Digital Code of Life

A behind-the-scenes look at the most lucrative discipline within
biotechnology

Bioinformatics represents a new area of opportunity for investors
and industry participants. Companies are spending billions on the
potentially lucrative products that will come from bioinformatics.
This book looks at what companies like Merck, Glaxo SmithKline
Beecham, and Celera, and hospitals are doing to maneuver themselves
to leadership positions in this area. Filled with in-depth insights
and surprising revelations, Digital Code of Life examines the
personalities who have brought bioinformatics to life and explores
the commercial applications and investment opportunities of the
most lucrative discipline within genomics.

Glyn Moody (London, UK) has published numerous articles in Wired
magazine. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book Rebel
Code.

Autorentext
GLYN MOODY is the author of Rebel Code. His work following Linux and its creator Linus Torvalds has been highly acclaimed. Moody's writings have appeared in numerous publications including Wired magazine, The Economist, New Scientist, Financial Times, The Guardian, and The Daily Telegraph.

Zusammenfassung
A behind-the-scenes look at the most lucrative discipline within biotechnology
Bioinformatics represents a new area of opportunity for investors and industry participants. Companies are spending billions on the potentially lucrative products that will come from bioinformatics. This book looks at what companies like Merck, Glaxo SmithKline Beecham, and Celera, and hospitals are doing to maneuver themselves to leadership positions in this area. Filled with in-depth insights and surprising revelations, Digital Code of Life examines the personalities who have brought bioinformatics to life and explores the commercial applications and investment opportunities of the most lucrative discipline within genomics.
Glyn Moody (London, UK) has published numerous articles in Wired magazine. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book Rebel Code.

Inhalt
Preface. Acknowledgments.

Chapter 1: The Code of Life.

Chapter 2: Blast from the Past.

Chapter 3: Genome Delight.

Chapter 4: Speed Matters.

Chapter 5: Science versus Business.

Chapter 6: Showing the Data.

Chapter 7: A Very Different Animal.

Chapter 8: People's Genes.

Chapter 9: Getting Personal.

Chapter 10: Free Expression.

Chapter 11: The Common Fold.

Chapter 12: The Promise of Proteomics.

Chapter 13: Sum of the Parts.

Chapter 14: Genomic Prescriptions.

Further Reading.

Glossary.

Index.