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Posted by: khyros Oct 21 2009, 04:42 AM

Does anyone know of a software to manage sequences/restriction sites/primer design for Mac that is affordable (for a phd student) and similar to MacVector?

I'm doing my thesis in a chemistry institute and there isn't really anyone to ask about molecular genetics (i'm the only one doing this stuff..) plus if there's anyone they will be using PCs almost certainly.

Back when I worked for a pharmaceutical company (5 years ago) we used MacVector, so that's the software I know how to use.
Any input/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Often I feel like I have no one to ask because of this research environment i'm based in.


Thanks a lot!!

Posted by: Warren Oct 21 2009, 04:45 PM

QUOTE (khyros @ Oct 21 2009, 08:42 AM)

Does anyone know of a software to manage sequences/restriction sites/primer design for Mac that is affordable (for a phd student) and similar to MacVector?

I'm doing my thesis in a chemistry institute and there isn't really anyone to ask about molecular genetics (i'm the only one doing this stuff..) plus if there's anyone they will be using PCs almost certainly.

Back when I worked for a pharmaceutical company (5 years ago) we used MacVector, so that's the software I know how to use.
Any input/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Often I feel like I have no one to ask because of this research environment i'm based in.


Thanks a lot!!

Posted by: khyros Oct 22 2009, 06:21 AM

QUOTE (Warren @ Oct 22 2009, 02:45 AM)

QUOTE (khyros @ Oct 21 2009, 08:42 AM)

Does anyone know of a software to manage sequences/restriction sites/primer design for Mac that is affordable (for a phd student) and similar to MacVector?

I'm doing my thesis in a chemistry institute and there isn't really anyone to ask about molecular genetics (i'm the only one doing this stuff..) plus if there's anyone they will be using PCs almost certainly.

Back when I worked for a pharmaceutical company (5 years ago) we used MacVector, so that's the software I know how to use.
Any input/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Often I feel like I have no one to ask because of this research environment i'm based in.


Thanks a lot!!

Its been a while since I used MacVector (thats the one they didn't update for OS X right?) so I don't remember everything it can do, but a couple of programs that are FREE and I use alot are Serial Cloner and especially EnzymeX ..... you should be able to find these no problem and they are both pretty nice.

Warren..