Bioinformatics, computational biology, is a relatively new field that applies computer science and information technology to biology. In recent years, the discipline of bioinformatics has allowed biologists to make full use of the advances in Computer sciences and Computational statistics for advancing the biological data. Researchers in life sciences generate, collect and need to analyze an increasing number of different types of scientific data, DNA, RNA and protein sequences, in-situ and microarray gene expression including 3D protein structures and biological pathways. This book is aiming to provide information on bioinformatics at various levels. The chapters included in this book cover introductory to advanced aspects, including applications of various documented research work and specific case studies related to bioinformatics. This book will be of immense value to readers of different backgrounds such as engineers, scientists, consultants and policy makers for industry, government, academics and social and private organisations.

Dr. M.H. Fulekar is a Professor and Head in Department of Life Sciences, University of Mumbai. He has published to his credit a number of research papers and articles in international and national journals of repute. He has had an international assignment on industrial hygiene/chemical safety in Australia, Bangkok and Singapore. He has authored a number of books -(i) Environmental Biotechnology, (ii) Industrial Hygiene and Chemical Safety, (iii) Dictionary of Biotechnology and (iv) Personal Protective Equipment. He has achieved the inclusion of his biography in 'The Marquis Who's Who' in Science and Engineering USA in 1998; and '2000 outstanding scientists of the 20th century' in 2000, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England. He is also a member of the New York Academy of Sciences, USA.