Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
By Jonathan Pevsner
* Number Of Pages: 951
* Publication Date: 2009-05-04
Description:
Eagerly awaited, the second edition of the best-selling Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics has been thoroughly updated and enhanced. The text continues to offer the most broad-based introduction to this explosive new discipline, combining theoretical context with practical applications.

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