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Internet basics for biologists
1National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Current Protocols in Cell Biology
|January 30, 2008
Summary
Bioinformatics uses internet resources like the World Wide Web to analyze biological data. This guide covers internet basics, email, file transfer, and web navigation for researchers.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics and computational biology
- Biomedical research informatics
Background:
- Increasing volume of biological sequence and structural data necessitates advanced computational tools.
- Bioinformatics is crucial for addressing fundamental biomedical challenges using large datasets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce researchers to essential internet and World Wide Web concepts.
- To provide foundational knowledge for accessing and utilizing online biomedical information.
Main Methods:
- Explanation of internet organization and connectivity.
- Overview of electronic mail (email) and file transfer protocols (FTP).
- Guidance on navigating the World Wide Web (WWW).
Main Results:
- Readers will understand internet infrastructure and access methods.
- Familiarity with essential tools for data retrieval and communication.
- Ability to effectively search and utilize web-based resources for research.
Conclusions:
- Effective use of the internet and web is vital for modern bioinformatics.
- This unit equips researchers with necessary digital literacy skills.
- Facilitates access to and analysis of vast biological information resources.
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