April 2008 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

New publications week 13
by Jan Herrmann 24 Apr '08

24 Apr '08

Dear all, here are some new publications of week 12/ 2008, which haven't been announced on MARMAM earlier AFAIK. By clicking the following link you are guided to a website, where the following references are linked to their according journal homepages. There you can find abstracts and contact information: http://www.mmbib.com/news.php Please do not contact MARMAM, the MARMAM editors or me for reprints. Thank you. Thanks to all of you who sent in reprints to be included in the weekly announcements. Kindest Regards, Jan Herrmann CETACEA Miyazaki, M. et al. (2008): Neptunomonas japonica sp. nov., an Osedax japonicus symbiont-like bacterium isolated from sediment adjacent to sperm whale carcasses off Kagoshima, Japan. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 58(4): 866-871. Nystuen, J.A. et al. (2008): Spatial averaging of oceanic rainfall variability using underwater sound: Ionian Sea rainfall experiment 2004. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 123(4): 1952-1962. Vela, A.I. et al. (2008): Lactobacillus ceti sp. nov., isolated from beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris). International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 58(4): 891-894. Wang, S.S.-H. et al. (2008): Functional trade-offs in white matter axonal scaling. The Journal of Neuroscience 28(15): 4047-4056. Wiley, D.N. et al. (2008): Effectiveness of voluntary conservation agreements: case study of endangered whales and commercial whale watching. Conservation Biology 22(2): 450-457. PINNIPEDIA Meir, J.U. et al. (2008): Extreme blood oxygen depletion in diving elephant seals. The FASEB Journal 22(1_MeetingAbstracts): 757.7. Sims, D.W. et al. (2008): Scaling laws of marine predator search behaviour. Nature 451(82): 1098-1102. OTHER MARINE MAMMALS Bechshoft, T.Ø. et al. (2008): Fluctuating asymmetry in metric traits; a practical example of calculating asymmetry, measurement error, and repeatability. Annales Zoologici Fennici 45(1): 32-38. -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de

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New publications week 12
by Jan Herrmann 21 Apr '08

21 Apr '08

Dear all, here are some new publications of week 12/ 2008, which haven't been announced on MARMAM earlier AFAIK. By clicking the following link you are guided to a website, where the following references are linked to their according journal homepages. There you can find abstracts and contact information: http://www.mmbib.com/news.php Please do not contact MARMAM, the MARMAM editors or me for reprints. Thank you. Thanks to all of you who sent in reprints to be included in the weekly announcements. Kindest Regards, Jan Herrmann CETACEA Cranford, T.W., P. Krysl, and J.A. Hildebrand (2008): Acoustic pathways revealed: simulated sound transmission and reception in Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris). Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 3(1): 016001. Cranford, T.W., P. Krysl, and J.A. Hildebrand (2008): Acoustic pathways revealed: simulated sound transmission and reception in Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) using finite element modelling. The FASEB Journal 22(1_MeetingAbstracts): 583.3. Edwards, E.F. (2008): Life or death in the fast lane: dolphin mother-calf separation during tuna purse-seine sets. The FASEB Journal 22(1_MeetingAbstracts): 1176.10. Geelhoed, S. (2008): Book Review: Cetaceans in the North Sea. Whales and dolphins of the North Sea. C.J. Camphuysen & G.H. Peet 2006. Fontaine Uitgevers BV, 's Graveland, The Netherlands. 159 pp. ISBN-10: 90 5956 2216 or ISBN 13: 978 98 5956 2219 [in English]. ISBN-10: 90 5996 157 or ISBN-13: 978 90 5956 1 [in Dutch]. Lutra 50(2): 141-142. Houser, D.S. (2008): Investigation of the Potential for Intravascular Bubbles in Repetitively Diving Dolphins. The FASEB Journal 22(1_MeetingAbstracts): 1239.2. Kastelein, R.A. et al. (2008): Behavioral avoidance threshold level of a harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) for a continuous 50 kHz pure tone. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 123(4): 1858-1861. Law, R.J. et al. (2008): PFOS and PFOA in the livers of harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) stranded or bycaught around the UK. Marine Pollution Bulletin 56(4): 792-797. Petherick, A. (2008): Flirty in pink. Dolphins turn on the charm. Nature 452(7187): 515. Pleijel, F. et al. (2008): Vrijenhoekia balaenophila, a new hesionid polychaete from a whale fall off California. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 152(4): 625-634. Reidenberg, J.S. et al. (2008): Crooked crania and lop-sided larynges: New insights from CT imaging of the cranio-cervical region in odontocetes (toothed whales, dolphins, porpoises). The FASEB Journal 22(1_MeetingAbstracts): 771.11. Vance, E. (2008): Anatomy: Truly gross anatomy. Nature 452(7187): 525-526. Leonel, J. et al. (2008): A baseline study of perfluorochemicals in Franciscana dolphin and Subantarctic fur seal from coastal waters of Southern Brazil. Marine Pollution Bulletin 56(4): 778-781. Noren, S.R. and D.P. Noren (2008): Development of muscle diving physiology in marine mammals. The FASEB Journal 22(1_MeetingAbstracts): 1239.1. PINNIPEDIA Kakuschke, A. et al. (2008): Blood metal levels and metal-influenced immune functions of harbour seals in captivity. Marine Pollution Bulletin 56(4): 764-769. Matjesuva, I. et al. (2008): Using quantitative real-time PCR to detect salmonid prey in scats of grey Halichoerus grypus and harbour Phoca vitulina seals in Scotland - an experimental and field study. Journal of Applied Ecology 45(2): 632-640. OTHER MARINE MAMMALS Miller, M. et al. (2008): Transplacental toxoplasmosis in a wild southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis). Veterinary Parasitology 153(1-2): 12-18. Murata, S. et al. (2008): Contamination status and accumulation profiles of organotins in sea otters (Enhydra lutris) found dead along the coasts of California, Washington, Alaska (USA), and Kamchatka (Russia). Marine Pollution Bulletin 56(4): 641-649. -- --> jan.herrmann -at - cetacea.de

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Marine Connection launches new solitary cetacean report
by Liz Sandeman 21 Apr '08

21 Apr '08

The Marine Connection has launched a new report which examines the phenomenon of the solitary cetacean – the 'Lone Rangers' of the sea, in detail. It examines some of the theories behind their existence, considers the process of habituation and the threats to both the cetacean and humans. By reviewing all known cases to date and the current protective legislation the report makes recommendations for their protection in both the short and long term. http://www.marineconnection.org/campaigns/solitary_report_details_page.h tm Liz Sandeman Director of Operations Marine Connection www.marineconnection.org Reg. UK charity no. 1062222 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.2/1388 - Release Date: 20/04/2008 15:01

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT NEEDED FOR FIELD WORK IN NORTHWEST AFRICA
by Ana Pinela 21 Apr '08

21 Apr '08

RESEARCH ASSISTANT NEEDED FOR FIELD WORK IN NORTHWEST AFRICA Hello, I am recruiting one research assistant for a period of approximately three weeks (May and beginning of June) to conduct cetacean research in Mauritania, which is located in Northwest Africa bordering the Sahara desert. The works consists of patrolling the whole Mauritanian coast, from the Parc National du Banc d’Arguin to the border with Senegal, in a 4-wheel drive and collect as much data and biological material as possible. DUTIES of the research assistant: - be prepared to work long hours under the sun and for consecutive days; - assist with dissections if stranded animals are found; - assist in the collection of all kinds of biological material; - assist with Morphometric analysis of delphinid skulls; - collect plankton and fish samples; - participate in the laboratory activities. REQUIREMENTS: - Background in biology, marine and environmental sciences or a related field; - Speak French is a plus (not essential) and a second language, such as Portuguese, Spanish or English; - Preferably have previous field experience (not mandatory) - Be prepared to live and work in a very simple manner, as Mauritania is a country with few resources and considered to be quite poor. There is NO COMPENSATION for this work as it is entirely a VOLUNTEER position. The successful research assistant will be responsible for its own transportation to Nouakchott and living expenses (approx. 10-15 €/day) during the time of the volunteering. This research position is ideal for people who want to gain some hands-on experience in the field of cetacean research and that might even want to pursue a future career in this field of expertise. This person should also like to travel and get to know other cultures. TO APPLY: send an e-mail to one of the following addresses: anapinela(a)ub.edu or ana.pinela(a)gmail.com and attach a copy of your CV and a motivation letter briefly explaining why you’re interested in this volunteer position. Details related to the field work will be passed on to the successful candidate on plane fairs, accommodation, live style and costs, etc., as well as information on cetaceans that inhabit Mauritanian waters (bibliographic material). To those of you, who read until the end THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST! Cheers, Ana Pinela PhD Candidate Universitat de Barcelona Facultat de Biologia Dept. Biologia Animal (Vertebrados) Av. Diagonal 645, 1st floor 08028 Barcelona Spain Tel: +34 93 402 1453 Fax: +34 93 403 5740 _________________________________________________________________ Confira vídeos com notícias do NY Times, gols direto do Lance, videocassetadas e muito mais no MSN Video! http://video.msn.com/?mkt=pt-br

