j5: automated DNA assembly software

I have been playing around with this tool, quite fascinating. More on it here : http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110816133115.htm


Excerpt  "The j5 software package is a Web-based computer application that automatically designs and optimizes state-of-the-art DNA construction protocols," Hillson says. "Within minutes it can determine the optimal flanking sequences that should be attached to each DNA part to produce the desired recombinant DNA at the least expense, in a manner that is executable by hand or robotics."

Bètabrede docentendag Synthetische Biologie, een synthese van verschillende bèta-vakken

De 'synthetische biologie' staat sinds kort in de belangstelling sinds het gelukt is een cel te verkrijgen met een volledig synthetisch genoom. Welke chemische processen spelen hierbij een rol, wat is het belang van het maken van een dergelijke cel. Kan dit een rol spelen in productietechnologie?

Lees verder : http://www.rug.nl/fwn/informatieVoor/VWOdocenten/BetabredeDocentendag

Crappy Google translate :

Teacher's day : Synthetic Biology, a synthesis of several beta-courses

The "synthetic biology" is in the spotlight recently since it has been possible to obtain a cell with a completely synthetic genome.Chemical processes which play a role, what is the importance of making such a cell. Could this play a role in production technology?

Synthetic biology, ethics and the hacker culture

 by ANDREW MAYNARD on AUGUST 17, 2010

While the DIY Biotechnology community has grown considerably since this post, the piece still captures something of what is still a young movement, and one that challenges assumptions about top-down technology innovation.

Read more: http://2020science.org/2010/08/17/synthetic-biology-ethics-and-the-hacker-culture/#ixzz0x9hpkhn3