Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that develops and applies computational tools and techniques for understanding biological data. It combines concepts from biology, computer science, mathematics, and statistics to analyze and interpret complex biological information, such as genetic sequences, protein structures, and metabolic pathways. The primary goal of bioinformatics is to manage and analyze the vast amounts of data generated by biological research, particularly in genomics and proteomics, to facilitate discoveries in areas such as drug development, personalized medicine, and evolutionary biology. Bioinformatics plays a crucial role in storing, retrieving, and analyzing biological data, enabling researchers to make sense of the molecular mechanisms underlying biological systems and diseases.