Myxobacteria

A major review of many aspects of myxobacterial biology. Reviews the major strides that have been made in understanding the many unique aspects of myxobacterial biology. Describes the mechanisms of motility, multicellular development, regulatory mechanisms, myxobacterial metabolism, and genomic analyses. Addresses the historical and ecological/evolutionary contexts for contemporary myxobacterial research. Focuses on the multicellularity and differentiation of myxobacteria, but also examines analogous behaviors seen in a wide range of other organisms to set myxobacterial biology in a greater context. Includes practical methods chapters to guide researchers and help laboratories set up their own myxobacterial studies.