Dictionary of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Author | : John M. Hancock |
Publisher | : Wiley-Liss |
Total Pages | : 674 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015059176936 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Dictionary of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology written by John M. Hancock and published by Wiley-Liss. This book was released on 2004 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent developments in molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, and other areas have produced a wealth of experimental data on sequences and three-dimensional structures of biological macromolecules. As a result, the employment of various computational methods of analysis to obtain useful information is now a major new discipline: bioinformatics. The Dictionary of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology provides a vital reference for important terms, offering students and researchers a convenient summary of the core knowledge of the field. With concise and accurate definitions of over 600 words, phrases, and concepts, this volume: Offers thorough A—Z coverage Lists references and Internet links Incorporates cross-referencing throughout Features a comprehensive index of topics Anyone working in basic sciences and clinical research today will find the Dictionary of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology to be an essential companion.