Resources
Explore our educational resources to advance your knowledge of SnapGene, cloning and core molecular biology procedures.
Getting Started

Learning how to use SnapGene is easy! We developed a few short videos to get you started.

Watch our easy to follow videos and learn how annotate features, create primers, simulate PCR and perform silent mutations

Watch these step-by-step video guides and learn how to simulate all major molecular cloning techniques in SnapGene.

Learn how to verify your cloning and validate your experiments with tools including alignments and agarose gel simulations.
Cloning Guides

Watch this in-depth video series and discover the key concepts of molecular cloning and the plasmid cloning cycle.

How to improve accuracy, increase efficiency and reduce errors.

An overview of the science behind cloning with restriction enzymes and how to simulate restriction cloning in SnapGene.

An overview of PCR cloning, the capture of a PCR product into a vector of interest and how this technique is performed in SnapGene.

An overview of Thermo Fisher Scientific's Gateway Cloning technique and how to simulate the Gateway reaction in SnapGene.

An overview of Gibson Assembly, a technique to create exceptionally large molecular clones from PCR products

Overview of In-Fusion cloning, a remarkably versatile method developed by Takara Biosciences for creating seamless gene fusions.

Learn the steps involved in Golden Gate assembly and how to efficiently plan and simulate your experiment.
Latest Resources

See how SnapGene works. Learn how to plan, visualize and document molecular cloning procedures in SnapGene.

Learn the steps involved in CRISPR ranging from designing your gRNA and repair templates to approaches to verify your genome edit.

Discover the importance of restriction enzymes and the different types available.

Learn the fundamentals of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Learn how TOPO cloning is used to clone DNA fragments without the need for restriction enzymes or DNA ligase.

Learn how to manage your data in SnapGene

Learn how to verify your cloning and validate your experiments with tools including alignments and agarose gel simulations.

Watch our easy to follow videos and learn how annotate features, create primers, simulate PCR and perform silent mutations
User Guides
Discover the most user-friendly molecular biology experience