Regulation of Bacterial Differentiation

Offers unique insights into fundamental biological problems including several aspects of cell differentiation, the control of cell division and morphogenesis, the repair of DNA damage, and the function of multiple types of transcription factors found in a wide variety of bacteria (e.g., RNA polymerase sigma factors, anti-sigma factors, and phosphorylated DNA-binding proteins). Includes background literature as well as recent developments, and consists of review articles rather than research papers.

Signal transduction network controlling degradative enzyme synthesis and competence in Bacillus subtilis; Regulation of gene expression at the onset of stationary phase in Escherichia coli; The phosphorelay signal transduction pathway in the initiation of sporulation; Regulation and integration of antibiotic production and morphological differentiation in Streptomyces spp; Asymmetric septation in Bacillus subtilis; Morphogenesis and gene expression during sporulation; Establishment of compartment-specific gene expression during sporulation in Bacillus subtilis; Intercellular and intercompartmental communication during Bacillus subtilis sporulation; DNA structure, spore formation and spore properties; Ecology and relationships of endospore-forming bacteria: changing perspectives; A few good genes