Concise Encyclopaedia of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Concise Encyclopaedia of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, 2nd Edition is a fully revised and updated version of this acclaimed resource. The book provides definitions and often explanations of over 1000 words, phrases and concepts relating to this fast-moving and exciting field, offering a convenient, one-stop summary of the core knowledge in the area. This second edition is an invaluable resource for students, researchers and academics.

List of Contributors ix

Preface xiii

Entries A to Z 1

Author Index 791

Colour plate section facing p 210

“This book is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and academics. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners.” (Choice, 1 September 2014)

John M. Hancock: Group Leader in Bioinformatics, Functional Genomics Team, MRC Harwell.

Marketa Zvelebil: Group Leader: Cancer Informatics Unit, Breakthrough Cancer Research, Institute of Cancer Research, London.