Introduction to Mathematics for Computational Biology / by Paola Lecca, Bruno Carpentieri.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lecca, Paola, 1973-

Contributor:

Carpentieri, B.

Series:

Techniques in Life Science and Biomedicine for the Non-Expert, 2367-1122

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bioinformatics.

Biomathematics.

Biochemistry.

Biology--Technique.

Biology.

Biophysics.

Computational and Systems Biology.

Mathematical and Computational Biology.

Biophysical Methods.

Local Subjects:

Computational and Systems Biology.

Mathematical and Computational Biology.

Bioinformatics.

Biochemistry.

Biophysical Methods.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (268 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2023.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2023.

Summary:

This introductory guide provides a thorough explanation of the mathematics and algorithms used in standard data analysis techniques within systems biology, biochemistry, and biophysics. Each part of the book covers the mathematical background and practical applications of a given technique. Readers will gain an understanding of the mathematical and algorithmic steps needed to use these software tools appropriately and effectively, as well how to assess their specific circumstance and choose the optimal method and technology. Ideal for students planning for a career in research, early-career researchers, and established scientists undertaking interdiscplinary research. .

Contents:

1. Introduction to graph theory

2. Biological networks

3. Network inference for drug discovery- 4. Introduction to differential and integral calculus

5. Modelling chemical reactions

6. Reaction-diffusion systems

7. Linear algebra background

8. Regression

9. Cardiac electrophysiology

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ISBN:

9783031365669

3031365666

OCLC:

1397569991