Editorial Reviews
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“…buy soon and read fast!…” (Spixiana, July 2004)
"...will be of enormous practical assistance to anyone getting to grips with bioinformatics tools in the course of their research..." (Briefings in Bioinformatics, June 2003)
Book Description
Bioinformatics – the process of searching biological databases, comparing sequences, examining protein structures, and researching biological questions with a computer – is one of the marvels of modern technology that can save you months of lab work. And the most amazing part is that, if you know how, you can use highly sophisticated programs over the Internet without paying a dime and sometimes, without installing anything new on your own computer. All you need to know is how to use these technological miracles.
That's where Bioinformatics For Dummies comes in. If you want to know what bioinformatics is all about and how to use it without wading through pages of computer gibberish or taking a course full of theory, this book has the answers in plain English. You'll find out how to
Written by two experts who helped develop the science, Bioinformatics For Dummies is all about getting things done. If you're just getting your feet wet, start at the beginning with a quick review of those necessary parts of microbiology and an overview of the tools available. If you already know what you want to do, you can go directly to a chapter that shows you how. Get the lowdown on
With an Internet connection and Bioinformatics For Dummies, you'll discover how to peruse databases that contain virtually everything known about human biology. It's like having access to the world's largest lab, right from your desk. This book is your lab assistant – one that never takes a day off, never argues when you ask it for help, and won't demand a benefits package.
Bioinformatics for Dummies
Bioinformatics for Dummies,Jean-Michel Claverie,Cedric Notredame,For Dummies,0764516965,Bioinformatics,Biological Research,Biology,Biotechnology,Computer Books: Operating Systems,Data Processing - General,Databases,Internet resources,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics,Research & Methodology,Science,Computer Software Packages,DNA,Epidemiology & medical statistics,Medical / Biotechnology
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