INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES DRIVING INNOVATION IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE: A FOCUS ON BIOINFORMATICS APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

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Zeshan Anwar
Abdur Rahman
Bonface Obare
Mohanapriya N
Tariq Rafique
Hrishitva Patel
Rabia Tehseen

Keywords

sequences, proteins, DNA, RNA, bioinformatics, biology, biological data, technologies

Abstract

Background: DNA sequences contain vast amounts of information, necessitating advanced computing methods and data modeling techniques for analysis. The University of Technology's Systems Engineering and Computer Science program's (Iraqi research group/university) research group aims to leverage information technologies to drive significant progress in biological science.


Objective: This study explores computational methods conducive to developing bioinformatics applications to expedite computation, enhance inference times, and bolster the reliability of analyses derived from DNA sequence data.


Methods: The research scrutinizes various computational methods suitable for bioinformatics applications within the framework of the University of Technology's Systems Engineering and Computer Science program's (IRAQI RESEARCH GROUP/UNIVERSITY) research group.


Results: Identified computational methods exhibit promise in accelerating analysis processes and improving the reliability of results derived from DNA sequence data. These methods serve as foundational tools for advancing scientific inquiry in biological science.


Conclusion: By employing sophisticated computational methods, such as those investigated within the University of Technology's Systems Engineering and Computer Science program's IRAQI RESEARCH GROUP/UNIVERSITY research group, bioinformatics applications can achieve significant advancements, facilitating progress in biological science.

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