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Drosophila Information Service Drosophila Information Service Number 75 July 1994 Prepared at the Department of Zoology University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma 73019 U.S.A. i DIS 75 (July 1994) , . Preface Drosophila Information Servce was fist prited in March, 1934. Material contributed by Drosophila workers was arranged by C.B. Bridges and M. Demerec. As noted in its preface, which is reprited in this volume on pages 207-208, DIS was undertaken because, "An appreciable share of credit for the fine accomplishments in Drosophila genetics is due to the broadmindedness of the original Drosophila workers who established the policy of a free exchange of material and information among al actively interested in Drosophila research. Ths policy has proved to be a great stimulus for the use of Drosophila material in genetic research and is directly responsible for many important contributions." During the 60 years following that first issue, DIS has continued to promote open communication. In recogntion of this 75th volume, a new section has been added to provide historical perspectives on Drosophila research. In addition to a reprint of the preface of the first volume, which summarizes the phiosophy of the early researchers and includes the first directory (three of the 75 listed people were to receive Nobel Prizes for their i contributions), we reprint a note by Larry Sandler on the origin of the U.S. Drosophila Conferences (DIS 56, 1981) and a description of the more recent conferences by Dan Lindsley. The production of DIS 75 could not have been completed without the generous efforts of many people. Stanton Gray, Carolie Tawes, Christine LaFon, Laurel Jordan Rick Wedel, April Sholl, Eric Weaver, and Merl Kardokus helped to prepare and check manuscripts for printing, Jean Ware and Lou An Laford assisted in maintaining key records, Coral McCallster advised on artork, and many of these individuals along with Mingull Jeung work to package and ship copies as they are requested. Special acknowledgment is due to Rick Wedel for his hard work on the cumulative subject index for volumes 1 to 71 (pages 213-301). The subject index was a challenging task since no issues were computerized prior to DIS 70. Melva Christian at the University of Oklahoma Printing Servces oversaw the printing of this issue. Any errors or omissions in this volume are, however, the responsibilty of the editor. We are also grateful to the DIS Advisory Group: Michael Ashburner (Cambridge University), Daniel Hartl (Harvard University), Kathleen Matthews (Indiana University), and R.C. Woodrff (Bowling Green State University). The publication of Drosophila Inormation Servce is supported in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation to R.C. Woodruff for the Mid-America Drosophila Stock Center, Bowling Green, Ohio. We hope that you find a lot of useful information here, and we invite you to let us know what can be done to improve DIS as an informal source of communication among Drosophila researchers. James N. Thompson, jr. Jenna J. Hellack DIS 75 (July 1994) ii Drosophila Information Servce James N. Thompson, jr., Editor Department of Zoology Umversity of Oklahoma Jenna J. Hellack, Associate Editor De:(artment of Biology University of Central Oklahoma Editorial Addresses Contributions, Orders, and Inquiries for the regular annual DIS issue should be sent to: James N. Thompson,jr. Phone (405) 325-4821 Department of Zoology FAX (405) 325-7560 730 VanVleet Oval Internet: THOMPSON(gAADV ARKUCS.UOKNOR.EDU University of Oklahoma Bitnet: THOMPSON(gUOKUCSVX Norman, OK 73019 Inquires concerning DIS 69 and other special issues should be sent to: Wilam M. Gelbart Phone (617) 495-290 Department of Cellular and FAX (617) 495-93 Developmental Biology Internet: WGELBART%HUBI02(gHUSC3.HAVAR.EDU Harard University 16 Divity Avenue Cambridge, MA 0213-20 Inquiries concerning Drosophia Information Newsletter (DIN): DIN. Technical note submission, contact: Carl Thummel Phone (801) 581-297 Department of Human Genetics FAX (801) 581-5374 520 Eccles Intitute, Buidi 533 Internet: CTUMEL(gHMBGMAL.MED.UTAH.EDU University of Utah Salt Lae City, UT 841ll - DIN. Al other