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

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Getting Started with SnapGeneLearning how to use SnapGene is easy! We developed a few short videos to get you started.

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

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

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Align and Verify in SnapGeneLearn how to verify your cloning and validate your experiments with tools including alignments and agarose gel simulations.
Cloning Guides

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

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

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

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

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

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Golden Gate AssemblyOverview of Golden Gate assembly, also known as Golden Gate cloning, a one-pot, one-step cloning procedure created by Carola Engler and colleagues in 2008.

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

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Intro to Molecular CloningWatch this in-depth video series and discover the key concepts of molecular cloning and the plasmid cloning cycle.
Latest Resources

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

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The Plasmid Cloning Cycle How to improve accuracy, increase efficiency and reduce errors.

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Restriction EnzymesDiscover the importance of restriction enzymes and the different types available.

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Polymerase Chain ReactionLearn the fundamentals of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

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

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Data ManagementLearn how to manage your data in SnapGene

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Align and Verify in SnapGeneLearn how to verify your cloning and validate your experiments with tools including alignments and agarose gel simulations.

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Annotate and VisualizeWatch 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