A cell biologist's guide to modeling and bioinformatics / Raquell M. Holmes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Holmes, Raquell M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computational biology.

Bioinformatics.

Computational Biology--methods.

Cell Cycle--physiology.

Models, Biological.

Medical Subjects:

Computational Biology--methods.

Cell Cycle--physiology.

Models, Biological.

Physical Description:

xiv, 203 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Other Title:

Modeling and bioinformatics

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Interscience, [2007]

Summary:

"Cell Biology in the Post-Genomics Era" provides the basic principles and tools necessary to incorporate bioinformatics into the reader' s research. Written by an expert in the field, this text serves as an invaluable practical resource, guide to research application, and introductory text for students. Covers the basic concepts needed to utilise computational tools to investigate the cell cycle, signalling, motility, and adhesion, as well as immune response Each tool is reviewed in a critical fashion, underlining key concepts, limitations, and comparative strengths and weaknesses Does not assume any advanced mathematical training Provides comprehensive resource list for additional information Includes end-of-chapter problem sets with answers provided, as well as boxes highlighting key technology developments by experts in the field Offers an analysis of emerging technologies and discusses future applications in disease modelling

Contents:

Sequence alignments and database searches

Family-domain databases

Getting started: modeling

Modeling metabolism

Cell cycle

Calcium dynamics

Advanced computing.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780471164203

0471164208

OCLC:

76074128

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