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	[[Bioinformatics~~]] is an interdisciplinary field that combines the principles of biology, computer science, mathematics, and statistics to interpret and analyze biological data, particularly at the molecular level.~~		= Bioinformatics =

	~~=== Origins and Scope ===~~		[[File:WPP_domain_alignment.PNG\|thumb\|right\|Domain alignment in bioinformatics.]]

	Bioinformatics ~~emerged in response to the explosion of~~ data ~~resulting from advancements in molecular biology, notably following the advent of high-throughput genomic sequencing technologies~~. ~~It encompasses the development and application~~ of ~~computational tools and techniques for managing~~, ~~analyzing~~, and ~~visualizing~~ biological data. ~~Key applications include sequence analysis, gene and protein expression, and structural bioinformatics~~.		'''Bioinformatics''' is an interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data. As an interdisciplinary field of science, bioinformatics combines [[computer science]], [[statistics]], [[mathematics]], and [[engineering]] to analyze and interpret biological data. Bioinformatics is considered a part of [[computational biology]].

	=== ~~Data Analysis~~ and ~~Management ===~~		== History ==
			The term "bioinformatics" was coined in the 1970s, but the field began to take shape in the 1980s with the advent of [[genome sequencing]] projects. The [[Human Genome Project]], which began in 1990 and was completed in 2003, was a major milestone in the field.

	~~One~~ of ~~the mainstays of bioinformatics is the handling and analysis~~ of ~~sequence data. Sequence alignment, gene finding, genome assembly,~~ and ~~phylogenetics are among the key processes in this domain~~.		== Applications ==
			Bioinformatics has a wide range of applications in various areas of biology and medicine.

	~~Bioinformatics also deals with databases that store, retrieve~~, and ~~manage vast amounts~~ of ~~biological data. Databases can range from sequence databases (like GenBank), protein databases (like PDB),~~ and ~~microarray databases~~.		=== Genomics ===
			[[File:Genome_viewer_screenshot_small.png\|thumb\|left\|Genome viewer used in bioinformatics.]]
			In genomics, bioinformatics is used to sequence and annotate genomes and their observed mutations. It plays a crucial role in the analysis of [[DNA sequences]] and the identification of genes and regulatory elements.

	=== ~~Structural Bioinformatics~~ ===		=== Proteomics ===
			Bioinformatics tools are used to analyze [[protein]] sequences and structures. This includes the prediction of protein structure and function, as well as the study of protein-protein interactions.

	~~Structural bioinformatics involves the application~~ of bioinformatics ~~methods~~ to ~~the modeling and simulation of the structure and function of biological macromolecules,~~ such as ~~proteins~~ and ~~nucleic acids. The goal is to understand the physical properties of these molecules and the biological implications of their structure~~.		=== Transcriptomics ===
			[[File:MIcroarray_vs_RNA-Seq.png\|thumb\|right\|Comparison of microarray and RNA-Seq technologies.]]
			In transcriptomics, bioinformatics is used to analyze [[RNA]] sequences to study gene expression patterns. Technologies such as [[microarray]] and [[RNA-Seq]] are commonly used.

	=== ~~Systems~~ Biology ===		=== Structural Biology ===
			[[File:1kqf_opm.png\|thumb\|left\|Example of a protein structure used in bioinformatics.]]
			Bioinformatics is used to model and visualize the three-dimensional structures of biological macromolecules, aiding in the understanding of their function and interactions.

	~~A significant facet~~ of ~~bioinformatics is its contribution~~ to ~~the understanding of~~ biological ~~systems as a whole, a field known as systems biology. By integrating and analyzing~~ data ~~across different levels of biological information, researchers can study how various components interact and contribute to biological functions and behaviors~~.		== Techniques ==
			Bioinformatics employs a variety of techniques to analyze biological data.

	=== ~~Future Prospects~~ ===		=== Sequence Alignment ===
			[[File:Muscle_alignment_view.png\|thumb\|right\|Example of sequence alignment using MUSCLE.]]
			Sequence alignment is a method of arranging the sequences of DNA, RNA, or protein to identify regions of similarity. This is crucial for understanding evolutionary relationships and functional similarities.

