Genomes, Browsers and Databases - Data-Mining Tools for Integrated Genomic Databases (Hardcover)

The recent explosive growth of biological data has lead to a rapid increase in the number of molecular biology databases. Held in many different locations and often using varying interfaces and non-standard data formats, integrating and comparing data from these multiple databases can be difficult and time-consuming. This book provides an overview of the key tools currently available for large-scale comparisons of gene sequences and annotations, focusing on the databases and tools from the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), Ensembl, and the National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Written specifically for biology and bioinformatics students and researchers, it aims to give an appreciation for the methods by which the browsers and their databases are constructed, enabling readers to determine which tool is the most appropriate for their requirements. Each chapter contains a summary and exercises to aid understanding and promote effective use of these important tools.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2008
First published:	2008
Authors:	Peter Schattner (Dr)
Dimensions:	261 x 183 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	344
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-88443-3
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Databases > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Genetics (non-medical) > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-88443-8
Barcode:	9780521884433

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