Providing an overview of the growing field of computational biology, the combination of computer science and molecular biology used to perform mathematically complex research on complicated structures such as proteins, this volume presents information for computer scientists, statisticians and biologists interested in developing cutting edge models and algorithms for the study of proteomics. The work is divided into two sections beginning with an overview of basic molecular biology concepts and discussions of sequence comparisons, alignment, profiles and partial order graphs, motif discovery, Markov models, classifiers and kernels, protein structure analysis and domains. Section two covers classification and clusters, embedded algorithms and vector representations, gene expression data, protein-protein reactions, cellular pathways and Bayesian networks. The work includes numerous color and b&w illustrations and sample formulas and equations. Access to a companion website is provided. Yona is with the department of structural biology at Stanford University. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)