Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics

Bioinformatics and Functional GenomicsUnlock the secrets of genes and genomes with the essential resource for the modern scientist, 'Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics'. This comprehensive textbook, now in its third edition, provides an expansive introduction to the rapidly evolving fields of bioinformatics and functional genomics. Published by John Wiley & Sons, this 1168 page guide is pivotal for students and professionals engaged in biomedical research, offering you the cutting

Unlock the secrets of genes and genomes with the essential resource for the modern scientist, 'Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics'. This comprehensive textbook, now in its third edition, provides an expansive introduction to the rapidly evolving fields of bioinformatics and functional genomics. Published by John Wiley & Sons, this 1168-page guide is pivotal for students and professionals engaged in biomedical research, offering you the cutting-edge insights needed to navigate this innovative discipline. Dive deep into essential concepts with enriched coverage, including a brand new chapter on next-generation sequencing that explores revolutionary technologies reshaping genomics. With clear, engaging explanations and over 500 meticulously crafted figures and tables, you'll find this text not only informative but also visually supportive of complex ideas.

Stay abreast of modern computational methods with comprehensive guidance on using software tools effectively, including command-line tools for sequence analysis, the R programming language, and NCBI search utilities. Each chapter is designed with student success in mind, featuring learning objectives, question sets, practical pitfalls, and summaries. An expanded companion website accompanies the book, consistently updated with new information to keep you at the forefront of research advancements.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781118581780
Year: 2015
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 1168


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The bestselling introduction to bioinformatics and genomics “ now in its third edition


Widely received in its previous editions, Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics offers the most broad-based introduction to this explosive new discipline. Now in a thoroughly updated and expanded third edition, it continues to be the go-to source for students and professionals involved in biomedical research.


This book provides up-to-the-minute coverage of the fields of bioinformatics and genomics. Features new to this edition include:


Extensive revisions and a slight reorder of chapters for a more effective organization

A brand new chapter on next-generation sequencing

An expanded companion website, also updated as and when new information becomes available

Greater emphasis on a computational approach, with clear guidance of how software tools work and introductions to the use of command-line tools such as software for next-generation sequence analysis, the R programming language, and NCBI search utilities



The book is complemented by lavish illustrations and more than 500 figures and tables - many newly-created for the third edition to enhance clarity and understanding. Each chapter includes learning objectives, a problem set, pitfalls section, boxes explaining key techniques and mathematics/statistics principles, a summary, recommended reading, and a list of freely available software. Readers may visit a related Web page for supplemental information such as PowerPoints and audiovisual files of lectures, and videocasts of how to perform many basic opera