Organization of the Prokaryotic Genome

Organization of the Prokaryotic Genome contributes to the field by examining the importance of the gene organization in the genome and its role in the shaping of life. Intended to review and direct progress in our understanding of genome organization, this book explores the way in which genes interact with their neighbors.

Organized hierarchically, it addresses four major areas: description, forces that shape the genome, the genome's influence on gene expression, and future directions. Chapters within each section address more focused topics and guide the reader toward a broader perspective of viewing the genome as an integrated system.