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How can I find parts on the Registry

You can enter a part name (BBa_) into the search bar above , or hover over the gray arrow for more search options.

The Registry has a variety of tools to let you search and browse parts. See the help pages on the Registry search tools and the catalog of parts and devices.

I'm looking for a part or device but I don't know the part name

You can browse the Catalog of Parts & Devices. The Catalog organizes the available parts of the Registry by various criteria. Please see the Catalog help page for more information.

Using the search drop down in the Registry menu, you can do a Google Site Search or Text Search. A Google Site Search or Text Search will let you search using a descriptor.

I know my part's name and want to go to its main page

If you know the part name (e.g., BBa_J04450), simply type the name (BBa_J04450, or J04450) into the search box at the top right corner of the Registry and hit enter. This immediately takes you to the Main Page for the part.

I want to find composite parts that contain my basic (or composite) part

You'll want to use the Find parts that use this part search option. This will list all the composite parts containing your part of interest. The parts that are available from the Registry will appear at the top of the search results. You can enter multiple parts, but they need to be in the correct order.

I'm putting together a composite part and would like to find any intermediate parts

You may find yourself putting together a composite part made of several basic parts. Before you begin assembling your part in the lab you'll want to use the Get help in assembling this part search option which will show you whether there are any parts in the Registry that match a portion of your composite part.

Can I search for parts by sequence?

The Registry currently does not have a dedicated search tool for searching for parts by sequence. However, you can use the Registry's Sequence Analysis tool to blast a sequence against all Registry parts. Or use the tools menu, and select DNA sequencing. The Sequence Analysis tool may take some time to load.

Can I browse through the DNA Distribution?

You can browse through the part samples in the Distribution Kit Plates or the entire Repository. In the Registry menu above, hover over the Repository menu, to see the Distribution or All Libraries

Please see the Browsing Distribution help page for more information