SEGA
SEGA_collection Version 1 (Collection)
In the Standardized Genome Architecture (SEGA), genomic integration of DNA fragments is enabled by λ-Red recombineering and so-called landing pads that are a common concept in synthetic biology and typically contain features that i) enable insertion of additional genetic elements and ii) provide well-characterized functional parts such as promoters and genes, and iii) provides insulation against genome context-dependent effects. The SEGA landing pads allow for reusable homology regions and time-efficient construction of parallel genetic designs with a minimal number of reagents and handling steps. SEGA bricks, typically synthetic DNA or PCR fragments, are integrated on the genome simply by combining the two reagents (i.e. competent cells and DNA), followed by incubation steps, and successful recombinants are identified by visual inspection on agar plates. The design of the SEGA standard was heavily influenced by the Standard European Vector Architecture (SEVA). SEGA landing pads typically hosts two major genetic “control elements” that influence gene expression on the transcriptional (C1), and translational (C2) level. Furthermore, landing pads contain gadgets such as selection and counterselection markers.

SBOLDesigner CAD Tool
SBOLDesigner Version 3.0 (Agent)
SBOLDesigner is a simple, biologist-friendly CAD software tool for creating and manipulating the sequences of genetic constructs using the Synthetic Biology Open Language (SBOL) 2 data model. Throughout the design process, SBOL Visual symbols, a system of schematic glyphs, provide standardized visualizations of individual parts. SBOLDesigner completes a workflow for users of genetic design automation tools. It combines a simple user interface with the power of the SBOL standard and serves as a launchpad for more detailed designs involving simulations and experiments. Some new features in SBOLDesigner are SynBioHub integration, local repositories, importing of parts/sequences from existing files, import and export of GenBank and FASTA files, extended role ontology support, the ability to partially open designs with multiple root ComponentDefinitions, backward compatibility with SBOL 1.1, and versioning.