From Genes to Algorithms: Navigating the Biotechnology Data Revolution

Editors: Pankaj Bhambri, Sandeep Kautish, Namrata N. Wasatkar, Yogita Gupta

From Genes to Algorithms: Navigating the Biotechnology Data Revolution

ISBN: 978-981-5324-37-2
eISBN: 978-981-5324-36-5 (Online)

Introduction

Positioned at the crossroads of genomics, proteomics, artificial intelligence, and biomedical engineering, this book provides a roadmap for leveraging computational intelligence to address the complex challenges of modern life sciences, healthcare, and industrial biotechnology.

Across twelve comprehensive chapters, the book lays the foundations for sequencing technologies, omics data, and the principles of biotechnology data management. It then transitions into the application of machine learning models, ranging from neural networks to optimization frameworks, to extract meaningful insights from large-scale biological datasets. Subsequently, it addresses pressing challenges such as data noise, scalability, and ethical AI, while also highlighting algorithmic breakthroughs in pharmacogenomics, drug discovery, precision medicine, and synthetic biology. Case studies illustrate real-world applications, from CRISPR diagnostics and clinical trial optimization to agricultural genomics and biomedical engineering innovations. The closing chapters project the future trajectory of biotechnology, exploring quantum computing, federated learning, and secure data-sharing techniques.

Key Features:

  • - Uncovers the revolutionary role of computational algorithms in biotechnology research and healthcare
  • - Explores the integration of AI, ML, and optimization methods in genomics, proteomics, and systems biology
  • - Analyzes real-world applications through case studies in pharmacogenomics, CRISPR, and agritech
  • - Provides practical insights into implementing secure, scalable, and ethical data solutions
  • - Gives an understanding of future trends such as quantum computing and federated learning in biotech innovation


Readership

Scholars and professionals in biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, and data science; researchers working on genomics projects or AI/ML analysis for gene sequencing.

Preface

The aim of writing this book is to fulfill the crucial requirement for a comprehensive resource that connects genomics, biotechnology, and data science. The discipline of biotechnology has experienced a revolutionary transformation due to the introduction of high-throughput technologies, which generate large quantities of intricate biological data. Given the increasing amount and intricacy of biological data, there is a pressing demand for a comprehensive manual that not only clarifies the complexities of genomics but also equips researchers, students, and professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the data-driven environment.

This book endeavors to transcend its textbook status by serving as a guide, reference, and catalyst for creativity in the dynamic intersection of biotechnology and data science. It has the potential to become an essential tool for individuals managing the dynamic and intricate process of transitioning from genetic information to computational algorithms in the biotechnology data revolution. This book aims to explore the intricate interplay between biotechnology and data science, delving into how advances in genomics, bioinformatics, and computational methods reshape the landscape of life sciences. This book provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the data revolution within biotechnology, examining the latest developments in data-driven approaches for genomics research, drug discovery, precision medicine, and other critical domains. The book also addresses the challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations arising in the era of big data in biotechnology.

Pankaj Bhambri
Department of Information Technology
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College
Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Sandeep Kautish
Apex Institute of Technology
Chandigarh University
Mohali, Punjab, India

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Yogita Gupta
Department of Biotechnology
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Patiala, Punjab, India