DNA Sequencing Software Teases Meaning From Genes

As molecular biology becomes increasingly informational, computer software to manipulate and analyze nucleic acid sequences has evolved from a useful tool to an absolute necessity, researchers say. Foster City, Calif. 94404 (800) 345-5ABI Fax: (415) 572-2743 Products: GENESCAN 672 for microsatellite markers on Macintosh: call for price. DNASTAR Inc. 1228 S. Park St. Madison, Wis. 53715 (608) 258-7420 Fax: (608) 258-7439 Products: Lasergene comprehensive package: $3,995; Lasergene options,

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Foster City, Calif. 94404 (800) 345-5ABI Fax: (415) 572-2743 Products: GENESCAN 672 for microsatellite markers on Macintosh: call for price. DNASTAR Inc. 1228 S. Park St. Madison, Wis. 53715 (608) 258-7420 Fax: (608) 258-7439 Products: Lasergene comprehensive package: $3,995; Lasergene options, including BIO-CORE 1, Map-Draw, and GeneFont (basic molecular analysis system) and MegAlign, Protean, GeneMan, or SeqMan: $945. Genetics Computer Group Inc. (GCG) University Research Park 575 Science Dr., Suite B Madison, Wis. 53711 (608) 231-5200 Fax: (608) 231-5202 Product: GCG Sequence Analysis Software Package: $4,000 (nonprofit organizations) or $12,000 (for-profit organizations) Hitachi Software Engineering America Ltd. 1111 Bayhill Dr., Suite 395 San Bruno, Calif. 94066 (800) 624-6176 Fax: (415) 615-7699 Products: DNASIS 7.0 for PC: $1,700; Hitachi MacDNASIS 2.0 for Macintosh: $1,950 IntelliGenetics Inc. 700 E. El Camino Real Mountain View, Calif. 94040 (415) 962-7300 Fax: (415) 962-7302 Products: GeneWorks sequence-analysis software (Macintosh): $2,000-$3,000, depending on customization; PC/GENE: $2,700-$3,800 ...

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