5th Edition
by Tina M. Henkin, Joseph E. Peters
The single most comprehensive and authoritative textbook on bacterial molecular genetics
Snyder & Champness Molecular Genetics of Bacteria
is a new edition of a classic text, updated to address the massive
advances in the field of bacterial molecular genetics and retitled as
homage to the founding authors.
In an era experiencing an
avalanche of new genetic sequence information, this updated edition
presents important experiments and advanced material relevant to current
applications of molecular genetics, including conclusions from and
applications of genomics; the relationships among recombination,
replication, and repair and the importance of organizing sequences in
DNA; the mechanisms of regulation of gene expression; the newest
advances in bacterial cell biology; and the coordination of cellular
processes during the bacterial cell cycle. The topics are integrated
throughout with biochemical, genomic, and structural information,
allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of modern bacterial
molecular genetics and its relationship to other fields of modern
biology.
Although the text is centered on the most-studied bacteria, Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis,
many examples are drawn from other bacteria of experimental, medical,
ecological, and biotechnological importance. The book's many useful
features include
- Text boxes to help students make connections to relevant topics related to other organisms, including humans
- A summary of main points at the end of each chapter
- Questions for discussion and independent thought
- A list of suggested readings for background and further investigation in each chapter
- Fully illustrated with detailed diagrams and photos in full color
- A glossary of terms highlighted in the text
While
intended as an undergraduate or beginning graduate textbook, Molecular
Genetics of Bacteria is an invaluable reference for anyone working in
the fields of microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, bioengineering,
medicine, molecular biology, and biotechnology.
"This is a
marvelous textbook that is completely up-to-date and comprehensive, but
not overwhelming. The clear prose and excellent figures make it ideal for
use in teaching bacterial molecular genetics."
―Caroline Harwood, University of Washington
