Many life science inventions make use of molecular biology and biochemical mechanisms. These sub-disciplines are the basic hierarchical stages of life sciences because they deal with molecules in living systems, in particular with nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, but also with complex animal or plant metabolic products and hormones such as alkaloids, terpenes and steroids. The operating principle of many analytical devices and kits for biological and medical research, as well as for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, often requires an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms of action at the molecular level.
Bioinformatics is concerned with solving problems of life sciences using methods of computer science. The analysis of the rapidly growing amounts of data that is required by research in all life sciences increasingly requires the use of specially optimized algorithms and mathematical models. One example of this is the contribution of bio-informatic methods for sequencing the human genome. Meanwhile, the focus of many bio-informatic work is the decoding of the function of the DNA sequences, an important step in the search for new therapeutics.
An interface discipline
Digital image analysis techniques are becoming increasingly important in histology and tumor medicine. They thus form a special field of bio-informatics, on which the number of bio-informatic patent applications is continuously increasing. The corresponding elaboration of patent applications, often requires knowledge of both computer science and molecular biology. We will gladly assist you in securing innovations in this important interface discipline.
Drones, GPS-controlled field robots for the precise application of seeds and fertilizers, image analysis methods for the early detection of pest infestations and the determination of the optimum date of the harvest are conquering agriculture. According to UN estimates, the number of the world's population will rise to 9.7 billion by 2050. The use of digital technology to increase the production output of food contributes much to supporting the growing world population.
