Bioinformatics is about searching biological databases, comparing sequences, looking at protein structures, and (more generally) asking biological and biomedical questions with a computer. The bioinformatics we show you in this book can save you months of work in the lab at the minute cost of a few hours work with your computer. Although you’ll find standard biological terms throughout, don’t look here for long equations and computer-geek gibberish. The purpose of this book is to show you quickly and plainly how to use the bioinformatics programs that you need to get your work done.
