During the previous years, biomedical research was subject to a dramatic change. Molecular-biological methods form the basis of most research results. Added to that, a large number of new techniques have been developed, for example DNA-Chip or Protein-Chip technology, high-performance sequencers or mass spectroscopic methods. Major projects, like the Human Genome Project furthered this trend and led to an automation, parallelization and miniaturization in the laboratory. This led to a flood of information which has become difficult to handle without the help of modern information technology and powerful computer systems.
Bioinformatics acts as link between biological research and classic information technology.
Nowadays, bioinformatics concentrates on more than the classical sequencing analysis. It also includes data collection, validation, modulation, visualization and analysis of scientific data from the areas of biology, bio-chemistry and medicine. In a way this allows scientists to understand complex contexts and enables them to find new solutions. The progress in biological research has led to an understanding of the genetic causes of many diseases. Molecular-biological methods, which were originally designed for academic or industrial research, have found their place in the clinical diagnostic. In the future, availability and utilization of this information will become essential for health professionals. Therefore bioinformatics has an important integration and analysis function in this context.
Bioinformatics - Products
Qualitype AG offers bioinformatics solutions which comply with the diverse spectrum of biological and pharmaceutical research. Our products are custom-made according to the demands of the client, process oriented and GLP/GCP conform, platform independent and web-compliant. Emphasis is not only placed on the management and analysis of scientific data, but also on the validation and quality assurance of the research and development processes.
Our products and services include, for example:
- processing, analysis and visualization of biological data
- complex databases
- Laboratory Information Management System - Qualitype Abetter LIMS®
The application of our solutions increases the data quality, speeds up analysis and helps to lower costs.