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Reminder--Comparative Nutrition Society--Seventh Biennial Symposium
by Kimberly Reich 20 Apr '08

20 Apr '08

COMPARATIVE NUTRITION SOCIETY ─ SEVENTH BIENNIAL SYMPOSIUM Liscombe Lodge Resort Nova Scotia, Canada 8-12 August 2008 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15 May 2008 Please see our website <http://www.cnsweb.org/> for more information. Situated in a tranquil riverside setting, along Nova Scotia's beautiful Eastern Shore, the CNS meetings at Liscombe Lodge <www.liscombelodge.ca> provide a stimulating Conference experience. The entire meeting ─ talks, meals, and social events ─ are taken in a group setting. This provides attendees with opportunities for in-depth discussions among students and scientists from diverse backgrounds in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. In the immediate vicinity, there are numerous outdoor activities to enjoy before and after the sessions. Our Symposia are characterized by: Longer conference presentations with open discussions and varied topics, serving both established and young scientists Distinctive, intimate conference locations where members can build connections and relationships As part of the Comparative Nutrition Society’s goal of encouraging young scientists, the following awards are available: Two Student Travel Awards ($1,000 each and meeting registration waived) * The Susan Crissey Memorial Scholarship recognizes student research in captive animals * The Malcolm Ramsey Memorial Scholarship recognizes student research in field animals Three Student Presentation Awards ($500 each) for best oral and poster presentations Who are we? * A cross-disciplinary Society with members interested in all aspects of comparative animal nutrition including nutrition of wildlife, livestock and humans; nutritional ecology; digestive physiology; biochemistry; and conservation * CNS members are from academia, commerce, government, and animal husbandry (including zoos and aquaria) We look forward to seeing you in August! Best wishes, Karen A. Bjorndal President, CNS

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New publication on eavesdropping in dolphins
by Justin Gregg 18 Apr '08

18 Apr '08

Dear colleagues, The following review article has recently been published, and is now available for download at this address: http://www.dolphincommunicationproject.org/pdf/GreggEavesdroppingReview.pdf (170kb) Gregg, J.D., Dudzinski, K.M., Smith, H.V. (2007) Do dolphins eavesdrop on the echolocation signals of conspecifics? International Journal of Comparative Psychology, 20: 65-88 Abstract: Preliminary experimental evidence shows that it is possible for an eavesdropping dolphin to discern object information from the returning echoes generated by the echolocation signals of conspecifics. Researchers have offered suggestions as to how this proposed ability may affect the behavior of wild dolphin species. A review of early and contemporary ideas, hypotheses and experiments concerning eavesdropping in dolphins is presented here, resulting in the development of a formalized, modern version of the 'echoic eavesdropping' hypothesis. The ecological implications of eavesdropping behavior remain unknown; refinement of the hypothesis and clarification of underlying assumptions are vital to our understanding of how echoic eavesdropping behavior might manifest itself in the social behavior of wild odontocetes. Suggestions for future research involving both echoic eavesdropping and a novel, alternative hypothesis (multi-source echoic eavesdropping) are offered. With the potential to elucidate many of the mysteries concerning dolphin biosonar use and dolphin behavior in general, echoic eavesdropping is an idea that deserves future attention. If you encounter any trouble downloading the PDF, please let me know and I can send it by email. ________________ Justin Gregg, PhD Research Associate & Vice President Dolphin Communication Project P.O. Box 711, Old Mystic, CT 06372-0711, USA jgregg(a)dolphincommunicationproject.org http://www.dolphincommunicationproject.org

