NAME: BIOSCI/BIONET - Biological Science Groups and Lists Description: BIOSCI is a series of freely accessible electronic communi- cation forums (i.e., electronic bulletin boards or "newsgroups") for use by biological scientists worldwide. No fees are charged for the service. The system is intended to promote communication between professionals in the biological sciences. There are over 60 news- groups and corresponding electronic lists on Bionet ranging from typical biological subjects like cell biology, genetics, parasitology to interdisciplinary fields including molecular modeling, NMR structure determination, and protein crystallography. Subjects: Virtually all areas of biology/biochemistry/biophysics. Editor: Each list/newsgroup has its own leader. Bionet is managed by David Kristofferson (kristoff@net.bio.net) To Subscribe: Once you choose the particular Bionet list and you know its LISTNAME, subscribe by sending a message: subscribe LISTNAME to the address biosci-server@net.bio.net. To Unsubscribe: Send the message unsubscribe LISTNAME to the ad- dress biosci-server@net.bio.net. To Post: Send your message to the address: some-list@net.bio.net where the some-list is the appropriate list identifier. Comments: Bionet is an excellent, professionally run resource, with clear and extensive instructions on its use and topics. The archives of Bionet are extensive. Start by sending the message: info faq to the address biosci-server@net.bio.net. You may also use anony- mous FTP or gopher net.bio.net and retrieve tutorials on the use of Bionet and description of Bionet lists/newsgroups. Note that some Bionet lists are moderated.