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An In-depth Exploration: Unveiling the Computational Resources Utilized in Cancer Research

Arif Md. Sattar, Anujaa Pimpalgaonkar, Prince Kanhaiyya, Sumit londhe, Mritunjay Kr. Ranjan, Shravani Pathak, Vaishnav Lad

Abstract


It is a major challenge leading to mass morbidity and mortality in cancer, despite the efforts and clinical trials in the past. Cancer is a very crucial field of research that directly concerns human life that requires early identification, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutics. The resources and web servers play very important roles in cancer genomics and medical image analysis. Computational intelligence (is a set of computational methodologies involving design, application, and development used to solve complex real-world problems which is the best alternative in cancer research. Computational intelligence has immense potential in the field of medicine from predictive modelling of cancers and medicines through computational approaches to image and microarray analysis. Hence, various computational resources such as tools, software, databases, packages, and web servers, accessible publicly have led to scientific advancement. that help in the effective utilization of information and knowledge. These resources not only help in studying diseases but also in the analysis and diagnosis and development of personalized medicine. This article covers important computational resources including tools, software, databases, packages, and web servers in cancer research with a major focus on their nature and functioning in oncology. It will enhance awareness and implementing appropriate resources in future cancer research, safer development of therapeutics.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/ijippr.v9i2.949

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