Algebraic biology

Algebraic biology applies the algebraic methods of symbolic computation to the study of biological problems, especially in genomics, proteomics, analysis of molecular structures and study of genes.

Usage

Computations in the field of biology are done in order to simulate experiments and/or calculate features of a biologic process or structure. Such as for example calculating mathematical predictions of intercellular features, cellular interaction, body reaction to chemicals and analysis of heritage. Algebraic biology is very similar to the rapidly expanding field of mathematical biology which studies the mathematical relationships within biological organisms, the modeling and dynamics at a cellular and organsmal level.

References

• Michael P Barnett, "Symbolic calculation in the life sciences: trends and prospects, Algebraic Biology 2005" – Computer Algebra in Biology, edited by H. Anai, K. Horimoto, Universal Academy Press, Tokyo, 2006. (on line .pdf format)
• University of Oxford "Research interests" Centre of mathematical biology. Oxford. [updated 12/01/10;cited 15/12/11] available from:http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/groups/mathematical-biology/research

Further reading

• Michael P. Barnett (2005-11-10). "Symbolic Calculation in the Life Sciences — Some Trends and Prospects" (PDF). Algebraic Biology (Universal Academy Press, Inc.). http://www.princeton.edu/~allengrp/ms/annobib/mb.pdf. 

External links

• Algebraic Biology 2007: Conference on algebraic biology