Bioinformatics: An Introduction for Computer Scientists
by Jacques Cohen
Publisher: Brandeis University 2004
Number of pages: 37
Description:
The article aims to introduce computer scientists to the new field of bioinformatics. It provides a bird's eye view of the basic concepts in molecular cell biology, outlines the nature of the existing data, and describes the kind of computer algorithms and techniques that are necessary to understand cell behavior.
Download or read it online for free here:
Download link
(260KB, PDF)
Similar books
Advection, Diffusion and Delivery over a Networkby Luke L. M. Heaton, at al. - arXiv
We present an algorithm for calculating the exact concentration of resource at any point in space or time, given that the resource in the network is lost or delivered out of the network at a given rate, while being subject to advection and diffusion.
(12176 views)
Computing Life- National Institute of Health
By teaming computers and biology, scientists can answer new and old questions that could offer insights into the fundamental processes that keep us alive. This booklet introduces you to just some of the ways that biologists are computing life.
(10228 views)
Biological Signal Analysisby Ramaswamy Palaniappan - BookBoon
This book covers biological signals and digital signal analysis techniques such as conditioning, filtering, feature extraction, classification and statistical validation for solving practical biological signal analysis problems using MATLAB.
(11389 views)
Calculating the Secrets of Lifeby Eric S. Lander, Michael S. Waterman - National Academies Press
Leading experts look at how mathematical methods have made possible important discoveries in biology. Explores how differential geometry, topology, and differential mechanics have allowed researchers to unwind and understand DNA's double helix.
(14109 views)