All ASM journal research articles on H1N1 (swine flu) are now freely available

["Ridgeway, Nichole" <nridgeway@asmusa.org>]

American Society for Microbiology Makes Research Publications on 
Influenza A (H1N1) Freely Available

Washington, DC-May 4, 2009-Because of the current public health 
emergency and worldwide concern about Influenza A H1N1 (swine 
flu), the American Society for Microbiology has made articles on 
H1N1 published within the past 6 months, November 2008 to May 
2009, in ASM's Journal of Virology, Journal of Clinical 
Microbiology, and Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy freely 
available online. The 14 articles can be accessed in one location 
ASM articles on H1N1 (November 2008 through May 2009).

The Editors in Chief of these journals and the Chair of the ASM 
Publications Board took this action in support of ASM's mission 
of disseminating important microbiological research. The ASM 
hopes that making this material readily available will assist 
researchers and others seeking information in dealing with the 
current outbreak. Under normal circumstances, all ASM articles 
are freely and publicly available 6 months after publication.

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The American Society for Microbiology, headquartered in 
Washington, D.C., is the largest single life science association, 
with 42,000 members worldwide. Its members work in educational, 
research, industrial, and government settings on issues such as 
the environment, the prevention and treatment of infectious 
diseases, laboratory and diagnostic medicine, and food and water 
safety. The ASM's mission is to gain a better understanding of 
basic life processes and to promote the application of this 
knowledge for improved health and economic and environmental 
well-being.

Nichole Ridgeway
Marketing Manager
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
1752 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-942-9396 (direct)
nridgeway@asmusa.org