It comprehensively uses biology, computer science and information technology to reveal the biological mystery endowed by a large number of complex biological data.
The stages of bioinformatics:
1 and pre-genome era (before 1990s) mainly include the establishment of various sequence comparison algorithms, the establishment of biological databases, the development of retrieval tools and the analysis of DNA and protein sequences.
2. Genome era (1990s to 200 1) is mainly about large-scale genome sequencing, gene identification and discovery, systematic establishment of network database and development of interactive interface tools.
3. Post-genome era (200 1 present) With the completion of human genome sequencing and genome sequencing of various model organisms, the development of biological science has entered the post-genome era, and the focus of genomics research has shifted from the structure of genome to the function of genes.
Extended data:
Bioinformatics major:
Main courses: general biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, principle and technology of biochip, protein omics, pattern recognition and prediction, database system principle, Linux foundation and application, biological software and database, Perl programming foundation, etc.
Employment prospects: After graduation, students can engage in research, teaching and management related to bioinformatics in bioinformatics research institutions, universities, enterprises and institutions at all levels and relevant departments, and engage in the process of industrialization of research and achievements.
Students mainly study the basic theories and methods of bioinformatics and train through relevant scientific experiments and scientific thinking. They have good literacy in molecular biology, computer science and technology, mathematics and statistics, basic ability of collecting, analyzing, mining and utilizing biological information, and good professional quality.
References:
Baidu encyclopedia-bioinformatics
Baidu encyclopedia-bioinformatics major