Well-characterized genetic parts are necessary for the design of novel genetic circuits. Here we describe a cost-effective, high-throughput method for rapidly characterizing genetic parts. Our method reduces cost and time by combining cell-free lysates, linear DNA to avoid cloning, and acoustic liquid handling to increase throughput and reduce reaction volumes.
McManus, J. B., Bernhards, C. B., Sharpes, C. E., Garcia, D. C., Cole, S. D., Murray, R. M., Emanuel, P. A., Lux, M. W. Rapid Characterization of Genetic Parts with Cell-Free Systems. J. Vis. Exp. (174), e62816, doi:10.3791/62816 (2021).