Bioinformatics for Geneticists: A Bioinformatics Primer for the Analysis of Genetic Data

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 576 pages
• Published by: Wiley
• Edition: 2nd Edition May 4, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0470026200
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470026205
• Book Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.6 x 1.5 inches
• Weighs: 2.4 pounds

Product Review
" …an great resource…this book should ensure that any researcher’s skill base is maintained" (Genetical Research, September 2007)

"…this book contains some essential reading for almost any human being working in the field of molecular genetics." (European Journal Of Human Genetics, September 2007)

Product Description
A fully revised version of the successful First Edition, this one-stop reference book enables all geneticists to improve the efficiency of their research.

The study of human genetics is moving into a challenging new era. New technologies and data resources such as the HapMap are enabling genome-wide studies, which could potentially identify most common genetic determinants of human health, disease and drug response. With these awesome new data resources at hand, more than ever care is required in their use. Faced with the sheer volume of genetics and genomic data, bioinformatics is essential to avoid drowning true signal in noise. Considering these challenges, Bioinformatics for Geneticists, Second Edition works at multiple levels: firstly, for the occasional user who simply wants to extract or analyse specific data; secondly, at the level of the advanced user providing explanations of how and why a tool works and how it can be used to greatest effect. Finally experts from fields allied to genetics give insight into the best genomics tools and data to enhance a genetic experiment.

Hallmark Features of the Second Edition:

• Illustrates the value of bioinformatics as a constantly evolving avenue into novel approaches to study genetics
• The only book specifically addressing the bioinformatics requirements of geneticists
• More than 500f chapters are completely new contributions
• Dramatically revised content in core areas of gene and genomic characterisation, pathway analysis, SNP functional analysis and statistical genetics
• Focused on freely available tools and web-based approaches to bioinformatics analysis, suitable for novices and experienced researchers alike

Praise from the reviews:

"This book may really help to get geneticists and bioinformaticians on 'speaking-terms' contains some essential reading for almost any human being working in the field of molecular genetics." EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS 

" an great resource this book should ensure that any researcher's skill base is maintained." GENETICAL RESEARCH

Bioinformatics for Geneticists, Second Edition describes the key bioinformatics and genetic analysis processes that are needed to identify human genetic determinants. The book is based upon the combined practical experience of domain experts from academic and industrial research environments and is of interest to a broad audience, including students, researchers and clinicians working in the human genetics domain.

Reader Reviews
This book is a welcomed addition to the literature of bioinformatics. It helps one become familiar with how to find and use genetic data. This is a dauting task for most investigators who must navigate through the sea of genetic data now being produced. Analyzing genetic data is not an easy task but this book helps one identify resources and map a course.