The microbial models of molecular biology : from genes to genomes / Rowland H. Davis.

Author/creator Davis, Rowland H.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, 2003.
Descriptionxiv, 337 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
Molecular biology--History.
Molecular genetics--History.
Microbial genetics--History.
Molecular microbiology--History.
Genetics, Microbial--history.
Biological models.
History, 20th Century.

Incomplete content Model systems, model organisms -- Morgan's progeny -- Neurospora -- Aspergillus -- Yeast -- Leaving the fungi -- Escherichia coli -- The T bacteriophages -- Temperate phages and transduction -- DNA -- Prokaryotes take center stage -- Prokaryotes : later contributions -- Cytoplasmic inheritance : the ciliates -- Organelle genetics : yeast and chlamydomonas -- Yeast becomes a supermodel -- The filamentous fungi : eclipse and renewal -- The role of biochemistry -- Genomics -- The age of model organisms.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 303-322) and indexes.
LCCN 2002152360
ISBN0195154363 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks QH506 .D395 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold