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.

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.

List of Contributors ix

Preface xiii

Entries A to Z 1

Author Index 791

Colour plate section facing p 210

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