Computational Modeling and Simulation as Enablers for Biological Discovery

Advances in computer science and technology and in biology over the last several years have opened up the possibility for computing to help answer fundamental questions in biology and for biology to help with new approaches to computing. Making the most of the research opportunities at the interface...

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Veröffentlicht in:Catalyzing Inquiry at the Interface of Computing and Biology S. 117 - 204
Hauptverfasser: Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council, Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, Committee on Frontiers at the Interface of Computing and Biology
Format: Buchkapitel
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: United States National Academies Press 03.12.2005
ISBN:9780309096126, 030909612X
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Zusammenfassung:Advances in computer science and technology and in biology over the last several years have opened up the possibility for computing to help answer fundamental questions in biology and for biology to help with new approaches to computing. Making the most of the research opportunities at the interface of computing and biology requires the active participation of people from both fields. While past attempts have been made in this direction, circumstances today appear to be much more favorable for progress. To help take advantage of these opportunities, this study was requested of the NRC by the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Energy. The report provides the basis for establishing cross-disciplinary collaboration between biology and computing including an analysis of potential impediments and strategies for overcoming them. The report also presents a wealth of examples that should encourage students in the biological sciences to look for ways to enable them to be more effective users of computing in their studies.
ISBN:9780309096126
030909612X