Bioinformatics: What? Why? Who?
What is bioinformatics? Why is it important? Who does bioinformatics? This module places bioinformatics and the researchers who are experts in bioinformatics into a larger context. The activity explores the concept of an “algorithm,” which is a basic tool used by bioinformaticians.
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