Growth of an Acanthamoeba isolate on a gram-negative bacterium, probably Pasteurella haemolytica.

A gram-negative bacterium, probably Pasteurella haemolytica, was found to support the growth of Acanthamoeba spp. This provides a useful means for initial isolation of Acanthamoeba spp. and for culturing these parasites to high cell densities.

Preconception tort liability: recognizing a strict liability cause of action for DES grandchildren.

Over the past decade more than 1,000 "DES daughters" have filed lawsuits against the manufacturers of DES, alleging that their in utero exposure to the drug caused various reproductive tract abnormalities, including cancer. Plaintiffs now allege that their grandmothers' use of DES during pregnancy caused genetic damage leading to cancer in third generations. This Note addresses the validity of preconception tort liability in the context of third-generation DES cases. Plaintiffs in preconception tort liability cases have sought recovery under both negligence and strict liability causes of action. Courts should recognize the validity of preconception tort liability and allow a strict liability cause of action in third-generation cases.

Study of an amoeboflagellate isolated from the nasal mucosa of man.

This paper examines the biology, morphology, and pathogenicity for mice of an amoeboflagellate isolated from human nasal mucosa. The biological and morphological relationships of this isolate with the amoebae (Lobosea) and the true slime molds (Eumycetoza) are discussed though the taxonomic affinities of the organism have not been determined.