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mlevin@husc8.harvard.edu (Michael Levin) writes:
>     I am looking for suggestions on places to submit a paper on
>applying genetic algorithms to a problem in molecular biology (protein
>sequence signals). What journals, conferences, etc. would be
>interested in such a thing? The paper describes the algorithm used,
>shows an example of how it works on real sequences, and shows how the
>parameters of the GA (pop. size, etc.) affect how fast the solution is
>found. Please email ideas to mlevin@husc8.harvard.edu.

I'd say check the library, but here's a free suggestion:

Computer Applications in the Biosciences

for one.

Or, from a simple-minded Melvyl search:

Search request: F TW GENETIC ALGORITHM#
Search result:  6 citations in the Medline database

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1. Narayanan MN; Lucas SB.
     A genetic algorithm to improve a neural network to predict a patient's
     response to warfarin.
   Methods of Information in Medicine, 1993 Feb, 32(1):55-8.
     ABSTRACT available.  (UI:  93225866)

2. Dandekar T; Argos P.
     Potential of genetic algorithms in protein folding and protein engineering
     simulations.
   Protein Engineering, 1992 Oct, 5(7):637-45.
     ABSTRACT available.  (UI:  93126313)

3. Blommers MJ; Lucasius CB; Kateman G; Kaptein R.
     Conformational analysis of a dinucleotide photodimer with the aid of the
     genetic algorithm.
   Biopolymers, 1992 Jan, 32(1):45-52.
     ABSTRACT available.  (UI:  92314344)

4. Sumida BH; Houston AI; McNamara JM; Hamilton WD.
     Genetic algorithms and evolution.
   Journal of Theoretical Biology, 1990 Nov 7, 147(1):59-84.
     ABSTRACT available.  (UI:  91116889)

5. Bickel AS; Bickel RW.
     Determination of near-optimum use of hospital diagnostic resources using
     the "GENES" genetic algorithm shell.
   Computers in Biology and Medicine, 1990, 20(1):1-13.
     ABSTRACT available.  (UI:  90227944)

So now you have six possibilities - perhaps there are others :-)
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