Edward Marcotte
Encyclopedia
Edward Marcotte is a professor
of biochemistry
at The University of Texas at Austin, working in genetics
, proteomics
, and bioinformatics
.
Marcotte is an example of a computational biologist who also relies on experiments to validate bioinformatics-based predictions.
In 2010, Marcotte and colleagues identified an algorithm
for identifying cases of deep homology
based on phenotype.
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
of biochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes...
at The University of Texas at Austin, working in genetics
Genetics
Genetics , a discipline of biology, is the science of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms....
, proteomics
Proteomics
Proteomics is the large-scale study of proteins, particularly their structures and functions. Proteins are vital parts of living organisms, as they are the main components of the physiological metabolic pathways of cells. The term "proteomics" was first coined in 1997 to make an analogy with...
, and bioinformatics
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is the application of computer science and information technology to the field of biology and medicine. Bioinformatics deals with algorithms, databases and information systems, web technologies, artificial intelligence and soft computing, information and computation theory, software...
.
Marcotte is an example of a computational biologist who also relies on experiments to validate bioinformatics-based predictions.
In 2010, Marcotte and colleagues identified an algorithm
Algorithm
In mathematics and computer science, an algorithm is an effective method expressed as a finite list of well-defined instructions for calculating a function. Algorithms are used for calculation, data processing, and automated reasoning...
for identifying cases of deep homology
Deep homology
In evolutionary developmental biology, the concept of deep homology is used to describe cases where growth and differentiation processes are governed by genetic mechanisms that are homologous and deeply conserved across a wide range of species....
based on phenotype.