Dictionary of Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is a field that presents one of the grand challenges of today. The field is faced with a strong demand for immediate solutions, because the genomic and post-genomic data that are being collected harbour many biological insights whose deciphering can be the basis for dramatic scientific and economical success, and, is promising to have a large impact on society. The Dictionary of Bioinformatics is a vital reference for important terms, offering students and researchers a convenient summary of the core knowledge of the field, with concise and accurate definitions of over 2200 words, phrases, and concepts in this book. Anyone working in basic sciences and life sciences field of research today will find the Dictionary of Bioinformatics to be an essential companion.