Plasmids are closed, circular pieces of DNA that are able to self-replicate and are carried by many bacteria. They provide unique functions for bacteria by allo

This book opens with an essay on the historical perspective of the study of plasmids, reviewing important events and discoveries that have propelled the field f

The possession of plasmids was for a long time recognized only in the bacteria. It is now evident that plasmids, or replicative forms of DNA structurally and ex

This is the first book specializing in plasmids and their biomedical use, including all relevant aspects of production, applications, quality, and regulations.