Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and bioinformatics: three tools that save lives

Technological progress has enabled unprecedented developments in the field of research. This is how the world of biology and medicine benefit from technological innovation. The application of computer science to the world of biology and medicine has been absolutely revolutionary for both branches and has helped significantly in the improvement of treatments. As indicated by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III, bioinformatics has been fundamental in the analysis and interpretation of SARS-CoV-2 data. During 2020, the research carried out by the Bioinformatics Unit of the aforementioned centre was essential, since it shed light on such important issues as the sequencing of the genome of the new coronavirus and the automation of diagnostic tests.