By James Devillers
Genetic Algorithms in Molecular Modeling is the 1st publication to be had at the use of genetic algorithms in molecular layout. This quantity marks the start of an ew sequence of books, rules in Qsar and Drug layout, so as to be an indispensible reference for college students and execs thinking about medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, (eco)toxicology, and agrochemistry. each one complete bankruptcy is written via a special researcher within the field.Through its as much as the minute content material, huge bibliography, and crucial info on software program availability, this ebook leads the reader from the theoretical features to the sensible purposes. It permits the uninitiated reader to use genetic algorithms for modeling the organic actions and houses of chemical substances, and gives the expert scientist with the hottest info at the subject. . tremendous topical and well timed. units the rules for the improvement of computer-aided instruments for fixing quite a few difficulties in QSAR and drug layout. Written to be available with out previous direct event in genetic algorithms
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