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BIOINFORMATICS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-12-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Information Technology (Informatics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computational biology
1, record 1, English, computational%20biology
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bioinformatics 2, record 1, English, bioinformatics
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An interdisciplinary field that uses the techniques of applied mathematics, informatics, statistics and computer science to address biological problems. 3, record 1, English, - computational%20biology
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Computational biology focuses on hypothesis testing and discovery in the biological domain ... 3, record 1, English, - computational%20biology
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples include methods of calculating from first principles such as Ab Initio, Monte Carlo or other simulation programs applied to looking at protein-protein interactions, protein folding, drug binding site elucidation, etc. 4, record 1, English, - computational%20biology
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bioinformatics: Although sometimes used as a synonym, the term bioinformatics usually refers to the management and analysis of biological data using advanced computing techniques. 5, record 1, English, - computational%20biology
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Technologie de l'information (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- biologie computationnelle
1, record 1, French, biologie%20computationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- génématique 2, record 1, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9matique
feminine noun
- bio-informatique 3, record 1, French, bio%2Dinformatique
see observation, feminine noun
- informatique biologique 4, record 1, French, informatique%20biologique
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la biologie computationnelle [...] désigne l'investigation au moyen d’hypothèses d’un problème biologique précis, à l’aide d’ordinateurs et en utilisant des données expérimentales et simulées, l’objectif premier étant la découverte et l’avancement des connaissances biologiques. 5, record 1, French, - biologie%20computationnelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bio-informatique : Les termes bio-informatique et biologie computationnelle sont souvent utilisés de manière interchangeable. Toutefois, la bio-informatique désigne plus exactement la création et l’avancement des algorithmes, des techniques computationnelles et des statistiques, la théorie pour résoudre les problèmes formels et pratiques que posent la gestion et l’analyse des données biologiques, ou qui s’en inspirent. 5, record 1, French, - biologie%20computationnelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
informatique biologique : Parfois utilisé comme synonyme, mais désigne surtout l'utilisation de la biologie dans la construction et le fonctionnement d'ordinateurs ou comme inspiration pour leur conception. 4, record 1, French, - biologie%20computationnelle
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bioinformatique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
- Tecnología de la información (Informática)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- biología computacional
1, record 1, Spanish, biolog%C3%ADa%20computacional
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La bioinformática, según una de sus definiciones más sencillas, es la aplicación de tecnología de computadores a la gestión y análisis de datos biológicos. Los términos bioinformática, biología computacional y, en ocasiones, biocomputación, utilizados en muchas situaciones como sinónimos, hacen referencia a campos de estudios interdisciplinarios muy vinculados, que requieren el uso o el desarrollo de diferentes técnicas que incluyen informática, matemática aplicada, estadística, ciencias de la computación, inteligencia artificial, química y bioquímica para solucionar problemas, analizar datos, o simular sistemas o mecanismos, todos ellos de índole biológica, y usualmente (pero no de forma exclusiva) en el nivel molecular […] 2, record 1, Spanish, - biolog%C3%ADa%20computacional
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Incluye la creación, gestión y consulta de bases de datos donde se almacena esa información; el desarrollo y aplicación de algoritmos de recuperación de ese conocimiento, y el análisis sistemático y computacional de este conocimiento. 3, record 1, Spanish, - biolog%C3%ADa%20computacional
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Information Technology (Informatics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bioinformatics
1, record 2, English, bioinformatics
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The science of managing and analyzing biological data using advanced computing techniques. 2, record 2, English, - bioinformatics
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bioinformatics applies principles of information sciences and technologies to make the vast, diverse, and complex life sciences data more understandable and useful. 3, record 2, English, - bioinformatics
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Bioinformatics] is especially important in analyzing genomic research data. 2, record 2, English, - bioinformatics
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bio-informatics
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Technologie de l'information (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bio-informatique
1, record 2, French, bio%2Dinformatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bioinformatique 2, record 2, French, bioinformatique
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Discipline qui organise et analyse par ordinateur toutes sortes de données biologiques [...] 3, record 2, French, - bio%2Dinformatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plateforme de bio-informatique assure l'analyse des données de génomique et de protéomique issues de la recherche fondamentale et clinique, ainsi que l'informatisation des plateformes de génomique et de protéomique. 4, record 2, French, - bio%2Dinformatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bioinformatique : Les mots composés avec le préfixe bio- s'écrivent sans trait d'union, à l'exception de ceux dont le deuxième élément commence par un «i». 5, record 2, French, - bio%2Dinformatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pluriel : bio-informatiques. 6, record 2, French, - bio%2Dinformatique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
- Tecnología de la información (Informática)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- bioinformática
1, record 2, Spanish, bioinform%C3%A1tica
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disciplina científica que utiliza la tecnología de la información para organizar, analizar y distribuir información biológica con la finalidad de responder preguntas complejas en biología. 2, record 2, Spanish, - bioinform%C3%A1tica
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