Frontiers in Computational and Systems Biology

Biological and biomedical studies have entered a new era due to the widespread use of mathematical models and computational approaches. What was no more than a theoretician's fantasy 20 years ago has become the blooming field of computational biology. Furthermore, this powerful and stimulating research paradigm in biological studies has in turn led to new developments in mathematics, physics and computer science. Written in honor of Prof. Minping Qian s 70th birthday, this book provides an up-to-date survey of the current research and applications of statistics and probability in molecular and system biology, provided by leading experts in their fields. Each chapter comprises both theoretical aspects, applications to biological problems, and future possible developments. Understanding the biology at a molecular and system level stands among the most exciting and difficult challenges faced by modern science. The book clearly demonstrates how computational and theoretical approaches have helped to meet that challenge.