.
Meta Description: [ BioMedia Galleries ­ explore the microscopic life in a drop of pond water to discover the diversity of exciting and beautiful protists that live there. ]

Introduction to the Ciliata - A brief description of the ciliate protozoans.

Lacrymaria olor: Tear of a Swan - Article about this fascinating protozoan from Micscape magazine, with a movie of Lacrymaria olor in action.
Meta Description: [ Lacrymaria olor, a Loch Ness monster or 'The tear of a swan'? ]

Ordo Chytridiales - A systematic overview of an order of Watermolds

Protist - Home page for the professional journal, Protist.

404 Protist Kingdom - A brief introduction to the Protists with activities for students.

Protozoan Houses - Shells, tests, gelatinous envelopes and other protozoan body coverings are discussed in this article from Micscape.
Meta Description: [ Protozoan houses ]

Protozoan Parasites - Images of the water-borne parasites Cryptosporidium parvum, Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia lamblia.
Meta Description: [ These parasites infect the intestinal tract of man and animals. ]

Sarcodina: Chaos (Pelomyxa) Carolinensis - An article about observing this large amoeba.

Skovgaard, Alf - Personal site on research in ecology of marine protists (dinoflagellates) including protistan parasites in planktonic copepods.

Society of Protozoologists - International group of scientists that use protists as their research organisms.

The Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology Home Page - The Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology publishes original research on protists, including lower algae and fungi. Articles are published covering all aspects of these organisms, including their behavior, biochemistry, cell biology, chemotherapy, development, ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, morphogenetics, parasitology, systematics, and ultrastructure.
Meta Description: [ Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology: journal information, contents and abstracts on the Blackwekk Publishing website ]

Volvox: a beautiful microscopic life-form - Stunning photographs and video clips, and a description of Volvox, can be seen in this article by Maurice Smith and Ken Jones from Micscape Magazine.
Meta Description: [ Volvox: a beautiful microscopic life-form ]