USENET newsgroup name: bionet.drosophila Status: Moderated One line Description: Research discussions on Drosophila melanogaster and related species Moderation address: bionet-drosophila@net.bio.net Moderators: Kevin Cook (primary), Kathy Matthews, Thom Kaufman Mailing list name: ? E-mail address: dros@net.bio.net Newsgroup Charter: bionet.dros provides a forum for scientific discussions and a source of information for researchers with an interest in Drosophila and related organisms. Functions of the newsgroup: Discussions and inquiries typically address the anatomy, breeding, behavior, genetics, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, evolution or, ecology of Drosophila, but may address any issue of interest to Drosophila researchers. The newsgroup provides a forum for the discussion of problems and developments in Drosophila research including advice on techniques and the availability of unique resources. It serves as a bulletin board for announcements of meetings, conferences, job opportunities, and funding sources. Relevant contributions are welcome from any individual with an interest in Drosophila. Moderation Policy: Mass-posted commercial messages, chain letters, and similar postings not germane to Drosophila will be deleted without comment. Inappropriate messages posted in good faith will be returned to the sender at the judgement of the moderator (these will include most inquiries regarding control of flies as pests (see http://flystocks.bio.indiana.edu/getting-rid.htm) and most inquiries from students asking for help on their homework). Messages not strictly within the charter but likely to be of interest to many subscribers (e.g., messages dealing with products specifically of interest to fly researchers) will be accepted. Use of the newsgroup for strictly commercial purposes is prohibited. __________________________________________________________ Kevin Cook, Ph.D. Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center Department of Biology http://flystocks.bio.indiana.edu Jordan Hall 142 Indiana University 812-855-5782 1001 E. Third St. 812-855-2577 (fax) Bloomington, IN 47405-3700 kcook@bio.indiana.edu