Dictionary of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Recent developments in molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, and other areas have produced a wealth of experimental data on sequences and three-dimensional structures of biological macromolecules. As a result, the employment of various computational methods of analysis to obtain useful information is now a major new discipline: bioinformatics. The Dictionary of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology provides a vital reference for important terms, offering students and researchers a convenient summary of the core knowledge of the field. With concise and accurate definitions of over 600 words, phrases, and concepts, this volume: * Offers thorough A-Z coverage * Lists references and Internet links * Incorporates cross-referencing throughout * Features a comprehensive index of topics Anyone working in basic sciences and clinical research today will find the Dictionary of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology to be an essential companion.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471436224
• ISBN13: 9780471436225
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Wiley-Liss
• Length: 664 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.2" x 10.2"