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reminder: abstracts due Friday for acoustic communication conference
by Dave Mellinger 16 Apr '08

16 Apr '08

REMINDER: Abstracts for the Acoustic Communication by Animals conference are due April 18, which is Friday of this week. Conference details are below. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Acoustic Communication by Animals Second International Conference August 12-15, 2008 Corvallis, Oregon USA This conference will bring together senior scholars, mid-career researchers and teachers, young investigators, and students to share ideas, data, and methods in the growing and exciting field of animal acoustic communication. The emphasis in the conference will be to share information across animal taxa and to enable young investigators and students to meet and share ideas with more established investigators in the field. Toward this end, the keynote speakers at the conference will be Dr. Peter Marler Dr. Peter Slater who will provide insights from their lifetime of studying animal communication. Abstracts Abstracts of up to 300 words will be accepted until April 18, 2008. Submit abstracts via the conference web site, below. Topics Some of the special sessions we plan to have include · Development and evolution of animal communication · Communication in noisy environments · Modern techniques in measuring and analyzing complex animal sounds · Sound production mechanisms · Effects of anthropogenic sounds on animals · Cognition and language · Echolocation · Hearing and sound discrimination · Signal design · Mimicry · Physiology and anatomy · New equipment and software Other topics are welcome too. Invited speakers The following invited speakers will attend: Whitlow Au: Sound detection and echolocation by dolphins Andrew Bass: Communication in fishes Eliot Brenowitz: Vocal communication in songbirds Robert Dooling: Bird hearing Richard Fay: Fish hearing and sound production Albert Feng: Neural basis of sound communication in complex environments Tecumseh Fitch: Mammalian sound communication Kurt Fristrup: Managing noise impacts Ronald Hoy: Communication strategies in insects Peter Narins: Vertebrate seismic communication Caitlin O'Connell-Rodwell: Elephant low frequency and seismic reception Kazuo Okanoya: Evolution of signal complexity in birds and humans Arthur Popper: New ideas on evolution of hearing Ron Schusterman: Pinniped communication Robert Seyfarth: Primate communication and social behavior Andrea Megela Simmons: Chorus dynamics in frogs James Simmons: Sound detection by bats Joseph Sisneros: Neural mechanisms of fish AnnMarie Surlykke: Bat echolocation Terry Takahashi: Hearing and localization Sophie Van Parijs: Pinniped communication Student funding We will have funding for some students to travel to the conference. See the conference website for details. Further information is available at the conference web site: http://oregonstate.edu/conferences/animalcommunication2008/ Hope to see you there! The conference scientific committee: Whitlow W.L. Au, Co-chair, University of Hawaii Andrea Megela Simmons, Co-chair, Brown University David K. Mellinger, Co-chair, Oregon State University Arthur N. Popper, University of Maryland Richard R. Fay, Loyola University of Chicago Charles Schmid, Vice-Chair, Acoustical Society of America

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Fwd: IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER for the Florida Marine Mammal Health Conference
by Iske Larkin 16 Apr '08

