Genomics and Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Programming Tools for Life Scientists

Samuelsson, Tore

ISBN 10: 1107008565 / ISBN 13: 9781107008564

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Genomics and Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Programming Tools for Life Scientists
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107008565
• ISBN 13: 9781107008564
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

With the arrival of genomics and genome sequencing projects, biology has been transformed into an incredibly data-rich science. The vast amount of information generated has made computational analysis critical and has increased demand for skilled bioinformaticians. Designed for biologists without previous programming experience, this textbook provides a hands-on introduction to Unix, Perl and other tools used in sequence bioinformatics. Relevant biological topics are used throughout the book and are combined with practical bioinformatics examples, leading students through the process from biological problem to computational solution. All of the Perl scripts, sequence and database files used in the book are available for download at the accompanying website, allowing the reader to easily follow each example using their own computer. Programming examples are kept at an introductory level, avoiding complex mathematics that students often find daunting. The book demonstrates that even simple programs can provide powerful solutions to many complex bioinformatics problems.

About the Author

Tore Samuelsson is a Professor in Biochemistry and Bioinformatics at the Institute of Biomedicine, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. He has been active in bioinformatics research for more than fifteen years and has over ten years' experience of teaching in the field, including the development of web resources for molecular biology and bioinformatics education.