A Comprehensive Introduction to the Multidisciplinary Field of Bioinformatics

Authors

  • Chithra J S

Abstract

Bioinformatics, deals with the usage of computer science in solving biological problems. Now enormous amount of data is being generated at an unprecedented pace in the field of biology. The reduction in the cost of genome sequencing has made it possible to obtain data on almost every species and this huge data needs to be analyzed for answering various biological questions ranging from the field of disease biology, and developmental biology to evolutionary biology. The immensity and complexity of the biological data has made bioinformatics a separate field of study. Without basic knowledge of bioinformatics tools modern biological research is impossible. ‘Introduction to Bioinformatics’ by Arthur M Lesk (2014) which can be used by anyone with minimal knowledge of biology or computer science is introduced in the above context.

Author Biography

  • Chithra J S

    Chithra, JS: had her MSc in Biotechnology from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and Diploma in Computer Applications from G.J. University, Haryana. Was awarded Senior Research Fellowship by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Junior Research Fellowship by  the Department of Biotechnology, Govt of India. Was a Junior Research Fellow in the Sperm Repromics Laboratory, RGCB, India,  and was trained in animal handling, primary culture and characterization of stem cells from mouse testis and human endometrium.  Has experience in planning research projects and designing experiments for M.Sc/ M.Tech students, has various laboratary skills,  presented papers in national/intenational conferneces, and is presently doing PhD in 'Role of MTA1 in pathophysiology of endometriosis and endometrial cancer' at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Trivandrum, India.

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Published

2018-01-19

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Vol. 3 No. 4 (2016): Informatics Studies

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