16 Apr '08

Please forward the message below to the MarMam-list. Sincerely, Iske Iske L. Vandevelde Larkin, Ph.D. Assistant Scientist Education Coordinator Aquatic Animal Health Program Large Animal Clinical Sciences & Dept. of Zoology University of Florida 2015 SW 16th Ave. CVM - PO Box 100136 Gainesville, Fl 32610 (Ship to zip - 32608) USA ***NOTE New Phone # and E-mail Phone (352) 392-2212 ext 5168 Cell (352) 494-1742 Fax (352) 846-1171 e-mail: Larkini(a)vetmed.ufl.edu >>> "Miller Tipton,Beth" <bmt(a)ufl.edu> 4/16/2008 1:30 PM >>> FLORIDAMARINE MAMMAL HEALTH CONFERENCE III April 22 - 25, 2008 The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience * Marineland, Florida St. Augustine Beach, Florida http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/marinemammal<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HQ7NDBiUha11TEWp7rhK-ys8ig_tCZB50HiPsnVtZJFOntu0…> IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO PARTICIPATE! April 16, 2008 Dear Colleague, It's NOT TOO LATE to participate in the conference. We have an exciting program in store for you with numerous oral and poster presentations on the schedule, and, you can earn CEUS toward your professional licensing recertification. The conference will feature talks from renowned researchers and practitioners on: * Marine Mammal Genetics * Algal Biotoxins * Power Plants and Manatees * Right Whales * Health Assessments and much more . . . This conference provides a forum for people working on issues affecting marine mammal species, and an opportunity to review their current health status, discuss future directions of investigation, and determine actions likely to produce benefits to their health and survival. Attendees will have ample opportunities to share information regarding issues that affect marine mammals during topical discussion periods, poster presentations and networking sessions. REGISTER ONSITE We will be registering individuals onsite the afternoon of Thursday, April 22 from 4pm - 7pm at the Holiday Inn St. Augustine Beach - and - on Wednesday morning starting at 7:30am at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience before the meeting begins at 8:15am. So come join us as we investigate ways to reduce state and federal resources spent on marine mammal health issues by developing better preventative practices. CONTINUING CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS for Veterinarians CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS If you are a licensed veterinarian or if you maintain a professional license issued by a society, an association, an occupational licensing board or a department of professional regulation within your state, you may be eligible to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for your participation in this conference. Be sure to contact the appropriate authority who manages your professional certification to verify this conference program meets your state's licensing requirements, and to confirm what documentation is required to earn CEUs. A Record of Attendance Log will be maintained at the conference where you can sign in and sign out each day and create a record verifying your daily attendance. Within 30 days upon conclusion of the conference, we will mail you a formal "Certificate of Attendance" indicating the actual number of contact hours you accrued based on your participation hours recorded in the attendance log. It is your responsibility to compile all necessary paperwork and provide it to the appropriate licensing board or professional organization with whom you are certified, and to confirm this program content is acceptable based on their individual standards. IMPORTANT: Veterinary doctor's credit hours will be based on one hour credit for each "contact" hour (no less than 50 minutes) of attendance. The preliminary agenda for this conference entails 9.5 contact hours. CONFERENCE MEETING SITE Meeting Location Information [cid:image006.jpg@01C89FC6.16FBC980] The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32080 PHONE: 904-461-4000 *FAX: 904-461-4052 Peter A. V. Anderson, Director The FMMHC will be held at the Center for Marine Science (CMS) located at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience located in Marineland, FL, just south of St. Augustine. The eight-acre campus is situated on a narrow barrier island, bounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, both of which are just a few hundred feet away. For more information on the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, go to:www.whitney.ufl.edu/<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HQ7NDBiUha0swRmkRXY2s0shKlkjacyhPOGTjoV6zsMe95bP…> If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to email me or call on me personally. We look forward to your participation in the conference and to seeing you next week! Sincerely, Ms. Beth Miller-Tipton, CMP, Director Office of Conferences and Institutes University of Florida / IFAS PO Box 110750 (Bldg 639, Mowry Rd) Gainesville, FL 32611-0750 PH 352-392-5930 / FAX 352-392-9734 EMAIL: mailto:bmt@ufl.edu Web Site: http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/marinemammal

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summer opportunity - CORRECTION
by Cristiane Cavalcante de Albuquerque Martins 16 Apr '08

