Monte Carlo methods are essentially computational algorithms that involve repeated random sampling to compute results.  This random sampling occurs through pseudo-random numbers generated by computer applications.  The name Monte Carlo comes from an administrative region of Monaco famous for its casinos and gambling.  The methods include a variety of approaches though most common are these […]

Non-matrix factorization has many applications.  One of them aforementioned is in facial recognition.  There are several applications in medicine.  One technique called CGH or comparative genomic hybridization has been used to analyze samples from patients with myeloma and has aided in the identifications of four genetic subtype.  This was done using a algorithm using non-negative […]

There is a rise of using mathematical models to treat patients.  It is hoped that by having a computational model of biological processes, it can become easier to diagnose and treat patients. 
 One example is the HIV virus.  This virus, transcripted by a retrovirus, is known to evolve rapidly.  Thus a drug that targets a certain […]