Bioinformatics has been recognised and studied as a separate discipline only in the last decade. Being a multidisciplinary subject it requires knowledge of several subjects, such as molecular biology, biochemistry, computer science and others. Students in a bioinformatics course are from different academic backgrounds; those who have studied biology (i.e., botany, zoology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.), will require an introduction to mathematics and computer science, while those with a background in physics, chemistry and mathematics will need explanations of biological principles.
This book provides a simple and concise explanation of the basic principles, tools and applications of bioinformatics. It explains

• subjects that are part of a conventional bioinformatics course, such as databases, database access and analyses tools
  
• principles of computer science that underlie the algorithms which are built into these tools.
  
• core algorithms of sequence analyses and phylogeny construction.
  

Starting with a brief overview of biological terminology used frequently in bioinformatics, the contents are grouped into five sections:

• bioinformatics and algorithms
  
• databases and matrices
  
• alignment and comparison of sequences
  
• algorithms to analyse data
  
• applications of bioinformatics

The book has been planned and structured as an undergraduate textbook for the one-semester foundation course in bioinformatics. In order to make the book more useful for a wider section of students and teachers, the book has been kept concise and relevant, at the same time covering all important aspects. Care has been taken to design the algorithms such that even beginners can understand them without difficulty.

Cell Biology covers one of the most fundamental and elaborately studied areas of biology: the cell. The cell is the basic unit of life and has all the structural and functional properties required for life. The book has been divided into 20 chapters—beginning with the origin of biological systems and ending with tools for the study of cells. Every effort has been made to include the most recent information. Each chapter is provided with an adequate number of illustrations.
This book can serve as a basic textbook for students of molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, agriculture and biotechnology, or as a reference book for those interested in learning the fundamentals of cell biology, in particular, the origin, organization and functions of subcellular components and cell types.

Special Features

• It is a comprehensive book on Cell Biology
  
• Molecular Biology is a separate volume and will follow
  
• Includes current research findings
  
• Origin of life and the theories of origin of life have been uniquely discussed for the benefit of students, which is generally lacking in most cell biology books.
  
• Chapters and subject information is well organized and systematically presented. This helps reader to access the information easily.
  
• Sufficient number of computer graphics and photomicrographs generated by the author himself has been included for easy understanding and for authenticity; the figures are well labelled and represent the subject appropriately.
  
• 16 pages in colour
  
• Large size format
  

With the flood of information originating from genome sequencing projects, biology is being transformed from a laboratory-based science into an information science. Now, a stage has been reached where students and scholars of biology cannot study or carry out research in biology without using the tools of computers and bioinformatics—tools which an ordinary biologist may not be proficient in.

Bioinformatics and Bioprogramming in C is designed to introduce C language to the biology, biochemistry, microbiology and biotechnology community as a tool for solving biological problems. To help in understanding the concepts, most of the terminology used is biocentric and the programs written help in real-life problems like gene sequence analysis and prediction.

The book moves gradually from simple ideas to more complex programming concepts, thus equipping the reader to comprehend the case studies on dynamic programming and PAM matrices included at the end.

Special Features
• The programs in the book are all bio-centric.
• Hands-on approach
• Has already been prescribed as a textbook in Osmania University for bioinformatics students

There is growing demand for more food crops. Agricultural yield is however challenged by two concerns: availability of arable land and reduced water resources for irrigation. Biotechnology offers several tools that can be used appropriately for sustainable agriculture. Recent advances in molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology can make increased production and pest resistant crops with increased nutritive value a reality. The book has 21 chapters contributed by eminent scientists from all over the country. It discusses the various techniques and aspects of biotechnology that can bring about crop improvement. The book serves as a textbook for postgraduate students and researchers working in the fields of plant biotechnology and horticulture and a reference book for undergraduates.

The book helps undergraduate, postgraduate and research students to perform basic experiments in biotechnology. The laboratory protocols are simple to understand by students from different scientific backgrounds. Each laboratory exercise contains an introductory unit, protocol and easy-to-follow instructions for reagent preparation. The methods and protocols given here aim to make students ready for independent research in biotechnology laboratories.

The protocols include
* DNA Isolation * Molecular Biology Methods
* RNA Isolation * Useful Information for Molecular Biology Methods
* Working with DNA * Preparation of Solutions

Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and Practices is intended as a textbook aimed at providing undergraduate and postgraduate students with a strong base in this emerging and highly promising interdisciplinary science. It strikes a balance between two important aspects of the science – the theory of molecular biology and the experimental approach to the study of biological processes. The main feature of this book is that it covers a wide range of molecular techniques in biotechnology and is designed to be a student- and teacher-friendly textbook. Each technique is described conceptually, followed by a detailed experimental account of the steps involved. The book can also serve as reference to the interested reader who is venturing into the field of biotechnology for the first time. Special Features -Provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of key concepts in biotechnology - Logical format used to provide easy access to the information - Clear and well-labelled figures - Extensive cross–referencing between chapters