Molecular Microbiology [Paperback]

Molecular microbiology is a rapidly expanding area of contemporary science: the application of molecular biology has opened up the microbial world in many remarkable ways. The attraction of microbes is that they are self-contained and that they offer complete solutions to understanding the phenomenon of life.
This book provides a concise introduction to current research in the field. Four major areas are introduced and explained:
- Bacterial Biochemistry
- Bacterial Genomes
- Gene Expression
- Microbial Cell Biology
Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute Molecular Microbiology , held at Chamberlain Hall, The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, U.K., April 7-17, 1997Molecular microbiology is a rapidly expanding area of contemporary science: the application of molecular biology has opened up the microbial world in many remarkable ways. The attraction of microbes is that they are self-contained and that they offer complete solutions to understanding the phenomenon of life.
This book provides a concise introduction to current research in the field. Four major areas are introduced and explained:
- Bacterial Biochemistry
- Bacterial Genomes
- Gene Expression
- Microbial Cell Biology
Part 1: Bacterial Biochemistry. Life and Death in Stationary Phase - The Citric Acid Cycle and Oxygen-Regulated Gene Expression in Escherichia coli Part 2: Genomes and their Survival. Gene Transfer by Bacterial Conjugation: Establishment of the Immigrant Plasmid in the Recipient Cell - Bacteriophage Mu - Regulation of Bacteriophage (alpha) Replication - Replication and Maintenance of Bacterial Plasmids Part 3: Expression. Bacterial Gene Regulatory Proteins: Organisation and Mechanism of Action - Bacterial Two-Component Regulatory Systems - Metal Regulation of Gene Expression in Bacterial Systems - Regulation of Prespore-Specific Transcription During Sporulation in Bacilllsy