With the emergence of the field of Bioinformatics, through various experiments, we’ve discovered huge amounts of DNA and protein sequence information. Traditionally, Bioinformatics involves the extraction of scientific information by studying the biological sequences, which is usually in large amounts, therefore, must be analyzed computationally. The informatics of biological systems these days includes the study of molecular structures, including their dynamics and interactions, enzymatic activity, medical and pharmacological statistics, metabolic profiles, system-wide modeling, and the organization of experimental procedures.
Python is an object-oriented and interpreter-based programming language and can be installed on any OS (Windows/Linux/macOS). There is a Python, which can perform every task which can be performed by the BioPerl, named BioPython, and unsurprisingly at this time the uptake of Python within the bioinformatics community is growing, given our belief that it is an easier but more powerful language to work with.
Functions of Python in Bioinformatics:
Following are the functions of modules being used by Python/BioPython in bioinformatics:
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Sequence alignments- pairwise sequence alignments ( involves sequence alignment, calculating an alignment score, and optimizing pairwise alignment) and multiple sequence alignments (involves multiple alignments, alignment consensus & profiling, generating simple multiple alignments and infrastructuring multiple alignment programs)
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Sequence variation and evolution - similarity measures and phylogenetic tree building.
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Macromolecular structure - using Python for 3D structures of macromolecules and Coordinate superimposition.
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Array data - Multiplexed experiments & array analysis.
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High throughput sequence analyses - high-throughput sequencing, mapping sequences to a genome, and using the HTSeq library.
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Images - biological images, basic image operations, adjustments & filters, and feature detection.
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Signal processing - signals, Fast Fourier transform, and peaks.
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Probability - random variables, and Markov chains.
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Statistics - statistical analysis, simple statistical parameters, statistical tests, and correlation & covariance.
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Clustering and discrimination - separating and grouping data, clustering methods, and data discrimination.
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Machine learning - k-nearest neighbors, self-organizing maps, feed-forward artificial neural networks, and support vector machines.
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Graphical Interfaces.
How to learn Python?
To be able to develop biological software or analyze biological data, one should have skills in programming language/computer scripting. So, if you already have skills in the biological analysis but you want to develop your skills in programming languages/scripting such as Python, you can join BioCode’s Gold Bioinformatics plans at a very affordable price. And if you don’t have any skills in dealing with biological data, you can get started from scratch by joining our Gem Bioinformatics plan.
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