Computational Molecular Biology

About Computational Molecular Biology by Pavel A. Pevzner

Computational Molecular Biology by Pavel A. Pevzner, published in this edition by PHI, is an algorithmic introduction to one of the fastest growing fields in modern science. The work first appeared from MIT Press in 2000 under the subtitle An Algorithmic Approach. If you are looking for a Computational Molecular Biology book that explains how computer science and mathematics help solve problems in molecular biology and biotechnology, this paperback is written with that need in mind. For the edition, year and number of pages of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock.

The field brings together computer scientists, mathematicians and biologists, and each group arrives with different strengths and gaps. This book tries to serve all of them, which is a large part of its appeal.

What the book covers

• A broad range of algorithmic and combinatorial topics and how they connect to molecular biology and biotechnology
• Computational ideas explained in a way that stresses understanding over the fine detail of algorithms
• A formula free introduction at the start of each chapter, so a reader without advanced mathematics can follow the main idea
• A treatment that is accessible to computer scientists who are new to biology and to biologists who have no advanced computing background

An accessible way into a technical field

One of the most useful features of this book is its approach called computational biology without formulas. Each chapter begins with a plain language introduction, and only after that does it move towards more detailed treatment. A biology student can therefore grasp the central problem first and then decide how deeply to go into the methods. A computer science student can see the biological reason a problem matters before working on how to solve it.

Because it emphasizes ideas over code, the book also works well as a companion to a lecture course. You can read the opening of a chapter before class, listen for the details in the lecture and then return to the text to fill the gaps.

Why Computational Molecular Biology matters

Modern biology produces enormous amounts of data, from DNA and protein sequences to measurements of gene activity. Nobody can make sense of this by hand. Algorithms are needed to compare sequences, find patterns, reconstruct relationships and predict structures. This is the reason why the study of computational methods has become a central part of the life sciences, medicine and biotechnology. A student who understands both the biology and the computing is well placed for careers in research, bioinformatics, drug discovery and data analysis.

Who should read this book

• Students of biotechnology, bioinformatics, biochemistry and molecular biology
• Students of computer science and mathematics who wish to apply their skills to biology
• Researchers who want to move into computational work
• Teachers designing a course that joins the two disciplines
• Curious readers in Kashmir, J&K and across India who want to understand how data and algorithms drive modern biology

How to benefit from the book

Read the formula free introduction of each chapter slowly and write the central problem in one sentence of your own. Then ask yourself what input the problem takes, what output is wanted and why a simple approach might fail. Only after that, go to the detailed methods. Biology students can pair the reading with a basic programming course, while computer science students can pair it with an introductory molecular biology text. Working through problems yourself, even on paper, builds a skill that no summary can replace.

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Edition details

Title: Computational Molecular Biology. Author: Pavel A. Pevzner. Publisher of this edition: PHI. Format: paperback. Subject: computational biology and bioinformatics. For the edition, year and number of pages of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar. Delivery takes about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the author? The author is Pavel A. Pevzner.

Do I need advanced mathematics to read it? No. Each chapter begins with a formula free introduction, and the book is meant for biologists without advanced computing skills as well as for computer scientists new to biology.

What subjects does it connect? It links algorithmic and combinatorial topics with molecular biology and biotechnology.

How quickly will it reach me? We dispatch the same day from Srinagar. Delivery is about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days in the rest of India.

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