IVth International ASM Symposium on Streptococcal Genetics May 15-18, 1994, Santa Fe, NM

9316724 Gilmore DNA是将肺炎链球菌从粗糙菌落类型转化为光滑菌落类型的原理的证明被广泛认为是启动分子遗传学时代的事件，分子遗传学是现代生物技术的基石。 链球菌遗传学在开发应用于制造业（如乳制品、肉类和青贮饲料发酵工业）的生物技术;在制药工业中生产新型链激酶;以及确定人类和兽医疾病中许多毒力因子的结构和功能方面一直处于最前沿。 来自这些不同领域的研究人员，他们对链球菌遗传学的丰富历史做出了重大贡献，以及来自地球仪的年轻有抱负的研究人员将聚集在新墨西哥州圣菲，参加第四届国际链球菌遗传学ASM研讨会。 从NSF获得的资金将用于支持学生，博士后研究员和演讲者的旅行，注册和会议费用，解决链球菌，乳球菌和肠球菌基础遗传学的核心问题。 ***

9316724 Gilmore The demonstration that DNA was the principle that transformed Streptococcus pneumoniae from rough to smooth colony type is broadly viewed as the event that launched the era of molecular genetics, the cornerstone of modern biotechnology. Streptococcal genetics have continued to be at the forefront in developing biotechnologies for application in manufacturing, such as dairy, meat, and silage fermentation industries; the production of novel streptokinases in the pharmaceutical industry; and for determining the structure and function of numerous virulence factors in human and veterinary disease. Investigators from these diverse fields who have made major contributions to the rich history of streptococcal genetics, as well as young aspiring investigators from across the globe will be brought together in Sante Fe, NM, for the Fourth International ASM Symposium on Streptococcal Genetics. Funds obtained from NSF will be used to support travel, registration, and meeting expenses for students, post-doctoral fellows, and speakers addressing central issues on the basic genetics of streptococci, lactococci and enterococci. ***