Concepts in Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is a significant field in the biological sciences that requires extensive knowledge and expertise in both statistics and computer science. The increasing number of new sequencing projects has made bioinformatics an essential tool in understanding biological processes, particularly in the agricultural and healthcare sectors, with numerous applications. This book, Concepts in Bioinformatics, Basics to Advances, is a comprehensive resource for students and researchers, providing a quick reference guide to the subject. It covers a wide range of topics, including molecular data analysis, multiple sequence alignment, primer design, phylogenomics, omics, molecular modeling, drug design, and synthetic biology. The book begins by introducing readers to the basics of bioinformatics and its history, followed by a discussion of important concepts, such as databases, sequence alignment, primer design, and molecular phylogeny. These topics are essential for postgraduate students in bioinformatics, biotechnology, and molecular biology. Later chapters delve into more advanced areas, including BLAST and FASTA, protein structure prediction through homology modeling, and molecular modeling, which are crucial for in silico analysis. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of bioinformatics and its applications.