Comparative phyloinformatics of virus genes at micro and macro levels in a distributed computing environment

Background: Preparedness for a possible global pandemic caused by viruses such as the highly pathogenic influenza A subtype H5N1 has become a global priority. In particular, it is critical to monitor the appearance of any new emerging subtypes. Comparative phyloinformatics can be used to monitor, analyze, and possibly predict the evolution of viruses. However, in order to utilize the full functionality of available analysis packages for largescale phyloinformatics studies, a team of computer scientists, biostatisticians and virologists is needed

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2008
• Where: BMCBI
• Authors: Dadabhai T. Singh, Rahul Trehan, Bertil Schmidt, Timo Bretschneider
• Keywords: BMCBI 2008, Comparative Phyloinformatics, Largescale Phyloinformatics Studies, Phyloinformatics Studies