Bioinformatics and Computational Biology in the Post-Genomic Era

Genome, Transcriptome, Proteome, and Information-Based Medicine

Jeff Augen

388 pages, parution le 16/11/2004

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Résumé

Today, advances in high-performance computing, data management, and the Internet are transforming many aspects of biomedical research and have produced a new generation of tools for studying gene and protein sequences, macromolecular structures, and metabolic systems. These tools have greatly accelerated the drug discovery and testing process and promise to change the way diseases are predicted and treated in the future.

Bioinformatics in the Post-Genomic Era is the first comprehensive look at the role of information technology in biological and medical research. Bridging these two disciplines, the book's structure parallels the flow of biological information from gene to message, protein, and metabolic system. Along the way, industry expert Jeff Augen covers both theoretical and practical aspects of bioinformatics, giving readers a vision of the future of medical research while providing technical details working professionals can use today.

Inside, you will find in-depth information on the following:
Gene and protein sequence databases
Bioinformatic tools
Transcription profiling
The proteome and the protein translation process
Protein structure prediction
Medical informatics and information-based medicine
Little-discussed topics such as transcription profiling of minor messages and pattern-discovery algorithms and neural networks
Cutting-edge developments such as high-throughput whole-genome sequencing, systems biology, and presymptomatic disease prediction.

Designed for both biomedical researchers and students, this book will become an indispensable aid to anyone seeking to understand the links between information technology, molecular biology, and clinical medicine.

Sommaire

Introduction
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Gene Structure
Computational Techniques for Sequence Analysis
Transcription
Overview of the Proteome and the Protein Translation Process
Protein Structure Prediction
Medical Informatics and Information-Based Medicine
New Themes in Bioinformatics

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Éditeur(s)	Addison Wesley
Auteur(s)	Jeff Augen
Parution	16/11/2004
Nb. de pages	388
Format	17,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	780g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780321173867
ISBN13	978-0-321-17386-7