General description
A practical introduction to bioinformatics-computer technologies that biochemical and pharmaceutical researchers use to analyze genetic and biological data * Shows how to do sophisticated bioinformatic analysis without learning UNIX first * Helps researchers choose the right bioinformatics tool, use it effectively, and interpret the results * Guides readers to the most helpful Web resources and freely available tools * Addresses common biological questions, problems, and projects, while also providing a UNIX/Linux overview and tips on using Perl * Companion Web site contains the data sets used in the book and useful related links