Bioinformatics
Definition
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that combines biology, computer science, and statistics to analyze biological data using computational tools and techniques.
Analogy
Picture bioinformatics as a powerful microscope that allows scientists to zoom in on DNA sequences and study them using computer algorithms like detectives solving genetic mysteries.
Related terms
Genomics: The study of an organism's complete set of DNA (genome), including gene sequencing and analysis.
Computational biology: The use of mathematical models and computer simulations to understand biological systems.
Sequence alignment: The process of arranging DNA sequences to identify similarities or differences between them.
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