Book Summary:
Devoted to the interface between statistical physics and bioinformatics, Computational Biology: A Statistical Mechanics Perspective focuses on how knowledge of physical properties of biological systems can be used to derive biologically relevant information. The book offers a concise introduction to physical mechanisms underlying biological functions on molecular and system levels. It integrates knowledge and tools from statistical physics and computer science to provide mathematical tools for meeting challenges in computational biology. With summaries of biological information, this is ideal for students, researchers, and practitioners in bioinformatics and computational biology. |