Computer Science, Formal languages, Mathematical linguistics, Programming languages (Electronic computers) - Mathematics
A new field has emerged at the crossroads of molecular biology, linguistics, computer science, and mathematics. The conventional wisdom was that biology influenced mathematics and computer science. But a new approach has taken hold: that of transferring methods and tools from computer science to biology. The reverse trend is evident in this volume. The contributors address the structural (syntactical) view of the domain. Mathematical linguistics and computer science can offer various tools for modeling complex macromolecules and for analyzing and simulating biological issues. This collection is valuable for students and researchers in biology, computer science, and applied mathematics.