Download or read book Bioinformatics written by Andrzej Polanski and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-04-19 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.