subjects, contact: Kathy Matthews Phone (8ll) 855-5782 Department of Biology FAX (812) 855-2577 Indiana University Internet: MATTWK(gUCS.INIAAEDU Bloominon, IN 47405 Bitnet: MATTWK(gINIAA.BITT iii DIS 75 (July 1994) The Drosophila Board Chaierson: Marana F. Wolfer Diviion of Biologica Sciences Section of Genetics and Development Cornell University 423 Biotechology Buidig Ithaca NY 14853-2703 (607)-254-481 Drosophila Group Representatives: GROUPNAM STATE INCLUDED PRIY REPRESENTATI New Engand Maie, Vermont, New Hampshie, Welcome Bender Massachusetts, Connecticut, Department of BCMP Rhode Island Harard Medica School 24 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 (617) 432-190 (617) 738-0516 FAX Mid-Atlantic Downtate New York, New Jersey, Margarete M.S. 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Cell lies avaiable by request 80 Stock Lists Mid-America Drosophila Stock Center: New Stocks 1 The European Drosophila Stock Center: Umea, Sweden 6 Mutation Notes: Drosophila meZanogaster Chatterjee, RN. Intersex (å) mutant gene in D. melanogaster. 33 Chorsky, R and J. Belote. genitalia missing (gem): An autosomal recessive mutant that afects development of the genital dic derivatives. 33 Schee~ D.W., and W.W. Doane. P-taged nanw mutant in Drosophila melanogaster. 34 Zhulev, I.F. Drosophila melanogaster liage data. 33 Zusman S., T. Steet, S. La, and E. Mendelsohn. New lethal mutations obtaied on a white, FRT chromosome. 35 Mutation Notes: Other Species Coyne, J A. and P. Sniegowski. A thid-chromosome balancer in Drosophila simulans. 36 Technique Notes Alon, G. and H. Hilton. A combination of techques for the control of Drosophila mites. 42 Delgado-Rodrez, A., R Orti-Marttelo, and R Vilalobos-Pietrin. Carageenan as an alternative to agar for the cultue media of Drosophila melanogaster. 42 Isono,system K., A. Harada, for K Oza field-inversion G. Laova and Y. Tsukahara. Computer-controlledgel electophoresis. power supply 47 Ki, W.,Digoxigeni-1-dUTP-Iabeled and M.G. Kidwell. In situ hybridition to polytene chromosomes using probes. 44 Lin J.C. and A. Vilavaso. A stepper motor drven microinjectig device. 39 Strecker,of T., livigS. McGhee, S. DrosophilaShi and D. Ham. A modied protocol embryos.for permeabiltion and cultue 38 DIS 75 (July 1994) vi Research Notes Akaboshi, E., Y. Inoue, M-T. Yamamoto, and H. Ryo. Clonig and mapping of genes activated by MMS treatment in Drosophila cultued cell. 149 Band, H.T. A breedi site for drosophids in Iron Mountai MI. 114 Band, H.T. More evidence that drosophids overwter in a preadult stage in mid-Michgan. 106 Benado,between M. and M. Budn. AdultD. competitionsubobscura between Drosophila andsubobscura D. and D. pavani.simulans and 51 Benado, M., E. Klein and D. Brncic. Eight-year stabilty of abundance series of Drosophila subobscura. 53 Bingley, M. and B. Shorrocks. A surey of fugal-breedig Drosophila using Agarcus bisporus as "bait". 89 Bowen,dehydrogenase L. and J.H. Wilamson. Adriamyci does from not inbit malc Drosophila.enze, 6-PGD or isocitrate 92 Bressac, C. Storage of short and long sperm in D. subobscura. 12 Brncic, D. and G. Manques. Natural occurence of reciproca tranlocations in Drosophila pavani. 88 Brui,lit B.G. and G.E.W.induced Thörig. Compounds that interfere mortalty. with the biosynthesis of porphyrs afect 91 Bruis,propionic B.G. and G.E.W. Thorig. Pupation and site of Drosophila acetic melanogaster afected acids. by ilumination, 92 Budn, M. and L. Cifentes. Laal viabilty and rate of development of Drosophila subobscura competig simultaneously with two loca species of Drosophila. 119 Catchpole, R.DJ. Wing lengt is not the best predictor of body siz. 84 Chakabarti, C.S. SEM observation on the proboscis of the adult Drosophila ananassae. 141 Chakabart~ C.S. SEM observation on the segmental spinules of Drosophila ananassae larae. 142 Chakabarti,of C.S.Drosophila SEM observations on the posterior spiracularananassae. structures of the lara and pupa 143 Chakabarti,of C.S.Drosophila SEM study on the anterior spiracular ananassae.structures of the lara and pupa 140 Chang,of C. and Drosophila J.H. Wilamson. The effects of steroids melanogaster. on NADP-dependent enzes 94 Chickerin,motity M., H.
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