The fifth edition of this highly successful book provides studentswith an essential introduction to the molecular genetics ofbacteria covering the basic concepts and the latest developments.It is comprehensive, easy to use and well structured with cleartwo-colour diagrams throughout.
Specific changes to the new edition include:
* More detail on sigma factors, anti-sigma factors and anti-antisigma factors, and the difference in the frequency of sigma factorsin bacteria
* Expand material on integrons as these are becoming increasinglyimportant in antibiotic resistance
* Enhanced treatment of molecular phylogeny
* Complete revision and updating of the final chapter on'Gene Mapping and Genomics'
* Two-colour illustrations throughout.
The focus of the book remains firmly on bacteria and will beinvaluable to students studying microbiology, biotechnology,molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and related biomedicalsciences.