Concepts in Bioinformatics and Genomics

Concepts in Bioinformatics and Genomics takes a conceptual approach, balancing biology, mathematics, and programming while highlighting real-world applications and providing students with the tools to compute and analyze biological data. Thought-provoking exercises stretch students' imagination to help build a deeper understanding of the subject. Key features- Reinforces students' understanding of molecular life sciences while gradually introducing students to programming concepts. - A running case study throughout every chapter, exploring the "e;human tumor suppressor gene"e;, imparts a deep understanding of molecular biology principles as well as how bioinformatics tools can be used to make progress in research. - Topics are introduced within the context of practical biological problems which demonstrate an understanding of biological principles and the use of bioinformatics tools. - Provides insights about influential scientists through a "e;Pioneers in Bioinformatics"e; feature, engaging students in how we know what we know, and helping to humanize scientific research. - An independent chapter focuses on quantitative skills, which covers the essentials on counting, statistics, expectation value probabilities, Hidden Markov Models, and Bayes' Theorem. - Within the e-book, students can access resources such as datasets, links to bioinformatic tools and programming tools to support answering the exercises. - Lecturers are provided with solutions manuals to the exercises in the instructor online resources. Digital formats and resourcesThe 2nd edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Science Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with additional datasets, links to bioinformatics and programming tools, flashcard glossary, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks