Emerging Techniques in Bioinformatics: Generative AI to Quantum Computing for Biological Systems

This book aims to showcase the most exciting and influential advances in bioinformatics and computational biology--particularly those emerging since 2020--while equipping new readers with the insight and inspiration needed to shape their own research careers. Over just a few years, the field has undergone a remarkable transformation, moving from the periphery of biology and computer science to the center of scientific innovation, powered by breakthroughs such as AlphaFold and AlphaGenome. Today, biology-tailored foundational models, generative AI, and quantum computing are redefining what is possible, opening unprecedented opportunities for discovery. This book serves as a guide to this rapidly evolving landscape and an invitation to become part of its future.