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Omics Data Science

The Practical Guide to Omics and Multi-Omics Analysis

From foundational concepts to advanced multi-omics integration and the emerging role of AI — a single, practical reference that connects the theory to real analytical workflows across all major omics disciplines.

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What's Inside

Nine parts spanning foundations, individual omics disciplines, integration strategies, and the future of AI-driven analysis.

Part I
Omics Data Science Foundation
The shared concepts, patterns, and analytical workflows that underpin every omics discipline covered in this book.
Part II
Transcriptomics
RNA-seq pipelines for model and non-model species — from raw counts to biological insight.
Part III
Biological Networks
Network construction, visualization, and interpretation — from molecular interactions to systems-level biology.
Part IV
Proteomics
Quantitative proteomics workflows — from data processing and normalization to functional interpretation.
Part V
Metabolomics
Targeted and untargeted metabolomics — from LC-MS/MS data processing to pathway-level interpretation.
Part VI
Microbiome
Marker gene and shotgun metagenomics — from community profiling to ecological interpretation.
Part VII
Multi-Omics Integration
Knowledge-driven and model-driven strategies for combining multiple omics layers into unified biological insight.
Part VIII
Biomarker Discovery
Advanced machine learning in practice — from feature selection to validation strategies.
Part IX
Bioinformatics in the AI Era
How AI and emerging technologies are democratizing big data analytics to accelerate discovery in the life sciences.
Why This Book

As AI-assisted analysis becomes mainstream, the researchers who thrive will be those who understand what the algorithms are doing and why. This book builds that understanding — so you can leverage automation confidently, interpret results critically, and take control when it matters.

Who It's For

Written for researchers at every stage — whether you are entering omics analysis or deepening your expertise.

Graduate Students
Build a strong analytical foundation from the start. Learn the principles and best practices that will guide your entire research career.
Experimental Researchers
Move from generating data to understanding it. Every concept is grounded in practical workflows you can apply immediately.
Bioinformatics Practitioners
Expand into new omics domains and master integration strategies. One reference that spans all major omics types.

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