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Sequences

Import DNA sequences

Import DNA sequences from public databases or from your computer.

Written by Vineet Gopal
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View sequences and change display features

Manage the display of a DNA sequence and its features.

Written by Damian Costello
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View properties of a DNA sequence

Highlight sections of DNA to view sequence properties at the bottom of your screen.

Written by Somak Das
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Search sequences for features

Navigate to features such as annotations and ORFs, and search sequences for specific bases or regions.

Written by Somak Das
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View and analyze translations

Translate a DNA sequence, create an annotation and generate biochemical properties for that translation.

Written by Somak Das
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Update the index on a DNA sequence

Update DNA sequence indices to match genomic coordinates

Written by Lauren Shields
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Send your sequence to NCBI BLAST

Send your sequence from Benchling directly to NCBI BLAST.

Written by Henry Holbrook
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Codon optimize DNA sequences

Use Benchling's nucleotide codon optimization tool for improved protein expression.

Written by Ashoka Rajendra
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Use parts to design modular sequences

Nest one sequence within another sequence.

Written by Saif Hakim
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Access and restore an old version of a sequence

Learn how to view a sequence's version history and revert to old versions.

Written by Hoang Ha
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Share a sequence file

Easily generate a link to share individual sequence files.

Written by Nishant Neel
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Lock a sequence file

Lock sequence files to prevent accidental edits.

Written by Nishant Neel
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Export DNA Sequences (.gb, .fasta, .csv, .svg, .rdf, .zip)

Easily export sequence files individually or in bulk

Written by Michael Wu
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Sequences FAQ

Get frequently asked questions about sequence files and manipulations to those files in Benchling.

Written by Lily Helfrich
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Annotations

Create and edit sequence annotations

Annotate important regions on DNA or amino acid sequences.

Written by Hoang Ha
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Auto-annotate sequences

Auto-annotate your DNA or amino acid sequences automatically using your feature libraries.

Written by Hoang Ha
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Create a feature library for auto-annotation

Create an annotation, or DNA feature library.

Written by Vineet Gopal
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Auto-annotate sequences in bulk

Annotate multiple DNA sequences using your feature libraries automatically.

Written by Vineet Gopal
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Annotations FAQ

Get answers to frequently asked questions about annotating sequences in Benchling.

Written by Lily Helfrich
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Primers

Import primers

Quickly import existing primer databases.

Written by Nishant Neel
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Export primers

Export all primers or oligos attached to a sequence or within a folder.

Written by Nishant Neel
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Design primers manually

Design single or paired primers and verify your primers by checking secondary structures, melting temperature (Tm), and GC content.

Written by Damian Costello
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Design primers with the primer wizard

Design primers directly on a sequence using the Primer Wizard.

Written by Vineet Gopal
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Attach saved primers

Find and attach saved primers to sequences.

Written by Nishant Neel
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Attach primers to multiple sequences

Select multiple sequences and attach primers in bulk.

Written by Ashoka Rajendra
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Run PCR in silico

Model a PCR reaction and see your PCR product in Benchling.

Written by Lauren Shields
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Primers FAQ

Get answers to frequently asked questions about viewing, using, and designing primers.

Written by Lily Helfrich
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Alignments

Upload trace (.ab1) files

Upload and view .ab1 files on Benchling

Written by Lauren Shields
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Create a consensus alignment

Create a consensus alignment to concatenate multiple sequences together

Written by Ashoka Rajendra
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Align to a template

Align a DNA sequence or trace file to a template sequence and customize your alignment.

Written by Ashoka Rajendra
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Alignments FAQ

Get answers to frequently asked questions about performing and modifying alignments in Benchling.

Written by Lily Helfrich
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Protein Analysis

Create a protein translation

Create protein translations directly on top of DNA sequences, and link multiple translations.

Written by Lauren Shields
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Import proteins

Learn to import import directly from your computer or from databases like NCBI or UniProt.

Written by Damian Costello
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Back translate an AA sequence

Use Benchling's nucleotide codon optimization tool to back translate an AA sequence to a DNA sequence.

Written by Ashoka Rajendra
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Analyze protein properties

Get important information about your protein such as molecular weight, isoelectric point, and extinction coefficient.

Written by Damian Costello
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Perform consensus or template alignments on protein sequences

Use our protein alignment tool to view consensus proteins, or compare proteins against a template.

Written by Damian Costello
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Export a protein

Export an amino acid sequence in FASTA or GenPept format

Written by Tara Lee
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Protein Analysis FAQ

Get answers to frequently asked questions about amino acid sequences in Benchling, including how protein properties are calculated.

Written by Lily Helfrich
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Restriction Enzymes and Digests

Create lists of restriction enzymes

Create your own enzyme lists that represent the enzymes in your organization's inventory, and share them.

Written by Nishant Neel
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Find restriction enzyme cut sites

Search for restriction enzymes and visualize them on your sequence maps.

Written by Nishant Neel
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Simulate a digest

Perform a virtual restriction enzyme digest in Benchling and model your expected results.

Written by Nishant Neel
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Restriction Enzymes and Digests FAQ

Get answers to frequently asked questions about visualizing restriction enzyme cut sites and performing virtual digests in Benchling.

Written by Lily Helfrich
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Cloning and Assembly Wizards

Clone by copy and paste

Perform digest and ligate assemblies by a simple copy and paste method.

Written by Nishant Neel
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Clone using the Digest and Ligate Assembly Wizard

Perform a digest and ligate assembly using the Benchling Assembly Wizard.

Written by Lauren Shields
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Clone using the Gibson Assembly Wizard

Perform a Gibson assembly using the Benchling Assembly Wizard.

Written by Lauren Shields
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Clone using the Golden Gate Assembly Wizard

Perform a Golden Gate assembly using the Benchling Assembly Wizard.

Written by Lauren Shields
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Assembly Wizard FAQ

Get answers to frequently asked questions about the Benchling Assembly Wizard.

Written by Lily Helfrich
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Bulk Assembly

Learn the basics of Bulk DNA Assembly

Navigate to and familiarize yourself with Benchling's Bulk Assembly tool.

Written by Damian Costello
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