16 Apr '08

Dear all, I apologize but as this is a summer JOB opportunity it is limited to Canadian citizens or Canadian residents. Sincerely, Cristiane Summer oportunity description We are looking for 3 student to help with cetacean data collection from a land based station at the Saint Lawrence estuary, Quebec (Canada). The study is part of the PhD of a student from the Complex System Laboratory (Montreal University). We will focus effort to measure movement patterns of fin, blue, and humpback whales. Admission Conditions - Be a student in Biology, Geographyor Ecology; - Be interested in the knowledge of cetacean behavior. - Be patient, attentive, and hard working is essential. - Previous experience with theodolite tracking and /or ArcGIS is a plus appreciable. Stage Duration The activities will take place during summer months;from June 2 to August 29. Field work will take place 5 days a week (8 hours aday) followed by two days off. Planning of field work will be adjusted to meteorological conditions. Compensation We will organize a trip to Bergeronnes and back to Montreal at the beginning and at the end of season. $10 CAD/hr for a total of 420 hours. Lodging will be your responsibility (~350 CAD/ month). Interested students should send a motivation letter, a CV and a scholar record to (albuquerquecris(a)gmail.com) beforeApril 20 2008. Cristiane C. de Albuquerque Martins Candidat au doctorat/Ph.D. candidate Laboratoire sur les systèmes complexes/ Complex systems laboratory Université de Montréal Département de Géographie 520 chemin côte Ste-Catherine Montréal (QC), Canada H2V 2B8 Tél.: (514) 343-8064 albuquerquecris(a)yahoo.com.br http://perso.orange.fr/albuquerquemartins/ Abra sua conta no Yahoo! Mail, o único sem limite de espaço para armazenamento! http://br.mail.yahoo.com/

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One PhD position in Evolutionary Genetics
by Per J Palsboll 15 Apr '08

15 Apr '08

*One PhD position in Evolutionary Genetics (dnr 11/08)* at the Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Toxicology (GMT), Stockholm University. Research area: We are looking for a doctoral student who is broadly interested in evolutionary genetics of animals, ranging from population/conservation genetics to aspects of molecular evolution relevant to our understanding of animal evolution. The main focus of our research group is the use of evolutionary genetics, mainly below the species level, to understand ecological, evolutionary and population processes in marine mammals. Please refer to our web-site (Research Groups: Per Palsböll at www.gmt.su.se <http://www.gmt.su.se>) for more details on our research and publications. The doctoral candidate will be educated in evolutionary/population genetics of natural animal populations and supervised by Prof. Per Palsböll, and Dr. Martine Bérubé. Qualifications: A highly motivated person with a strong background in animal evolutionary genetics and practical laboratory experience (PCR, DNA sequencing etc.). Proficiency in English as well as quantitative and programming skills is of additional and considerable merit. The position is open to all nationalities. Application: The application has to include your curriculum vitae, a copy of your University grades, one copy of your main undergraduate thesis work, names and address/contact details of two referees, in addition to other documents that you feel is important to your application. A summary of your motivation and suitability for this PhD programme should be included as well along with a proposal for a possible doctoral project that will fit in the ongoing research of our laboratory. Terms of employment: The research education is a 48 months paid position. The position is financed by a fellowship for the first years, and subsequently as a regular doctoral position for the remainder of the PhD-program. Stockholm University, which is located in the capital of Sweden, has a very strong research environment in evolutionary biology and excellent facilities as well as a stimulating scientific atmosphere. There are many research groups working on evolutionary questions in the Departments of Zoology and Botany as well as at the nearby Museum of Natural History and the Technical University. For further details, please contact Per Palsböll (Per.Palsboll(a)gmt.su.se) telephone: +46 (0)8161998. The closing date (postmark) for applications is May 2nd 2008. Please quote reference number dnr 11/08. Completed applications should be sent by regular mail (not e-mail) to: Anette Storbacka PhD position in Evolutionary Genetics (dnr 11/08) Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Toxicology Stockholms Universitet, Svante Arrhenius väg 16, 106 91 STOCKHOLM Union representatives at Stockholm University are Bo Ekengren, SACO, tel: +46 (0)8162661, Lisbeth Häggberg, ST, tel: +46(0)8164017, and Gunnar Stenberg, SEKO, tel: +46(0)703164341. -- Per J. Palsbøll, Professor Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Toxicology Stockholm University, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden Visiting address: Svante Arrheniusväg 16, Room E545 Office phone: +46 (0)8 16 1998 Mobile phone: +46 (0)73 5182364

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