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Learn about the role of secondary structures from hairpins to G-quadruplexes and innovative strategies to overcome hurdles in complex gene synthesis from mRNA IVT to DNA origami.
DNA Complexity

Secondary Structure DNA Synthesis

Learn about the role of secondary structures from hairpins to G-quadruplexes and innovative strategies to overcome hurdles in complex gene synthesis from mRNA IVT to DNA origami.

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DNA Complexity

Homopolymer DNA Synthesis

In this installment, we explore the complexities of long homopolymers, the critical role of poly(A) tails in mRNA, and the advanced techniques that are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in synthetic biology.

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DNA Complexity

High/Low GC Content

Delve into the complexities of synthesizing and assembling GC-rich and GC-poor regions, exploring their natural occurrences in different bacteria/yeast species, regulatory elements and coding sequences. Find innovative strategies to overcome obstacles in synthesis.

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DNA Complexity

Repetitive DNA Sequences

Explore the challenges of synthesizing and assembling repetitive DNA sequences including inverted repeats associated with Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV), short tandem repeats found in CRISPR arrays, regulatory elements and repeat expansion disorders.

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