Intro to Molecular Cloning

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

Introduction to Molecular Cloning

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In this introduction to molecular cloning, we review the fundamental concepts of molecular cloning. Specifically, what is a molecular clone? And what is a cloning vector?
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6 minutes

The Plasmid Cloning Cycle

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In this video, we will introduce you to the plasmid cloning cycle. The cloning cycle is a series of steps, frequently performed iteratively, during the creation of a molecular clone.
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11 minutes

General Tips for Cloning Success

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Discover 12 general tips to help you succeed in your cloning experiments.
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10 minutes

SnapGene and the Plasmid Cloning Cycle

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Learn how SnapGene can help you with the plasmid cloning cycle including documenting your sequences, annotating your plasmids and planning your experiments.
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4 minutes

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