Downloads

Westmead DNA Downloads

• DNA Sequencing Information (604 KB)
  This document contains all the information you need to do sequencing with us.
• Application Form (161 KB)
  Before using our service, please complete this form with appropriate authorisation to apply for an account and return it here.
• Delivery Form (27 KB)
  This form must accompany all samples to be analysed. Please right-click the link and download by selecting "Save Target As..."; then send the completed form to contact@westmead-dna.org.au.
• IUB Codes (72 KB)
  A table that can be used to identify bases on the .ab1 electropherogram files.

Freeware Links

• Sequence Scanner
  A comprehensive program from Applied Biosystems with a very nice interface for viewing .ab1 files on PCs running Win2000/XP.
• Finch TV
  A simple program with a very nice interface for viewing .ab1 files on both PC and Mac OSX.
• 4Peaks
  An excellent program for viewing .ab1 files if you're running Mac OSX.
• EditView
  A simple program for viewing .ab1 files on the Mac.
• Chromas
  A simple program for viewing .ab1 files on PC.
• Sequencher Demo
  An excellent program for larger projects involving multiple alignments. The demo has limitations in that it does not let you print or save.
• BioEdit
  PC freeware packed with features to work with DNA, RNA and proteins. It allows multiple alignments and online database searches (eg BLAST).
• StuffIt - Mac OSX, StuffIt - Mac OS9 or StuffIt - PC
  Freeware for both PC and Mac that lets you expand a variety of archived files - including the files you download from our results retrieval section! Please note : This program is free if you wish to expand your files. If you wish to use it for compression, you must purchase the product.
• PC to Mac Conversion Utility
  Mac users will need to use this utility to convert .ab1 files in order to view them.