Overview
Offers comprehensive coverage spanning the entire field of microbial genetics--from fundamental information to sophisticated application considerations. Containing the work of experts in the field and detailing such topics as single-strand NA viruses, cloning strategies, restriction-modification and more, this work was written for students at the graduate level. Relevant review articles and extensive references can also be found.Synopsis
In accordance with its predecessor, the completely revised and expanded Second Edition of Modern Microbial Genetics focuses on how bacteria and bacteriophage arrange and rearrange their genetic material through mutation, evolution, and genetic exchange to take optimal advantage of their environment.
The text is divided into three sections: DNA Metabolism, Genetic Response, and Genetic Exchange. The first addresses how DNA replicates, repairs itself, and recombines, as well as how it may be manipulated. The second section is devoted to how microorganisms interact with their environment, including chapters on sporulation and stress shock, and the final section contains the latest information on classic exchange mechanisms such as transformation and conjugation.
Chapters include:
- Gene Expression and Its Regulation
- Single-Stranded DNA Phages
- Genetic Tools for Dissecting Motility and Development of Myxococcus xanthus
- Molecular Mechanism of Quorum Sensing
- Transduction in Gram-Negative Bacteria
- Genetic Approaches in Bacteria with No Natural Genetic Systems
The editors also cultivate an attention to global regulatory systems throughout the book, elucidating how certain genes and operons in bacteria, defined as regulons, network and cooperate to suit the needs of the bacterial cell. With clear appreciation for the impact of molecular genomics, this completely revised and updated edition proves that Modern Microbial Genetics remains the benchmark text in its field.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Partha Krishnamurthy, Ph.D.(St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
Description:This book provides comprehensive coverage of the field of microbial genetics in the modern world. The previous edition was published in 1991.
Purpose:The book is intended to update the reader on the developments in the field of microbial genetics.
Audience:The authors intend this book for students and professionals in the field of medicine and biology (with special pertinence for microbiologists), and I agree with the authors. The book is written by authors who are leaders in their respective fields.
Features:With the development and availability of modern tools of research, the field of microbial genetics and research in general has undergone tremendous growth. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the advances made in our understanding of the biology of prokaryotic genetics. The subject matter is presented well with illustrations where necessary. The best aspect of the book is that it is written by authors who are experts in their respective fields and as such, the reader is provided with excellent coverage of the material.
Assessment:The presentation of the material in this book is broad yet comprehensive and compares quite well with similar publications such as Microbial Genetics, 2nd edition, edited by Maloy (Jones & Bartlett, 1994) and Molecular Genetics of Bacteria, edited by Dale (John Wiley & Sons, 1998).
Editorials
From The Critics
Reviewer: Partha Krishnamurthy, Ph.D.(St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)Description: This book provides comprehensive coverage of the field of microbial genetics in the modern world. The previous edition was published in 1991.
Purpose: The book is intended to update the reader on the developments in the field of microbial genetics.
Audience: The authors intend this book for students and professionals in the field of medicine and biology (with special pertinence for microbiologists), and I agree with the authors. The book is written by authors who are leaders in their respective fields.
Features: With the development and availability of modern tools of research, the field of microbial genetics and research in general has undergone tremendous growth. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the advances made in our understanding of the biology of prokaryotic genetics. The subject matter is presented well with illustrations where necessary. The best aspect of the book is that it is written by authors who are experts in their respective fields and as such, the reader is provided with excellent coverage of the material.
Assessment: The presentation of the material in this book is broad yet comprehensive and compares quite well with similar publications such as Microbial Genetics, 2nd edition, edited by Maloy (Jones & Bartlett, 1994) and Molecular Genetics of Bacteria, edited by Dale (John Wiley & Sons, 1998).
From The Critics
Focusing on the ways bacteria and bacteriophages arrange and rearrange their genetic material through mutation, evolution, and genetic exchange, these 22 chapters explain how such changes help them to take optimal advantage of their environment. The book describes how DNA replicates, repairs itself, recombines, and can be manipulated. It also explains how microorganisms interact with their environment, and outlines major exchange mechanisms. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)From the Publisher
"...provide a clear prospective, often laced with insight and enthusiasm...an informative and very browseable addition to the lab bookshelf..." (Microbiology Today)3 Stars from Doody