Genetic research and biochemistry are very important today since they can help humans to fight infectious and hereditary diseases and create new and enhanced species.
SnapGene is a program that allows users to view, edit, and annotate biochemical sequences, such as proteins and DNA.
The program has a huge amount of features that allow you to simulate the cloning of DNA sequences, the insertion of DNA fragments into a sequence, align DNA to a chromosome, and more.
Please note that the program is aimed to scientists and specialized professionals, and not to the casual or novice user. Thus, you need a solid previous knowledge to use this program and take advantage of all its features.
You can try the program before buying a license. To do so, you need to enter a valid e-mail address and click on the link you will receive. You can use the program during one full month. If you find the program useful, you can purchase a yearly or permanent license whose cost will vary, depending on whether you use it for academic or for-profit purposes, as well as on the amount of users.
Pros
- Quick and easy to use if you have the knowledge
- Attractive, user-friendly interface
Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Only for highly specialized users
- Not very affordable