Authored By: Archana Rani
ISBN: 9789367559925
Binding: Hardback
Year of Publishing: 2026
Imprint: CONTENT VIBES
Pages: 320
Language: English
Length: 229
Breadth: 23
Height: 152
Weight: 0
The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts, tools, techniques, and applications of computational approaches in modern biological research. The book explains the integration of biology, computer science, mathematics, and statistics for analyzing complex biological data generated through genomics, proteomics, and molecular biology studies.
The text systematically covers genome analysis, sequence alignment, biological databases, genome browsers, web-based bioinformatics resources, next-generation sequencing technologies, and programming languages used in bioinformatics. Detailed discussions on protein structure prediction, fold recognition, homology modeling, phylogenetic analysis, and molecular visualization tools help readers understand computational methods for studying biological systems and evolutionary relationships.
Special emphasis is given to practical bioinformatics tools, data repositories, protein interaction databases, comparative genomics, and bioprogramming approaches widely used in biotechnology, medicine, and agriculture. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals in bioinformatics, biotechnology, computational biology, and life sciences, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding biological data analysis and computational applications in modern biological sciences.
Introduction to Computational Biology
Fundamentals of Bioinformatics and Computational Tools
Genome Analysis and Annotation
Web-Based Servers and Bioinformatics Resources
Genome Browsers and Visualization Tools
Whole Genome Alignment Tools
Sequence Alignment and Similarity Search
Sequence Submission and Data Repositories
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technologies
Introduction to Bioprogramming
Programming Languages in Bioinformatics
Development of Bioinformatics Web Servers
Protein Interaction Databases
Protein Structure Fundamentals
Protein Structure Prediction Methods
Fold Recognition and Threading
Homology Modeling
Protein Structure Databases
Structural Comparison of Proteins
Phylogenetic Analysis and Evolutionary Biology
Dr. Archana Rani is currently serving as a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics at Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. She holds both her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Genetics from Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar, where she was awarded university fellowships for academic excellence throughout her postgraduate studies.
With nearly a decade of professional experience in agricultural research and academics, Dr. Rani has significantly contributed to several key research projects, including a Japan –funded JICA project on the Evaluation of promising soybean genotypes under excessive soil moisture conditions and the ICAR-funded CRP on Hybrid Technology in Wheat. Her teaching and research engagements have also extended to U.P. College (affiliated with LNM University, Darbhanga) and her alma mater in Pusa, Bihar.
A major milestone in her career is her association with the development of the wheat variety MP 3535. Her scholarly contributions are substantial, with over 30 research papers, 19 book chapters, and 27 extension articles published in reputed platforms. She is also the author of the academic book Agricultural Biotechnology – Concept and Practices, which reflects her expertise in the field. In recognition of her scientific contributions, Dr. Rani was honored with the Young Scientist Award at an international symposium held at Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka, Jharkhand. Her active participation in 17 national and international seminars, symposia, and training programs further underscores her commitment to continuous learning and knowledge dissemination in the agricultural sciences.