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When a Biologist Met Python

Offered By: EuroPython Conference via YouTube

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Course Description

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Embark on a fascinating journey through the intersection of biology and Python programming in this EuroPython Conference talk. Discover how computational biology is transforming research, with Python emerging as a popular language in biosciences due to its clean syntax and extensive modules for various biological domains. Explore tools like Biopython, Bokeh, Networkx, and Ecopy as you delve into topics such as avocado prices, virus behavior, ant colony optimization, neural networks, and the World Happiness Report. Learn how Python is improving researchers' workflows and enabling better understanding of our environment through the integration of biological information into algorithms. Suitable for audiences with or without a biological background, this talk demonstrates the strong relationship between biology and computing, showcasing how technological advances are revolutionizing the field.

Syllabus

Intro
When a biologist met Python
Biological adventure
Amazing topic
Via Python
Open Access
Exposure
Avocado
Primitive Avocado
Avocado Prices
Virus
Biology inspired computing
Ant colony optimization
Neural networks
Scribe
Sample
Happiness
World Happiness Report
RTKit
Happy
Takehome message
Conclusion
Manual tasks


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EuroPython Conference

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