Abstract
This recent volume of the “New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering” series encompasses a very useful collection of chapters presenting updated knowledge on biotechnology-related microbial genes. This involves industrial genes expressing enzymes for biphenyl degradation, cephalosporin synthesis, and lipid and cellulose hydrolysis. The book also highlights updates in biotechnology-relevant methodologies such as the disruption of protease genes for the production of heterologous proteins by genetically engineered microorganisms. Other genes and strategies for modulating gene expression are further described in dedicated chapters. The book is written in a clear and simple style and properly illustrated. It is an excellent read for biotechnology students and researchers.