# Salis Lab Protocol Book

This [Git Protocol Book](https://www.gitbook.com/) introduces skills in computational biology and experimental microbiology required in the Salis Lab. First, you'll be introduced to popular bioinformatics tools, our best practices for software development, and a how-to-guide for using the DNA Compiler (DNAc). With these tools, you'll be well equipped to *design* and *study* synthetic genetic systems. Secondly, you'll be introduced to conceptual workflows, basic lab techniques, and experimental protocols to *build* and *test* your designed genetic systems. Continue reading [here](/contents.md) for more details on the contents of this protocol book and how to get started in the Salis lab.

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We're under construction! There are a number of pages that are incomplete or empty! Please help out. The best way to contribute is to directly edit the pages in the [GitHub Repo](https://github.com/hsalis/salis-lab-protocol-book). You will need your GitHub login. If you don't have edit access to the GitHub repo, then please contact Howard Salis at <salis@psu.edu>.
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## Contributing Authors

Thanks to the following individuals for contributing to this git-protocol-book: Alex Reis, Sean Halper, Grace Vezeau, Daniel Cetnar, Ayaan Hossain, Chiam Yu Ng, and Howard Salis. If you are a new contributor, please add your name to the authors list.


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