How do I align RNA sequences?
SnapGene 5.3 or later has a specific RNA file type (suffix .rna). You can align any combination of RNA and DNA sequences. Any RNA sequences will be converted to DNA sequences when aligned.
Align RNA or a Combination of DNA and RNA Sequences
Click Tools → Align Sequences → Align Multiple DNA sequences.
- Use the Import Sequences to Align dropdown to add files to alignment.
- Alternatively, drag and drop files into the Alignment window to add them.
- Set the algorithm/s to use for alignment.
- If required, select files in the list and use the Move: controls to set the order of the sequences.
- Enter an appropriate name the alignment.
Click Align to perform the alignment.
- If required, check the option to show the "Side Panel".
- Configure the view for the new alignment.
- Add a description for the alignment.
Click File → Save to save the new alignment to an appropriate location on your computer.
See the lesson Create a Multiple Sequence Alignment for more details on creating and configuring multiple alignments.