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Why is compatibility important?

The iGEM Registry is built on Standard Biological Parts.

• Assembly Standards are one of the facets of the standardization of biology
  • All users can easily and reliably assemble and use these parts. They are not conducting an experiment when putting them together.
• BioBrick and Type IIS compatibility allows the Registry to test and maintain all received parts in the same way.

My part is not BioBrick or Type IIS compatible

Before working with your part in the lab (characterizing/measuring), make sure it is BioBrick compatible or Type IIS compatible. If not...

• Synthesize your part to remove any illegal restriction sites, through synonymous substitutions (silent mutations).
• Use site-specific mutagenesis to remove any illegal restriction sites, through synonymous substitutions (silent mutations).