Bioinformatics, as a sub-branch of computing and biology, is oriented towards acquiring, storing, analyzing and disseminating data related to biological systems. In such a context, examination of how a normal cell activity changes during a health problem requires the combination of data concerned with a plethora of compounds and interpreting the changes accurately and timely. All these processes and tasks related to analysis and interpretation have to do with the process termed as computational biology. The uses of bioinformatics cover a broad range of fields including but not limited to artificial intelligence (AI) including machine learning algorithms, data visualization, pattern recognition, and so on. Owing to the advances achieved in biotechnology, developing more effective genetic treatments and efficient drugs will be enabled to be able to combat against health-related and environmental challenges.
Hence, the aim of our special issue is to present and discuss novel ideas, applications and case studies addressing the methods, principles and practices of bioinformatics, bioengineering as well as related fields.
The topics include but will not be limited to: