Bacterial Genomes : Trees and Networks.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Seshasayee, Aswin Sai Narain, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bacterial genomes.

Genetic regulation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, UK : Open Book Publishers, 2025.

Summary:

Microbes form the "unseen majority" of life on Earth, with bacteria at the forefront as both the architects of life's chemical foundations and agents of disease. But their story is far more complex. Bacteria thrive in diverse and extreme environments, driven by the dynamic evolution of their genomes. These tiny organisms wield an extraordinary ability to adapt, balancing genetic changes across generations with rapid physiological responses to environmental shifts. In Bacterial Genomes, the evolutionary and regulatory processes that shape bacterial life are brought to life. This textbook offers a conceptual exploration of how bacterial genomes are organized, how they evolve, and how their genetic information is interpreted through intricate molecular networks. Drawing on both cutting-edge research and the historical milestones that shaped microbiology, it illuminates how bacteria navigate the intersection of genetic adaptation and ecological resilience. Designed for college students, interdisciplinary researchers, and even the determined amateur, Aswin Seshasayee moves beyond technical jargon to provide a thought-provoking synthesis of bacterial evolution and adaptation. Unlike traditional genomics texts, this book blends historical insights with contemporary discoveries, offering a fresh perspective on the role of bacteria in shaping the living world.

Contents:

Preface

Aswin Sai Narain Seshasayee

1. All creatures great and small

2. The molecules of bacteria and of life

3. The genome: how much DNA?

4. The ebb and flow of bacterial genomes

5. Reading and organising the genome.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-80511-496-4

1-80511-497-2

OCLC:

1503962568