Unlock the fascinating world of bioinformatics with 'Bioinformatics For Dummies.' This comprehensive guide is perfect for aspiring biologists, researchers, and anyone curious about the intersection of biology and technology. Packed with valuable insights and practical instructions, this book allows you to explore the human genome, analyze DNA, and conduct bioinformatics tasks right from your desktop. No more slogging through dense textbooks or complicated equations; this user-friendly resource breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps.

Whether you're interested in analyzing sequences, working with DNA and protein data, or constructing phylogenetic trees, 'Bioinformatics For Dummies' equips you with essential skills. Learn how to effectively use online databases and tools, visualize protein 3-D structures, and publish your findings. This second edition includes updated information on newly created databases and programs, ensuring you stay current in this rapidly evolving field. With expert tips on leveraging web resources for bioinformatics, you'll navigate this exciting discipline like a pro.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780470089859
Year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 464


Description:
Were you always curious about biology but were afraid to sit
through long hours of dense reading? Did you like the subject when
you were in high school but had other plans after you graduated?
Now you can explore the human genome and analyze DNA without ever
leaving your desktop!


Bioinformatics For Dummies is packed with valuable
information that introduces you to this exciting new discipline.
This easy-to-follow guide leads you step by step through every
bioinformatics task that can be done over the Internet. Forget long
equations, computer-geek gibberish, and installing bulky programs
that slow down your computer. You?ll be amazed at all the
things you can accomplish just by logging on and following these
trusty directions. You get the tools you need to:


Analyze all types of sequences

Use all types of databases

Work with DNA and protein sequences

Conduct similarity searches

Build a multiple sequence alignment

Edit and publish alignments

Visualize protein 3-D structures

Construct phylogenetic trees



This up-to-date second edition includes newly created and
popular databases and Internet programs as well as multiple new
genomes. It provides tips for using servers and places to seek
resources to find out about what?s going on in the
bioinformatics world. Bioinformatics For Dummies will show
you how to get the most out of your PC and the right Web tools so
you?ll be searching databases and analyzing sequences like a
pro!