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Bioinformatics with Python Cookbook

You're reading from Bioinformatics with Python Cookbook Solve advanced computational biology problems and build production pipelines with Python & AI tools

Product type Paperback

Published in Jan 2026

Last Updated in Oct 2025

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781836642756

Length 617 pages

Edition 4th Edition

Languages

Python

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Jupyter

Concepts

Data Science

Author (1):

Shane Brubaker

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Table of Contents (14) Chapters

1. Bioinformatics with Python Cookbook, Fourth Edition: Solve advanced computational biology problems and build production pipelines with Python & AI tools FREE CHAPTER

2. Chapter 1: Computer Specifications and Python Setup

3. Chapter 2: Basics of Data Manipulation

4. Chapter 3: Modern Coding Practices and AI-generated coding

5. Chapter 4: Data Science and Graphing

6. Chapter 5: Alignment and Variant Calling

7. Chapter 6: Annotation and Biological Interpretation

8. Chapter 7: Genomes and Genome Assembly

9. Chapter 8: Accessing Public Databases

10. Chapter 9: Protein Structure and Proteomics

11. Chapter 10: Phylogenetics

12. Chapter 11: Population Genetics

13. Chapter 12: Mectabolic Modeling and Other Applications

14. Chapter 13: Genome Editing

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The code for this chapter can be found in:https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Bioinformatics-with-Python-Cookbook-Fourth-Edition/tree/main/Ch03You will want to make a folder for Ch03 and start your Jupyter environment.

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Authors (1)

Shane Brubaker

Shane Brubaker

Shane Brubaker is a Senior Bioinformatics Manager and researcher at Myriad Genetics, where he contributes to advancing genetic testing and cancer research through cutting-edge sequencing technologies. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Purdue University and an M.S. in Biology from the University of Oregon. With extensive experience in synthetic biology and human health, Shane has leveraged bioinformatics to drive scientific innovation, develop new products, and advocate for impactful solutions in both human and environmental health.

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