Bioinformatics For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science))

Bioinformatics For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science))
by Jean-Michel, Ph. D. Claverie, Cedric, Ph.D. Notredame

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Author: Cedric, Ph.D. Notredame, Jean-Michel, Ph. D. Claverie
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-12-18
ISBN: 0470089857
Number of pages: 436
Publisher: For Dummies

Book Reviews of Bioinformatics For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science))

Book Review: Thorough, in-depth introduction. The "for dummies" is misleading
Summary: 5 Stars

Many people are derisive about the "for Dummies" series, believing them to be too simplistic and sometimes even an insult to their intelligence. That can hardly apply to this book, as there is nothing "dummy" about it. You need a significant background in biology and chemistry in order to understand most of it. You need to understand the amino acid structure of proteins, the structure of DNA and many fundamental principles of data analysis. Some knowledge of the structure and operations of databases is also needed. The authors include a large number of web sites containing additional information and that can run analyses.
The coverage is so thorough and detailed that this is the only "for dummies" book that I have seen that could honestly be recommended as a college text. And not just at the freshman level either.

Summary of Bioinformatics For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science))

Were you always curious about biology but were afraid to sit through long hours of dense reading? Did you like the subject when you were in high school but had other plans after you graduated? Now you can explore the human genome and analyze DNA without ever leaving your desktop!

Bioinformatics For Dummies is packed with valuable information that introduces you to this exciting new discipline. This easy-to-follow guide leads you step by step through every bioinformatics task that can be done over the Internet. Forget long equations, computer-geek gibberish, and installing bulky programs that slow down your computer. You?ll be amazed at all the things you can accomplish just by logging on and following these trusty directions. You get the tools you need to:

  • Analyze all types of sequences
  • Use all types of databases
  • Work with DNA and protein sequences
  • Conduct similarity searches
  • Build a multiple sequence alignment
  • Edit and publish alignments
  • Visualize protein 3-D structures
  • Construct phylogenetic trees

This up-to-date second edition includes newly created and popular databases and Internet programs as well as multiple new genomes. It provides tips for using servers and places to seek resources to find out about what?s going on in the bioinformatics world. Bioinformatics For Dummies will show you how to get the most out of your PC and the right Web tools so you?ll be searching databases and analyzing sequences like a pro!

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