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Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics has been described by some as "making
a mountain into a mole hill." Bioinformatics is defined
as the computer assisted acquisition, curation and management
of large biomolecular databases (i.e., DNA, RNA and protein)
for the purpose of deriving useful information such as protein
structure, gene identity, gene function and new drug candidates.
The torrent of gene sequence data emerging from plant, animal
and human genome projects has confronted researchers with
unprecedented opportunities and challenges. In response to
these opportunities and challenges "bioinformatics"
has emerged as the best way to make genetic and commercial
sense out of this vast amount of information.
This new approach to analyzing genetic information represents
an important paradigm shift that is changing the way biological,
medical and agricultural research is carried out. For example,
high throughput analytical methods now enable scientists to
study gene expression in one organ, tissue or whole organism.
Genetic variations between individual organisms or within
populations of organisms can also be studied. Moreover, these
analyses can be performed at any stage of development or under
a variety of environmental conditions. The use of sophisticated
multidimensional, high capacity methods has changed the way
drugs and diagnostics are now developed. This makes bioinformatics
one of the most exciting and rapidly growing sectors of the
biotech industry. Unfortunately, the inherent complexity of
these methods, and of biological systems in general, is difficult
for many to understand. Whether you are an investor or entrepreneur,
the experts at Davis Bioscience Group have the in-depth knowledge
needed to make bioinformatics accessible to you. Let Davis
Bioscience Group put this revolutionary approach to drug discovery
to work for you.
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