What is Bioinformatics?

This short video interactive will introduce you to the field of bioinformatics and the role of bioinformaticians in genetics and genomics research. It also includes a brief guide to walk you through the Wikipedia vs. OMIM Bioinformatics Activity from The Jackson Laboratory Teaching the Genome Generation™ curriculum. You will learn that bioinformatics is a key component of genetics and genomics and that analyses can be performed anywhere there is a computer and an internet connection.