Bioinformatics is an amalgamation of mathematics, engineering, computer sciences and statistics. It refers to the practice of using software tools to understand biological data. This book explores all the important aspects of bioinformatics in the present day scenario. It elaborates the different branches related to the subject and their applications. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of bioinformatics. This text, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to students involved in this area at various levels. It will be of great help to those in the fields of genetics, forensic science and evolutionary biology.