The Cyanobacteria: Molecular Biology, Genomics and Evolution

The editors and authors of this book have succeeded admirably in producing a comprehensive, well-written book on the molecular biology, genomics and evolution of cyanobacteria. The breadth of topics covered is impressive, ranging from the crucial roles played by cyanobacteria in both the primitive and present Earth to the "nuts and bolts" of their cellular functioning. Advocates of whole genome sequences will not be disappointed, as a number of the chapters scrutinise the latest data to good effect. Whilst not strictly within the scope of the book, it is still somewhat disappointing that more information on cyanobacterial proteomics was not included to complement the genomic studies cited. However, this is a minor quibble. The greatest strength of this book is that whilst its in-depth treatment of various topics will satisfy the experienced cyanobacterial researcher, the easy to understand description of basics will also attract neophyte "cyanobacteriologists" and readers from other fields. This book deserves to become a standard reference on the molecular biology, genomics and evolution of cyanobacteria.

Review by: Dr. Roberto Anitori, Dept of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW 2109, Australia

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