Horizontal Gene Transfer in Microorganisms - Couverture rigide

 
9781908230102: Horizontal Gene Transfer in Microorganisms
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 190823010X ISBN 13 : 9781908230102
Editeur : Caister Academic Press, 2012

Synopsis

There is a growing awareness that horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is a highly significant phenomenon amongst single-celled organisms. The evolution of bacteria and archaea most often results from the acquisition of new genes through horizontal transfer rather than by modification of vertically inherited genes. Horizontal or lateral gene transfer is a major factor in the spread of bacterial antibiotic resistance and other adaptive traits of microorganisms and is particularly significant in microbial communities. HGT may also play a substantial role in the emergence of novel infections and opportunistic pathogens. Under the expert guidance of the editor, M. Pilar Francino, expert authors from around the world have contributed novel work and comprehensive, up-to-date reviews on the most topical aspects of horizontal gene transfer in microorganisms. Topics include: gene survival in emergent genomes, evolution of prokaryotic pangenomes, horizontal transfer of host-adaptability systems, barriers to horizontal gene transfer, evolution of horizontally transferred genes, lateral gene transfer in natural ecosystems, maintenance of plasmids among bacteria, mobile genetic elements in metagenomes, and the evolution of antibiotic resistance genes. Aimed primarily at research scientists, graduate students and other experts, this book is a major resource for anyone interested in horizontal gene transfer, microbial evolution or antibiotic resistance in bacteria. A recommended book for all microbiology laboratories.

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Éditeur
Caister Academic Press
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
190823010X
ISBN 13 
9781908230102
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
202
Éditeur
Francino M. Pilar
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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