Bioinformatics is the collective name for a set of
skills that has now become arguably one of the most important information-gathering
and knowledge-building tools in current science research. The increase in the
reliance upon bioinformatics in current research has made it essential
fortraining in these skills to become an integral part of current science
education. Introduction to Bioinformatics is a timely and much-needed textbook
which provides an accessible and thorough introduction to a subject which is
becoming a fundamental part of biological science today.As a pioneer of the use
of bioinformatics techniques in research, Dr Lesk brings unrivalled experience
and expertise to the study of this field. The aim of the book is to generate an
understanding of the biological background of bioinformatics, and to integrate
this with an introduction to the useof computational skills. Without describing
computer science or sophisticated programming skills in detail, the book
supports and encourages the application of the many powerful computational
tools of bioinformatics in a way that is both relevant to and stimulating for the
reader.The book contains numerous problems and innovative Weblems (for
Web-based Problems) to encourage students to engage with the subject and, with
the accompanying web site, to develop a working understanding and appreciation
of the power of bioinformatics as a research tool. Web site
www.oup.co.uk/best.textbooks/biochemistry/bioinf/A logo in the text alerts the
reader to check the web site for the full text of programs referred to in the
book. The web site also has links related to the book's problems, the
innovative Weblems (for Web-based Problems), to encourage students to engage
with the subject and, with the web site, to develop a working understanding and
appreciation of the power of bioinformatics as a research tool.
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