Authored By: Amit Kumar & Pranav Praveen
ISBN: 9789367554371
Binding: Paperback
Year of Publishing: 2026
Imprint: CONTENT VIBES
Pages: 150
Language: English
Length: 152
Breadth: 13
Height: 229
Weight: 220
his book compresses the bioinformatics core—search & retrieval → genomes & mapping → pair/MSA alignments & phylogeny → HMM/profiles → gene finding & expression → protein structure → pathways/systems → drug discovery & biomarkers—into high-yield, exam-oriented notes. Each chapter starts with definitions and formulas, then moves to algorithms, parameters, and result interpretation with side-by-side tool cheat-sheets (inputs, key flags, outputs, pitfalls). Worked numericals cover E-value/log-odds, substitution matrices, multiple testing (FDR), cross-validation metrics, docking scores, QSAR statistics. End-matter includes unit-wise MCQs (single-best & numerical), Assertion–Reason, Match-the-pairs, and mini caselets with brief keys—ideal for ICAR/SAU PG entrances, ASRB-NET (basics), DBT-BET/JRF, and university exams.
Scoring aids
Flowcharts for pipelines (RNA-seq, variant calling, homology modeling, virtual screening)
“Choose-the-tool” tables (BLAST vs HMMER; ClustalΩ vs MUSCLE vs MAFFT; AUGUSTUS vs GeneMark)
Parameter boxes (gap penalties, word size, HMM thresholds, DE cutoffs)
Interpretation cues (E-value traps, overfitting in QSAR, docking pose validation
1 Information Search and Data Retrieval,Bioinformatics and Biocomputation
2 Genome Analysis and Gene Mapping, Bioinformatics and Biocomputation
3 Alignment of Pairs of Sequences, Alignment of Multiple Sequences and Phylogenetic Analysis,Bioinformatics and Biocomputation
4 Tools for Similarity Search and Sequence Alignment, Bioinformatics and Biocomputation
5 Profiles and Hidden Markov Models,Bioinformatics and Biocomputation
6 Gene Identification and Prediction, Gene Expression Analyses,Bioinformatics and Biocomputation
7 Protein Classification and Structure Analysis.Bioinformatics and Biocomputation
8 Visualization, Protein Structure Prediction,Bioinformatics and Biocomputation
9 Computational Methods for Pathway and Systems Biology,Bioinformatics and Biocomputation
10 Technologies and Strategies for Drug Discovery in Bioinformatics and Biocomputation
11 Biomarkers in Drug Development, Computer-Aided Drug Design in Bioinformatics and Biocomputation
Amit Kumar: is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Horticulture (Fruit Science) from CoH, SVPUA&T, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. He has successfully qualified for ICAR-ASRB NET in Fruit Science in 2021. He completed his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture in 2019 from CoH, BUA&T, Banda, Uttar Pradesh, and his M.Sc. (Ag) in Fruit Science and Horticulture Technology in 2021 from CoA, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Pranav Praveen holds a B.Tech in Information Technology from B.P. Poddar Institute of Management and Technology, Kolkata, graduating with a CGPA of 8.97. Since November 2024, he has been working as a Programmer Analyst Trainee at Cognizant Technology Solutions in Bengaluru. Pranav has hands-on experience with programming languages and frameworks including C++, C, Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Angular, HTML, JavaScript, and ReactJS. He also possesses a strong foundation in core computer science subjects such as Data Structures and Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, and SQL.
Pranav has worked on two notable projects: SoloBeats, a music player application, and RoomerUp, a platform that enables PG owners to list and manage their properties online. Beyond academics, he has consistently performed at a high level, securing top ranks in various Science, Mathematics, and Cyber Olympiads, as well as the Dabur Quiz Competition. He is certified in C++ by Coding Ninjas and holds a Problem Solving certification from Hackerrank. In the competitive programming community.