This book examines the importance of gene organization in genome function. 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 focussed topics and introductory and summary chapters guide the reader toward a broader perspective of viewing the genome as an integrated system.


This title is published by the American Society of Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.