About the Book

Microbial Genetics: From Genes to Genomes offers a thorough examination of the genetic makeup and molecular mechanisms of microorganisms, highlighting the connection between genes and their expression in microbial systems. The book covers the basics of microbial genetics, including gene structure, replication, mutation and recombination, as well as the advanced techniques used in genetic manipulation and analysis. It explores the role of microbial genetics in areas such as pathogenicity, antibiotic resistance and microbial diversity. Additionally, the book examines the application of genomic technologies like sequencing and bioinformatics in understanding microbial evolution and function. This volume is a valuable resource for students, researchers and professionals in microbiology, genetics and molecular biology.

Scope

This book provides a thorough exploration of microbial genetics, focusing on the genetic mechanisms, molecular tools, and bioinformatics approaches used to understand and manipulate microbial genomes. It covers the fundamental principles of gene function and regulation, genetic variation, and the latest techniques in genome sequencing and analysis. The book integrates theoretical insights with practical applications, offering a comprehensive view of how microbial genetics impacts research, biotechnology, and medicine. It is intended for students, researchers, and professionals in genetics, microbiology, and related fields. Topics to Cover: Introduction to Microbial Genetics, Structure and Function of Microbial Genomes, Gene Expression and Regulation in Microbes, DNA Replication, Repair, and Recombination, Mutation and Genetic Variation, Horizontal Gene Transfer: Transformation, Transduction, and Conjugation, Genetic Mapping and Linkage Analysis, Molecular Cloning and Gene Expression, Functional Genomics: Gene Knockout and Knockdown Techniques, Microbial Genomics: Sequencing Technologies and Data Analysis, Comparative Genomics: Insights into Genetic Diversity, Transcriptomics: RNA Sequencing and Gene Expression Profiling, Proteomics: Understanding Protein Expression and Function, Metagenomics: Studying Microbial Communities and Environmental Genomes, Bioinformatics Tools for Genome Annotation and Analysis, Systems Biology: Integrating Genomic and Phenotypic Data, Synthetic Biology: Engineering Microbial Genomes, Genetic Manipulation and Engineering of Model Microbes, Microbial Evolution and Phylogenetics, Genomic Approaches to Pathogenomics and Virulence, Antibiotic Resistance and Genetic Mechanisms, Application of Microbial Genetics in Biotechnology and Industry, Ethical Considerations in Genetic Manipulation and Research, Genomics in Medicine: Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Current Trends and Future Directions in Microbial Genetics, Laboratory Techniques and Protocols in Microbial Genetics, Genomic Responses to Environmental Stressors, Functional Annotation of Genomic Data, Population Genetics and Evolutionary Genomics, Microbial Genetic Engineering for Environmental and Industrial Applications.

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25 Oct 2025

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