Authored By: Sanjeev Kumar
ISBN: 9789367559314
Binding: Hardback
Year of Publishing: 2026
Imprint: CONTENT VIBES
Pages: 320
Language: English
Length: 229
Breadth: 0
Height: 152
Weight: 0
The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, tools, and applications of bioinformatics with emphasis on biological data analysis and modern computational approaches in life sciences. The book explains the generation, organization, storage, retrieval, and interpretation of biological data including DNA, RNA, protein sequences, structural information, and gene expression datasets.
The text systematically covers various biological databases such as GenBank, UniProt, Protein Data Bank (PDB), KEGG, PubMed, and crop genome databases, highlighting their structure, functions, and applications in biological research and agriculture. Detailed discussions on sequence alignment, scoring matrices, heuristic methods, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and molecular visualization tools help readers understand computational analysis of biological systems.
Special emphasis is given to bioinformatics tools used in genomics, proteomics, comparative genomics, metabolic pathway analysis, and agricultural bioinformatics. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals in biotechnology, molecular biology, genetics, and computational biology, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding biological databases and modern bioinformatics applications in research and innovation.
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Biological Data Types
Collection and Organization of Biological Data
Classification of Biological Databases
Biological Database Retrieval Systems
Sequence and Molecular File Formats
Nucleotide Sequence Databases
Protein Sequence Databases
Structural Databases
Genome Databases
Metabolic Pathway Databases
Literature and Bibliographic Databases
Chemical and Small Molecule Databases
Gene Expression Databases
Crop Databases and Agricultural Bioinformatics
Introduction to Bioinformatics Tools
Sequence Alignment Concepts and Methods
Scoring Matrices and Heuristic Methods
Multiple Sequence Alignment and Phylogenetic Analysis
Molecular Visualization Tools
Sanjeev Kumar: has an experience of 32 years in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. An alumnus of Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College at Kolkata, Dr. Sanjeev completed his M.D.S. from Govt Dental College at Ahmedabad in 1991. He further refined his skills at U.K, where the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Glasgow awarded him the FDSRCPS. He has also been awarded the Fellowship of Indian Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 2008. Currently, Dr. Sanjeev is heading the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery at FDSC, SGT University. The department caters to the training requirements of BDS, MDS and PhD students under his guidance. He is an accredited surgeon with the Smile Train organization and is associated with the Nav Muskaan project at SGT University which treats children with cleft lip and palate free of cost. He was the founder President of Delhi Chapter of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India. Dr. Sanjeev is a life member of AOMSI since past 14 years and is involved actively in their fellowship program and IBOMS examination. He is also a National faculty for AOCMF, the flagship International body involved in training surgeons in osteosynthesis techniques. He regularly conducts courses for AOCMF in various locations in India