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Microsatellite Analysis

Use the Microsatellites Plugin to import ABI fragment analysis files, visualize traces, fit ladders, call peaks and more.

Fitting Ladders for Microsatellite Analysis

INSIDE THE VIDEO
Ensure your ladder is accurately called. Check the trim on your traces is set appropriately and that the correct peaks are called in the ladder.

LENGTH
4 minutes

Setting the Loci for Microsatellite Analysis

INSIDE THE VIDEO
Define the number of peaks, repeat units, and ranges for each locus. Add or remove additional loci and correct any incorrect or missing peaks.

LENGTH
2 minutes

Binning for Microsatellites

INSIDE THE VIDEO
Predict bins, resolve any unbinned peaks, view graphs, and export the resulting allele table as a CSV file.

LENGTH
2 minutes

Recommended Resources

MICROSATELLITE ANALYSIS

TUTORIAL
Practice Analyzing Microsatellites

Use the Microsatellite plugin for Geneious Prime with this practical exercise.

FAQ
Microsatellites

Common questions on using microsatellite analysis in Geneious Prime.

MANUAL
Instructions for Microsatellite Analysis

Guide to using the microsatellite analysis tools in Geneious Prime.

FAQ
Getting Started with Microsatellites

Learn to use the Microsatellite Plugin to analyze traces from ABI fragment analysis machines.

GENEIOUS ACADEMY

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How to annotate sequences
How to perform primer design
How to perform BLAST searching