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16. Dec 2024

The picture shows the process of DNA synthesis. In the middle is a gray, open box, which is the DNA synthesizer. On the left is a gray tablet connected by a cable into which the sequence inputs can be inserted. The top left corner shows the four different bases: A, T, C, and G. On the right side there is a strand of a combination of the four bases coming out of the DNA synthesizer. The text says “Synthesis of single-stranded DNA oligo output”. An arrow points to a double-stranded DNA string with complementary bases. The text next to it says “Longer and double-stranded DNA fragments are generated in later steps.”

CNTR Fact Sheet by Kadri Reis

The second CNTR Fact Sheet by Liska Suckau (CNTR/PRIF) provides an overview of the characteristics of DNA sequencing, synthesis and screening in biosecurity. It compares different sequencing methods and gives a basic overview of DNA synthesis. In addition, it highlights the technologies' potentials and risks and outlines various application possibilities.

Bibliographic record

Reis, Kadri. “DNA Sequencing, Synthesis and Screening in Biosecurity” CNTR Fact Sheet, December 2024, 16.12.2024.

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