International Review of Cytology (Volume 156) (International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology, Volume 156)

International Review of Cytology presents current advances and comprehensive reviews in cell biology-both plant and animal. Articles address structure and control of gene expression, nucleocytoplasmic interactions, control of cell development and differentiation, and cell transformation and growth. Authored by some of the foremost scientists in the field, each volume provides up-to-date information and directions for future research. Content: Series Editors Page ii Edited by Page iii Copyright page Page iv contributors Pages ix-x Cell and Molecular Biology of Rhizobium -Plant Original Research Article Pages 1-75 Michael Schultze, Éva Kondorosi, Pascal Ratet, Michel Buiré, Ádám Kondorosi Cellular Resistance to Cancer Chemotherapy Original Research Article Pages 77-157 Torben Skovsgaard, Dorthe Nielsen, Christian Maare, Karsten Wassermann Cellular and Molecular Effects of Thymic Epithelial Cells on Thymocytes during Differentiation and Maturation Original Research Article Pages 159-198 Yoshihiro Kinoshita, Fumihiko Hato Actin-Binding Proteins in Cell Motility Original Research Article Pages 199-273 Sadashi Hatano The Cell Biology of Nematocysts Original Research Article Pages 275-300 Glen M. Watson, Patricia Mire-Thibodeaux Impact of Altered Gravity on Aspects of Original Research Article Pages 301-373 Dale E. Claassen, Brian S. Spooner Index Pages 375-387 This serial presents current advances and reviews in both plant and animal cell biology. Articles address structure and control of gene expression; nucleocytoplasmic interactions; control of cell development and differentiation; and cell transformation and growth. Soil bacteria, referred to as rhizobia belonging to the genera Rhizobium, Bradyrhizobium, and Azorhizobium, have the unique ability to induce nitrogen-fixing nodules on the roots or stems of leguminous plants.