Molecular Genetics of Mycobacteria is a comprehensive collection of perspectives written by leading experts in the field. Molecular Genetics of Mycobacteria covers the key areas of current research in mycobacterial genetics, including genomics and genetic exchange, gene expression and regulation, proteomics, metabolism, biosynthesis, and drug sensitivities of M. tuberculosis, and presents genetic approaches for manipulating M. tuberculosis. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the molecular genetics and biology of mycobacteria.