Michael R. Barnes 
Bioinformatics for Geneticists 
A Bioinformatics Primer for the Analysis of Genetic Data

Praise from the reviews:

‘Without reservation, I endorse this text as the best
resource I’ve encountered that neatly introduces and summarizes
many points I’ve learned through years of experience. The
gems of truth found in this book will serve well those who wish to
apply bioinformatics in their daily work, as well as help them
advise others in this capacity.’ CIRCGENETICS

‘This book may really help to get geneticists and
bioinformaticians on ‘speaking-terms’… contains some
essential reading for almost any person working in the field of
molecular genetics.’ EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN
GENETICS

‘… an excellent resource… this book should ensure that
any researcher’s skill base is maintained.’ GENETICAL
RESEARCH

‘… one of the best available and most accessible
texts on bioinformatics and genetics in the postgenome age…
The writing is clear, with succinct subsections within each
chapter….Without reservation, I endorse this text as the best
resource I’ve encountered that neatly introduces and
summarizes many points I’ve learned through years of
experience. The gems of truth found in this book will serve well
those who wish to apply bioinformatics in their daily work, as well
as help them advise others in this capacity.’
CIRCULATION: CARDIOVASCULAR GENETICS

A fully revised version of the successful First Edition, this
one-stop reference book enables all geneticists to improve the
efficiency of their research.

The study of human genetics is moving into a challenging new
era. New technologies and data resources such as the Hap Map are
enabling genome-wide studies, which could potentially identify most
common genetic determinants of human health, disease and drug
response. With these tremendous new data resources at hand, more
than ever care is required in their use. Faced with the sheer
volume of genetics and genomic data, bioinformatics is essential to
avoid drowning true signal in noise. Considering these challenges,
Bioinformatics for Geneticists, Second Edition works at
multiple levels: firstly, for the occasional user who simply wants
to extract or analyse specific data; secondly, at the level of the
advanced user providing explanations of how and why a tool works
and how it can be used to greatest effect. Finally experts from
fields allied to genetics give insight into the best genomics tools
and data to enhance a genetic experiment.

Hallmark Features of the Second Edition:

* Illustrates the value of bioinformatics as a constantly
evolving avenue into novel approaches to study genetics

* The only book specifically addressing the bioinformatics needs
of geneticists

* More than 50% of chapters are completely new contributions

* Dramatically revised content in core areas of gene and genomic
characterisation, pathway analysis, SNP functional analysis and
statistical genetics

* Focused on freely available tools and web-based approaches to
bioinformatics analysis, suitable for novices and experienced
researchers alike

Bioinformatics for Geneticists, Second
Edition describes the key bioinformatics and genetic
analysis processes that are needed to identify human genetic
determinants. The book is based upon the combined practical
experience of domain experts from academic and industrial research
environments and is of interest to a broad audience, including
students, researchers and clinicians working in the human genetics
domain.

About the author

Michael R. Barnes: Bioinformatics, Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals, UK