Concepts and techniques in genomics and proteomics (Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomedicine)

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Genes and proteins are the storehouse of information and executers of cellular life processes, respectively.  Genome sequencing reveals the blueprint of life of many organisms.  Information derived from genome sequencing projects is exploited to understand the living organisms in a better way.  Knowledge from these fields will be helpful in the research and manufacture of new drugs and diagnostic methods.  Genomics and proteomics are newer fields in modern biology which help understand the living organisms as a whole.  Genomics is mainly concerned with the organization of genes and genomes, the mapping of genomes, genome sequencing and the annotation of genomes.  Proteomics deals with proteins expressed in a cell at different times, post-translational modifications and protein--protein interactions.The aim of this book is to introduce the concepts of genomics and proteomics and the high throughput techniques used in these fields.  Each chapter begins with a summary of key points and includes simple line diagrams and flow charts to help with understanding and memory.  The subsections conclude with references.  It is designed for undergraduate and post-graduate students of life sciences and biotechnology