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Abstract
Introduction
Database Use in Computational Biology
Dna Analysis and Sequencing
Biologist's View of Molecular Biology Databases
Data Awareness
Complex Data Retrieval
Data Analysis Tools Availability
Interfaces to Molecular Biology Databases
Data Modeling and Data Management
Databases Implemented as Flat File Collections
Data Retrieval
Database (As Flat File) Downloading
Data Acquisition
The Molecular Biology Databases Investigated
Database
Molecular Biology Database Integration
Related Issues
Database Research Perspectives
References

A Molecular Biology Database Digest

Profile image of François BryFrançois Bry

2001

Abstract

Abstract Computational Biology or Bioinformatics has been defined as the application of mathematical and Computer Science methods to solving problems in Molecular Biology that require large scale data, computation, and analysis [18]. As expected, Molecular Biology databases play an essential role in Computational Biology research and development.

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