Computational Biology
Computational Biology refers to the application of computational and statistical techniques to understand biological systems. It involves the development and application of mathematical models, computational algorithms, and high-performance computing to analyze and simulate complex biological processes. This field is closely related to bioinformatics, but focuses more on the use of computational methods to study biological phenomena at a systems level. In the context of Organic Chemistry, Computational Biology can be used to predict the behavior of organic molecules in biological systems, providing insights into their mechanisms of action and potential therapeutic applications. Within the broader categories of Science and Mathematics, Computational Biology represents an interdisciplinary approach that combines principles from computer science, mathematics, and biology to advance our understanding of living organisms.
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…