Molecular biology is undergoing exponential growth in both the volume and complexity of biological data. This book offers the first comprehensive overview of data mining, preprocessing, postprocessing, and storage for biological data. It surveys the latest approaches and techniques in biological KDD, presenting a vast yet detailed view of the most important advances in the field. Combining sound theory, technical depth, and practical applications in molecular biology, Biological Knowledge Discovery is a unique resource for practitioners and researchers in computer science, life science, and mathematics.