Bioinformatics and Computational Biology: A Primer for Biologists

This textbook is a comprehensive introduction to bioinformatics and computational biology, covering biological databases, sequence alignment, molecular evolution, next-generation sequencing, systems biology, and statistical computing. It also includes a case-based discussion on clinical, veterinary, agricultural, and computational bioengineering, and offers guidance on reconstructing and analyzing biological networks. It is an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate students in the life sciences, as well as for professionals in systems biology, bioengineering, and the agricultural and veterinary sciences.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 234 pages
\n Publication date: 24 November 2021
\n Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore
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This comprehensive textbook serves as an invaluable introduction to fundamental concepts of bioinformatics and computational biology for students and researchers across a wide range of disciplines, including biology, medicine, veterinary science, agriculture, and bioengineering. The book is organized into chapters that delve into detailed information on biological databases, sequence alignment, molecular evolution, next-generation sequencing, systems biology, and statistical computing using the powerful R programming language.

In addition to providing a theoretical foundation, the textbook offers a case-based discussion on clinical, veterinary, agricultural, and computational bioengineering, providing practical insights into the application of bioinformatics and computational techniques in these fields. Furthermore, it offers readers guidance on reconstructing and analyzing biological networks, highlighting computational methods used in systems medicine and genome-wide association mapping of diseases.

With its extensive coverage and interdisciplinary approach, this textbook is an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate students in the life sciences, botany, zoology, physiology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, and genomic science, as well as systems biology, bioengineering, and the agricultural and veterinary sciences. It equips them with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex world of bioinformatics and computational biology, enabling them to contribute to advancements in their respective fields.

\n Weight: 604g\n
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9789811642401\n
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022\n