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Structural bioinformatics is a captivating discipline that delves into the intricate realm related to proteins, RNA, and DNA, the macromolecules of life. Its primary focus lies in comprehending and foreseeing the enigmatic three-dimensional (3D) architecture of these fundamental entities. By employing cutting-edge computational techniques and advanced algorithms, structural bioinformatics unravels the complex interplay between structure and function, shedding light on the inner workings of life’s molecular machinery. Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that combines experimental and computational approaches to investigate various aspects of macromolecular 3D structure. By utilizing experimentally determined structures and computational models, bioinformatics aims to explore diverse inquiries related to macromolecules. These inquiries encompass understanding the distinctions and similarities between macro and micro structures, understanding the rules of molecular interaction, evolution, and folding, and revealing the complexity of structure-function correlations. Structural bioinformatics, a specialized domain within the realm of computational structural biology, encompasses the study and analysis of biological structures. The term “structural” in this context aligns with its definition in the field of structural biology. The field of structural bioinformatics is dedicated to addressing biological challenges and unveiling novel insights through the development of innovative methodologies for the analysis of data pertaining to biological macromolecules.

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    Juveriya Israr & Sankalp Misra

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    Juveriya Israr, Shabroz Alam & Sahabjada Siddiqui

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Israr, J., Alam, S., Siddiqui, S., Misra, S., Singh, I., Kumar, A. (2024). Advances in Structural Bioinformatics. In: Singh, V., Kumar, A. (eds) Advances in Bioinformatics. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8401-5_2

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