Title: Emerging trend of big data analytics in bioinformatics: a literature review

Authors: Kalyan Nagaraj; G.S. Sharvani; Amulyashree Sridhar

Addresses: Department of Computer Science, RV College of Engineering, Mysore Road, R V Vidyanikethan, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560 059, India ' Department of Computer Science, RV College of Engineering, Mysore Road, R V Vidyanikethan, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560 059, India ' Department of Computer Science, RV College of Engineering, Mysore Road, R V Vidyanikethan, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560 059, India

Abstract: Advancement of unparalleled data in bioinformatics over the years is a major concern for storage and management. Such massive data must be handled efficiently to disseminate knowledge. Computational advancements in information technology present feasible analytical solutions to process such data. In this context, the paper is an attempt to highlight the influence of big data in bioinformatics. Some of the concepts emphasised are definition of big data; architectural platforms supporting data analytics; followed by the application of above-mentioned analytical techniques towards complex problems in bioinformatics. The challenges and future prospects of big data analytics in bioinformatics are briefly discussed. This paper provides a comprehensive summary of several data analytical techniques available for bioinformatics researchers and computer scientists.

Keywords: big data; bioinformatics; data analytics.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBRA.2018.089175

International Journal of Bioinformatics Research and Applications, 2018 Vol.14 No.1/2, pp.144 - 205

Received: 21 Mar 2016
Accepted: 19 Oct 2016
Published online: 09 Jan 2018 *

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