Exciting Addition to the Literary Landscape: A New Book Chapter Published!
We're thrilled to announce the publication of our latest book chapter, "Computational Insights into Unraveling Host–Pathogen Interactions and Outcomes," in the renowned book "Genomic Surveillance and Pandemic Preparedness," Edited by Rajesh Pandey. This chapter delves into the realm of computational methods for comprehending intricate host–pathogen dynamics, offering a valuable contribution to the field.
Chapter Synopsis:
The way germs interact with our bodies is a rapidly growing area of study. Almost every day, we discover new infections, which makes us think about how to prevent and treat them. It's really important to understand how these germs and our bodies work together because it's smarter to prevent sickness rather than trying to cure it.
When germs meet our bodies, they do a kind of dance involving tiny molecules. It's like a battle between the germs and our body's defense system, involving special proteins and genes on both sides. Whether we get sick or stay healthy depends on who wins this battle. As germs get better at tricking our defenses, they become more complex. This makes it really hard to treat these infections. Some of them stick around for a long time and can affect many people. Some infections even ignore the normal rules of time.
In this discussion, we look at both the computer-based and biological parts of germ-body interactions. We also talk about different ways germs and our bodies work together. We explore how computer programs can help predict these interactions using patterns. And finally, we think about what this field of study might discover in the future.
Book @ https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780443187698/genomic-surveillance-and-pandemic-preparedness
