Annual Review of Genetics, vol. 40, 2006.9780824312404 Annual review of genetics; v.40, 2006. Ed. by Allan Campbell et al. Annual Reviews 2006 509 pages $188.00 Hardcover QH430 Nineteen contributions from international experts in the field review recent developments in the study of genetics. David A. Hopwood (molecular microbiology, John Innes Centre The John Innes Centre (JIC) in Norwich, Norfolk, England is Europe's premier independent centre for research and training in plant and microbial science. It was named after John Innes, a merchant and philanthropist who bequeathed his home at Merton Park and funds for the founding , UK) opens the volume with a discussion of the replication of the Streptomyces Streptomyces (strĕp'təmī`sēz), bacterial genus of the order Actinomycetales, members of which resemble fungi in their branching filamentous structure. Various species produce such antibiotics as streptomycin and various tetracyclines. chromosome. Other topics include the origin and evolution of spliceosomal introns; the role of simple sequence DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. repeats in bacterial adaptation; and the interplay of circadian circadian /cir·ca·di·an/ (ser-ka´de-an) denoting a 24-hour period; see under rhythm. cir·ca·di·an adj. Relating to biological variations or rhythms with a cycle of about 24 hours. clocks and metabolic rhythms. Color illustrations accompany the text throughout. Editor Campbell is affiliated with Stanford U. ([c]20072005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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