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Needleman–Wunsch algorithm

The Needleman–Wunsch algorithm is an algorithm used in bioinformatics to align protein or nucleotide sequences. It was one of the first applications of dynamic programming to compare biological sequences. The algorithm was developed by Saul B. Needleman and Christian D. Wunsch and published in 1970. Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Needleman–Wunsch algorithm has received more than 759,449 page views. Their biography is available in 19 different languages on Wikipedia. Needleman–Wunsch algorithm is the 133rd most popular computer scientist.

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Among COMPUTER SCIENTISTS

Among computer scientists, Needleman–Wunsch algorithm ranks 133 out of 245. Before them are Phil Zimmermann, John L. Hennessy, Hal Finney, Jack Dorsey, Sudha Murty, and James Rumbaugh. After them are Annie Easley, Michael Stonebraker, Yukihiro Matsumoto, Robert Tarjan, Jaron Lanier, and Silvio Micali.