Algorithms Aren’t Just for TikTok: Bioinformatics: Crash Course Biology #40
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On its own, a huge DNA sequence is a meaningless pile of data so, how do biologists figure out what it means They turn to the power of bioinformatics! In this episode, we’ll learn what bioinformatics is, how it works, and how scientists have used it to better understand everything from evolution to a viral epidemic.
Introduction: Pizza Data
Bioinformatics
Algorithms
The Human Genetic Code
The BRCA1 Gene
Transcriptomes
The Zika Virus
Bioinformatics & Programming
Review & Credits
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CC Kids: Date: 2024-04-24
williamsutter2152 I'm currently studying a PhD and it involves analysing health data to find risk factors for childhood obesity/overweight in order to help public health officials fight the obesity/overweight epidemic.
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chaikovsky I love the topic selection for this series, and our friendly neighborhood entomologist is an S-tier science communicator. reply
