Interestingly, gene synthesis is something that can be practiced with instruments found in virtually any molecular biology laboratory. It does not require multi-million dollar clean rooms or other specialized facilities. Yet most gene synthesis users tend to outsource this step to a few companies who specialize in providing these services. “The goal of this volume is help people better understand the different technologies that make gene synthesis possible” said Jean Peccoud. “It provides the tools to implement gene synthesis in house. It also gives users of commercial services a better understanding of the technology, its possibilities, and limitations.”
 
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