Bioinformatics databases Bioinformatics lecture 1

Bioinformatics basics, in this course we will learn the fundamental concepts and tools used in bioinformatics, a field that combines biology, computer science, and data analysis to interpret biological data. We'll explore key topics such as DNA and protein sequence analysis, gene expression, biological databases, sequence alignment, and the role of bioinformatics in genomics and personalized medicine. The course introduces basic algorithms, tools like BLAST and ClustalW, and programming languages such as Python or R for biological data analysis. You will also understand how to access and interpret data from major databases like GenBank, UniProt, and PDB. Whether you're a student, researcher, or simply curious about how computers are used to decode life, this course provides a strong foundation for further study or work in the growing field of bioinformatics. Shomu s Biology