This textbook presents mathematical models in bioinformatics and describes biological problems that inspire the computer science tools used to manage the enormous data sets involved. The first part of the book covers mathematical and computational methods, with practical applications presented in the second part. The mathematical presentation avoids unnecessary formalism, while remaining clear and precise. The book closes with a thorough bibliography, reaching from classic research results to very recent findings. This volume is suited for a senior undergraduate or graduate course on bioinformatics, with a strong focus on mathematical and computer science background.
Bioinformatics
Andrzej Polanski · Marek Kimmel
Bioinformatics With 119 Figures
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Authors Andrzej Polanski Department of Computer Sciences Silesian University of Technology ul. Akademicka 16 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
Marek Kimmel Department of Statistics Rice University 6100 Main Street Houston, TX 77005, USA
Polish-Japanese Institute of Information Technology ul. Koszykowa 86 02-008 Warszawa, Poland
System Engineering Group Department of Automatic Control Silesian University of Technology ul. Akademicka 16 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2007924087
ACM Computing Classification (1998): J.3, G.3, F.2.2, G.1.6
ISBN 978-3-540-24166-9 Springer Be