Abstract:
Integrated systems and methods for diversity generation and screening are provided. The systems use common fluid and array handling components to provide nucleic acid diversification, transcription, translation, product screening and subsequent diversification reactions.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods employing iterative cycles of recombination and selection/screening for evolution of whole cells and organisms toward acquisition of desired properties. Examples of such properties include enhanced recombinogenicity, genome copy number, and capacity for expression and/or secretion of proteins and secondary metabolites.
Abstract:
Methods mediated by single-stranded nucleic acid templates, including utilizing single-stranded nucleic acid templates to isolate nucleic acid fragments and to recombine nucleic acid fragments. Methods include polymerase and polymerase-free recombination of nucleic acid fragments to generate chimeric nucleic acid sequences. Integrated systems and kits are also provided.