USENET newsgroup name: bionet.cellbiol.cytonet

Mailing List Name: CYTONET

e-mail posting address:	cytonet@net.bio.net

Discussion leader:

Nicholas C. Carpita, CytoNet Coordinator
Department of Botany and Plant Pathology
Lilly Hall of Life Sciences 1155
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-1155
Tel. (317) 494-4653
FAX: (317) 494-0363
Internet: carpita@btny.purdue.edu


Welcome to CytoNet!

CytoNet serves as an information and communications service for
investigators who research the cytoskeleton, plasma-membrane, cell wall
structural and functional continuum.  We provide a means of dialog among
plant scientists whose interdisciplinary efforts involve:
--structural dynamics of the cytoskeleton
--molecular control of the expression of specific actins and tubulins
--molecules which attach the cytoskeleton to the plasma membrane
--the interactions of the cytoskeleton and membrane transport
--transmembrane molecules that link the cytoskeleton to the cell wall
--matrix proteins and polysaccharides of the cell wall that participate in
membrane adhesion
--signal transduction mechanisms associated with cytoskeleton-membrane
interactions
--the cytoskeleton-membrane interaction and protein and polysaccharide
trafficking

Formation of a newsgroup will provide:
--a forum for discussion of latest developments in diverse disciplines
that impinge on our specific mission. 
--an information resource for new participants.  
--a bulletin board for announcements of new positions, meetings, and
retreats
--an avenue for initiating collaboration among participants
--up to date advancements in interdisciplinary technologies
--announcement of novel reagents and other materials available for
collaborative use
--repository for a monthly newsletter which will feature a specific aspect
of our mission and the researchers involved

A steering committee was formed to coordinate the activities of the core
group.  A directory of participating scientists is maintained and can be
obtained by email requests to cytonet@aux.btny.purdue.edu.  The newsgroup
is expected to run unmoderated, but inquiries concerning other functions
of CytoNet may be address to the following people:

Nicholas C. Carpita, CytoNet Coordinator
Department of Botany and Plant Pathology
Lilly Hall of Life Sciences 1155
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-1155
Tel. (317) 494-4653
FAX: (317) 494-0363
Internet: carpita@btny.purdue.edu