This Microbiological Reviews scholarly article focuses on recent developments in the molecular biology of the lux system from luminescent bacteria. Particular attention is given to the organization of lux genes from different luminescent bacteria, the regulation of luminescence expression, and the application of the lux genes as indicators of gene expression. A link to the full-text 20-page PDF version is included.
Subject: Biology:Ecology:Principles, Symbiotic Relations, Biology:Molecular Biology, Microbiology Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
