Microbial Evolution

210 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Bacteria are ancient organisms that represent most life on Earth. They evolve extremely rapidly, often exchanging genetic material through a process termed lateral DNA transfer. Consequently it's often unclear how to define individual species and phylogenetic trees. This book examines our understanding of bacterial evolution. Focusing on how genomics is revolutionizing our approach to studying these organisms.