Essential Bioinformatics is a concise yet comprehensive textbook
of bioinformatics that provides a broad introduction to the entire field.
Written specifically for a life science audience, the basics of bioinformatics
are explained, followed by discussions of the state of- the-art computational
tools available to solve biological research problems. All key areas of
bioinformatics are covered including biological databases, sequence alignment,
gene and promoter prediction, molecular phylogenetics, structural
bioinformatics, genomics, and proteomics. The book emphasizes how computational
methods work and compares the strengths and weaknesses of different methods.
This balanced yet easily accessible text will be invaluable to students who do
not have sophisticated computational backgrounds. Technical details of
computational algorithms are explained with a minimum use of mathematical formulas;
graphical illustrations are used in their place to aid understanding. The effective
synthesis of existing literature as well as in-depth and up-to-date coverage of
all key topics in bioinformatics make this an ideal textbook for all
bioinformatics courses taken by life science students and for researchers
wishing to develop their knowledge of bioinformatics to facilitate their own
research.
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