Bioinformatics approaches for Biomedical Research

Authors

  • Kasandra Aguilar Cázarez Centro de Investigación de Estudios Avanzados
  • Ernesto Andrade Collantes Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas
  • Marisol Verdugo Meza Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas
  • Claudia María de-la-Rocha-Morales Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas
  • Cruz Fernando López-Carrera Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas
  • Paúl Alexis López-Durán Universidad Anáhuac México, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36105/psrua.2022v2n3.04

Keywords:

bioinformatics, biomedicine, comparative genomics, biomarkers, computer-aided drug design, vaccine design, personalized medicine

Abstract

An enormous amount of data is generated and compiled in several databases every year. Along with this, comes a demand for the analysis and interpretation of the entirety of this biological information. Taking care of this task, bioinformatics promises breakthroughs in research and development in complex biomedical areas. In just a few years since its beginning, bioinformatics has led to great progress and demonstrated its potential. It has created an opportunity to solve arising medical and molecular issues faster and more efficiently, as compared to the traditional approach. The present review aims to present some of the main applications of bioinformatics in the field of biomedicine, such as comparative genomics, biomarker identification, computer-aided drug design, vaccine design, and personalized medicine. In addition, we also cover some of its steadily reduced limitations.

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Aguilar Cázarez, K. ., Andrade Collantes, E., Verdugo Meza, M. ., de-la-Rocha-Morales, C. M., López-Carrera C. F. ., & López-Durán P. A. . (2022). Bioinformatics approaches for Biomedical Research. Proceedings of Scientific Research Universidad Anáhuac. Multidisciplinary Journal of Healthcare, 2(3), 27–35. https://doi.org/10.36105/psrua.2022v2n3.04

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