Other Online Resources

To look up the defination of a scientific term, check an online glossary:

• Microbial Genetics Glossary
• Microbiology Glossary
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Glossary
• Cell Biology Glossary
• General Genetics Glossary
• Bioinformatics Glossary

• Microbial genome sequencing projects
• Influential microbial geneticists
• Important discoveries in microbial genetics
• Salmonella.org -- information about Salmonella
• Coli Genetic Stock Center -- genetic and physical maps of Escherichia coli

Advice on scientific writing:

• Strunk and White's classical "The Elements of Style" online
• Guidelines for writing a scientific paper (pdf file)
• Dangling modifiers
• Word usage
• ASM instructions to authors (pdf file)
• Genetic nomenclature

If you are interested in applying to graduate school, you may find the following resources useful:

• Google's University Search -- search websites for specific universities.
• Peterson's Guide -- information on applying to graduate school.
• Research ethics -- guidelines for proper research conduct, regulations related to research in microbial genetics and related areas, and links to sites describing career opportunities.

The actionbioscience site provides some interesting insights into current challenges in biosciences (including microbial genetics).