Publisher's Synopsis
This is the long-awaited second edition of an invaluable classic! Escherichia;coli occupies a central role in contemporary molecular biology. It is the;unicellular organism about which most is known - all molecular and cellular;biologists will want a copy of this book. In 154 chapters, 250 expert authors;and editors present the state of the art. Completely rewritten and;restructured, the second edition offers a whole new approach to the subject.