Description:
This course provides an in-depth understanding of two critical bioinformatics techniques: Protein Sequence Alignment and Phylogenetic Analysis. Both techniques are fundamental in analyzing protein sequences and understanding their evolutionary relationships. The course will cover how to perform sequence alignment to compare protein sequences, identify conserved regions, and predict functional similarities. Furthermore, the course will explore phylogenetic analysis, which helps in constructing evolutionary trees to study the evolutionary history of proteins across different species. By mastering these techniques, you will be able to analyze protein data more effectively and infer meaningful biological relationships.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the principles and methodologies behind protein sequence alignment.
Perform multiple sequence alignment and analyze conserved regions to infer functional or structural similarities.
Understand the basics of phylogenetic analysis and how it is used to study evolutionary relationships.
Construct and interpret phylogenetic trees to infer the evolutionary history of protein sequences.