Computational Biology

A Statistical Mechanics Perspective

Ralf Blossey

276 pages, parution le 25/05/2006

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Résumé

Quantitative methods have a particular knack for improving any field they touch. For biology, computational techniques have led to enormous strides in our understanding of biological systems, but there is still vast territory to cover. Statistical physics especially holds great potential for elucidating the structural-functional relationships in biomolecules, as well as their static and dynamic properties.

Breaking New Ground

Computational Biology: A Statistical Mechanics Perspective is the first book dedicated to the interface between statistical physics and bioinformatics. Introducing both equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics in a manner tailored to computational biologists, the author applies these methods to understand and model the properties of various biomolecules and biological networks at the systems level.

Unique Vision, Novel Approach

Blossey combines his enthusiasm for uniting the fields of physics and computational biology with his considerable experience, knowledge, and gift for teaching. He uses numerous examples and tasks to illustrate and test understanding of the concepts, and he supplies a detailed keyword list for easy navigation and comprehension. His approach takes full advantage of the latest tools in statistical physics and computer science to build a strong set of tools for confronting new challenges in computational biology.

Making the concepts crystal clear without sacrificing mathematical rigor, Computational Biology: A Statistical Mechanics Perspective is the perfect tool to broaden your skills in computational biology.

Sommaire

Statistical mechanics
- Equilibrium statistical mechanics
- Nonequilibrium statistical mechanics
Biomolecules
- Molecules, code and representation
- DNA
- RNA
- Proteins
Networks
- Network dynamics I : deterministic
- Network dynamics II : fluctuations
- Networks : structure

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Chapman and Hall / CRC
Auteur(s)	Ralf Blossey
Parution	25/05/2006
Nb. de pages	276
Format	16 x 24
Couverture	Relié
Poids	530g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9781584885566
ISBN13	978-1-58488-556-6