Why freelancing science?

2007 August 7
by Pawel Szczesny

There are many definitions of bioinformatics. They range from “handling biological data with a computer” to a very extensive and precise descriptions, including even subdivisions. In general they agree on one thing: bioinformatics is used for virtually unlimited number of tasks. Whether it’s a sequence analysis, handling microarray data, juggling chemical reaction parameters – as long as it’s around living things, it’s considered a bio(chem)informatics.

I don’t see a need to invent yet another name for it. But freelancing science keeps coming to my mind all the time. Switching the system your are working on during a coffee break or doing something in your own way instead of following “the protocol” has its “freelancing” feeling, doesn’t it? :)

3 Responses leave one →
  1. 2007 August 9

    Welcome aboard. Great start!!! and pretty pictures are always welcome :)

  2. 2007 August 9

    Thanks a lot, Deepak!

  3. 2007 September 25
    joyangel123 permalink

    Hey, this takes me back to undergrad advance cell biology. It had started to cause my peptide amylase to over produce. My pancreas really got stressed.
    I am am glad to see the technology is getting better and much prettier to look at.

    Why so you call it freelancing science? Yeah, I guess you can do it for anybody. Why not call absolute science gone freelancing.

    Joyangel123
    http://joyangel123.googlepages.com

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