Peer Review of Bioinformatics

To: Phillip Tellier

From: Noah Saini

Date: Oct. 5, 2021

Subject: Peer Review of Three Definitions of Bioinformatics

Thank you for submitting the definition assignment. The content was quite intriguing. Please view the comments and beneficial information below.

First Impressions

Throughout the definitions, the logic is easy to understand, and readers should be able to grasp an understanding of what bioinformatics is. On the contrary, biochemistry could have been defined before diving into bioinformatics.

Missing Aspects

• The definition of biochemistry can provide target readers with an understanding of what bioinformatics is related to before moving on to bioinformatics.

What You Did Well

• The visual can appear overwhelming at first, but it is quickly understood that protein sequences were similar.
• Each definition provides a different (and well explained) approach to bioinformatics, each complementing the other.
• The expanded definition increases one’s understanding of the content as it contains more detail.
• The information of the assignment, along with a defined target audience, provides excellent context.
• The examples provided in the expanded definition are also helpful.

Formatting Recommendations 

• The formatting of the post was done well.
• Overall, colouring the in-text citation is unnecessary, although it makes it easier to identify the citations.

Final Thoughts

Overall, the definitions did not require a peer review because of the excellent explanation of bioinformatics. Some readers do not have a strong background in biology, but the definitions in this post allow others to comprehend what bioinformatics is and how it can be used.

Regards,

Noah Saini

Encl. Three Definitions of Bioinformatics