8 Free Tools for Genetic Engineers, Molecular and Synthetic Biologists
Posted 12th October 2018 by Jane Williams
Having a powerful set of tools is essential in life science research so we’ve compiled the best free platforms for genetic engineers, molecular and synthetic biologists.
1. A Plasmid Editor
ApE is an easy to use, cross-platform program. Made by a researcher for researchers, users can view circular or linear maps of DNA sequences.
2. Benchling
Benchling is an all-in-one solution for experiment design, note-taking and molecular biology. It’s free for academic researchers but there is a fee for industry users.
3. everyVECTOR
everyVECTOR allows biologists to share annotated vector information, organise information, search for and analyse vectors.
4. Genome Compiler
Genome Compiler has an easy-to-use drag and drop interface allowing researchers to optimise their design process.
5. Molecular Cloning Designer Simulator
The Molecular Cloning Designer Simulator is a platform for molecular cloning design, simulation and management with a unique flowchart design.
6. NIH BLAST Tools
The NIH provides a range of Basic Local Alignment Search tools, databases and executables.
7. PlasMapper
PlasMapper automatically generates and annotates plasmid maps from an inputted plasmid DNA sequence.
8. Serial Cloner
Serial Cloner can import files saved in the Vector NTI, MacVector, ApE, DNAstar, pDRAW32 and GenBank formats and exports them in the universal FASTA format.
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