Carbon and Nitrogen Regulation in Gram-Positive Bacteria

During the past decade of molecular biology research, several hundreds of bacterial genomes have been sequenced, which need to be further analyzed and interpreted in order to elucidate the distinct biochemical pathways within a living cell. This special issue of JMMB contains 16 articles that deliver new insights into the carbon and nitrogen metabolism of Gram-positive bacteria. The papers cover a broad spectrum of modern molecular approaches ranging from pure in silico analyses, over...
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During the past decade of molecular biology research, several hundreds of bacterial genomes have been sequenced, which need to be further analyzed and interpreted in order to elucidate the distinct biochemical pathways within a living cell. This special issue of JMMB contains 16 articles that deliver new insights into the carbon and nitrogen metabolism of Gram-positive bacteria. The papers cover a broad spectrum of modern molecular approaches ranging from pure in silico analyses, over transcriptome and proteome studies, to the molecular characterization of selected systems. The reader is taken on a journey through the fascinating world of bacterial physiology, exploring distinct places inside the cell of nine different bacterial species. Scientists, students, and anyone with an interest in molecular microbiology, bioinformatics, and cellular physiology will appreciate the wealth of information presented in this issue.