Computational Biology
Definition of Computational Biology as it relates to Science, Biotechnology, Physics
Computational biology utilizes mathematical and computational approaches to analyze and model biological data, encompassing areas such as bioinformatics, systems biology, and structural biology. It represents a convergence of physics, with its emphasis on quantitative analysis, and biotechnology, with its focus on practical applications in the life sciences. In this context, computational biology seeks to unravel complex biological processes and systems, making it an integral part of scientific exploration under the broader umbrella of physics within the hierarchy of Science/Biotechnology/Physics.
External Links
- [iscb.org] ISCB - International Society for Computational Biology
- [cbbj.org] Journal Home:: Computational Biology and Bioinformatics:: Science Publishing Group
- [20n.com] 20n: Computational synthetic biology
- [cbb.yale.edu] Welcome | Yale Computational Biology and Biomedical Informatics
- [snf2.com] The Barton Group | Bioinformatics Research | Division of Computational Biology | School of Life Sciences | University of Dundee
- [geoffbarton.org] Geoff Barton's blog – Computational biology and more…