	~~With the ongoing growth in biological~~ data, ~~the future of bioinformatics is promising. Its tools~~ and ~~methodologies are expected to become increasingly vital for interpreting~~ data~~, particularly in areas like personalized medicine, drug discovery, and synthetic biology~~.		=== Data Mining ===
			Bioinformatics uses data mining techniques to extract useful information from large datasets, such as [[genomic]] and [[proteomic]] data.

	== ~~See Also~~ ==		=== Machine Learning ===
			Machine learning algorithms are increasingly used in bioinformatics to predict biological outcomes and classify biological data.

	* [[~~Genome sequencing~~]]		== Challenges ==
	* [[~~Genomic databases~~]]		Bioinformatics faces several challenges, including the management and analysis of large datasets, the integration of heterogeneous data types, and the development of accurate predictive models.
	* [[~~Structural biology~~]]
			== Related pages ==
			* [[Computational biology]]
			* [[Genomics]]
			* [[Proteomics]]
	* [[Systems biology]]		* [[Systems biology]]
	~~== References ==~~
	~~{{Reflist}}~~

	[[Category:Bioinformatics]]		[[Category:Bioinformatics]]
	~~[[Category:Computational Biology]]~~
	~~[[Category:Biology]]~~
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	~~File:WPP domain alignment.PNG\|WPP domain alignment~~
	~~File:Genome viewer screenshot small.png\|Genome viewer screenshot~~
	~~File:Example DNA sequence.png\|Example DNA sequence~~
	~~File:Muscle alignment view.png\|Muscle alignment view~~
	~~File:Sequencing analysis steps.png\|Sequencing analysis steps~~
	~~File:450 pixels Sequencing analysis steps\|Sequencing analysis steps~~
	~~File:MIcroarray vs RNA-Seq.png\|Microarray vs RNA-Seq~~
	~~File:1kqf opm.png\|1kqf opm~~
	~~File:The protein interaction network of Treponema pallidum.png\|The protein interaction network of Treponema pallidum~~
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[[Bioinformatics]] is an interdisciplinary field that combines the principles of biology, computer science, mathematics, and statistics to interpret and analyze biological data, particularly at the molecular level.

=== Origins and Scope ===

Bioinformatics emerged in response to the explosion of data resulting from advancements in molecular biology, notably following the advent of high-throughput genomic sequencing technologies. It encompasses the development and application of computational tools and techniques for managing, analyzing, and visualizing biological data. Key applications include sequence analysis, gene and protein expression, and structural bioinformatics.

=== Data Analysis and Management ===

One of the mainstays of bioinformatics is the handling and analysis of sequence data. Sequence alignment, gene finding, genome assembly, and phylogenetics are among the key processes in this domain.

Bioinformatics also deals with databases that store, retrieve, and manage vast amounts of biological data. Databases can range from sequence databases (like GenBank), protein databases (like PDB), and microarray databases.

=== Structural Bioinformatics ===

Structural bioinformatics involves the application of bioinformatics methods to the modeling and simulation of the structure and function of biological macromolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids. The goal is to understand the physical properties of these molecules and the biological implications of their structure.

=== Systems Biology ===

A significant facet of bioinformatics is its contribution to the understanding of biological systems as a whole, a field known as systems biology. By integrating and analyzing data across different levels of biological information, researchers can study how various components interact and contribute to biological functions and behaviors.

=== Future Prospects ===

With the ongoing growth in biological data, the future of bioinformatics is promising. Its tools and methodologies are expected to become increasingly vital for interpreting data, particularly in areas like personalized medicine, drug discovery, and synthetic biology.

== See Also ==

* [[Genome sequencing]]
* [[Genomic databases]]
* [[Structural biology]]
* [[Systems biology]]
== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Bioinformatics]]
[[Category:Computational Biology]]
[[Category:Biology]]
[[Category:Computer Science]]
{{stub}}