Developing Bioinformatics Computer Skills
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Book Description
Bioinformatics--the application of computational and analytical methods to biological problems--is a rapidly evolving scientific discipline. Genome sequencing projects are producing vast amounts of biological data for many different organisms, and, increasingly, storing these data in public databases. Such biological databases are growing exponentially, along with the biological literature. It's impossible for even the most zealous researcher to stay on top of necessary information in the field without the aid of computer-based tools. Bioinformatics is all about building these tools. Developing Bioinformatics Computer Skills is for scientists and students who are learning computational approaches to biology for the first time, as well as for experienced biology researchers who are just starting to use computers to handle their data. The book covers the Unix file system, building tools and databases for bioinformatics, computational approaches to biological problems, an introduction to Perl for bioinformatics, data mining, and data visualization. Written in a clear, engaging style, Developing Bioinformatics Computer Skills will help biologists develop a structured approach to biological data as well as the tools they'll need to analyze the data.
Book Info
Introduces software tools for biological applications, introducing and explaining popular tools used in information research. Covers the necessary background theory for understanding bioinformatics and its software, including how the tools are best used and why they are important. Discusses Unix for the working biologist, building databases, and other topics. Softcover.
Developing Bioinformatics Computer Skills,Cynthia Gibas,Per Jambeck,O'Reilly Media, Inc.,1565926641,Bioinformatics,Computer Books: General,Computers,Data processing,Information Technology,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Life sciences,Perl (Computer program language),Programming - General,Science,Applications of Computing,Computers / General,Genetics (non-medical),data mining, bioinformatics,Data mining,Perl (Computer program languag
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