Learn Gateway Cloning

This in-depth course examines the Gateway Cloning technique. It includes a detailed overview, pros and cons, top tips and a how-to guide for using Gateway Cloning in SnapGene.

Introduction to Gateway Cloning

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The Gateway cloning method, developed by Invitrogen in the 1990s, uses the site-specific recombination machinery of phage lambda to integrate its genome into E. Coli.
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4 Minutes

A Detailed Look at Gateway Cloning

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Take a detailed look at ThermoFisher's proprietary system Gateway cloning. Learn how the 2-step BP and LR reactions work to make Gateway cloning an effective cloning technique.
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6 Minutes

Gateway Cloning Pros and Cons

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In this video, we discuss the relative pros and cons of Gateway Cloning. Pros include its speed, high throughput and the ability to combine multiple fragments in one reaction.
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4 Minutes

Tips for Gateway Cloning

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Now that you're familiar with the technique of Gateway Cloning take your learning further with these 5 tips for carrying out successful cloning experiments in the lab.
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5 Minutes

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