" Bioinformatics - the application of computational techniques to the management and analysis of biological information. "
Introduction to Bioinformatics, T K Attwood & D J Parry-Smith, 1999.
These Background pages give some additional information on the scientific discipline of bioinformatics, including some definitions and terminology. Further information can be found by exploring the sites referenced in the Links section.
The introductory book written by Terri Attwood and me is still available and remains a clear, concise introduction to the field. It is available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Taiwanese, as well as in special editions in India. It is published by Pearson. We are preparing a new edition. If you have suggestions or comments to make please email me at ChiBio or Prof Attwood at Manchester.
Select one of the links on the Background menu at the left of the page.
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