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Multiple Alignments

Use multiple alignments to assess levels of homology among a group of sequences before constructing a phylogeny.

Introduction to Multiple Alignments

INSIDE THE VIDEO
Choose an alignment algorithm, perform a multiple sequence alignment using MUSCLE and view the alignment.

LENGTH
2 minutes

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MULTIPLE ALIGNMENT

TUTORIAL
Practice Multiple Alignment

Construct a multiple alignment of HIV-1, HIV-2, and SIVs with this Practical exercise.

FAQ
Which multiple alignment algorithm should I use?

Choose which of the four multiple alignment algorithms is best for your data.

MANUAL
Instructions for Multiple Alignment

A guide to using multiple sequence alignment in Geneious.

FAQ
What function should I use?

The difference between Pairwise/Multiple alignment, de novo Assembly, and Map to Reference.

GENEIOUS ACADEMY

How to build phylogenetic trees
How to map to reference
How to perform de novo assembly
How to align Genomes with Mauve