Software Tools

Customers often ask us about which software they should use to accomplish specific tasks, from basic trace file viewing to assembly of multiple sequencing reads. This page describes some of our favourite tools we use in our molecular biology work. Please notice that the list is by no means meant to be exhaustive and that its use is subject to our terms and conditions.

Finch TV

Description:
Finch TV is by far the best and handiest basic trace file viewer available. If you need a quick and efficient tool to visualise and edit your traces, this program is for you. It is free, small and very easy to use and it can display all trace information you might need for troubleshooting. You can also perform BLAST searches with a sequence directly from the trace file. Geospiza Inc. now requires you to register before downloading.

Sequence Scanner

Description:
Sequence scanner is a more advanced trace file viewer and is very helpful because of its excellent reporting features. This makes it a great tool for sequencing quality control. Since it can align raw data with analysed data it is also a great tool for editing and manual sequence correction. Sequence Scanner is a must have if you need to view, edit and manage many trace files at once or if you order high throughput (whole micro plate) sequencing. The software is free but you have to register before downloading.

Staden Package

Description:
The king of molecular biology software. Our favourite program suite for trace assembly and mutation detection. It is extremely flexible, powerful and fast. It includes database features that enable management of any amount of trace files from everyday sequencing to complete genome projects. It can be run through an interface as well as in batch mode for very complex assembly tasks. The Staden Package is truly a must have for bioinformatics power users. Get it if you need a free professional assembly software of highest quality.

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