Arguments: for
Firstly, Artificial Gene Synthesis is a more convenient, shorter and cheaper process of creating DNA sequences. GeneArt's Oligonucleotide lab is capable of creating 13,500 oligonucleotides every day through their numerous automated machines. Additionally, they can assemble 400 gene fragments per day. On the other hand, the process for cloning DNA requires a lot more time. And each step is very fragile, requiring precise measurements that determine if the DNA outcome will be successful or a failure (Sun et al, 2014).
Secondly, the biggest advantage with Artificial Gene Synthesis is that it does not require a physical template to produce a desired DNA sequence. As the process creates singular oligonucleotides, they can be assembled together to make a desired DNA sequence. Unlike DNA Cloning, which is limited to its original physical DNA template, Artificial Gene Synthesis is limitless in terms of the various combinations of the DNA sequence. Hence, it has so many more results to offer than DNA cloning (Tian et al, 2009).
Lastly, the limitless combinations of DNA sequences means the birth of new and unexplored genes that produce a variety of different traits. These genes have been implemented in various organisms for numerous benefits (e.g. bacteria-repellent or enhanced growth). Additionally, Artificial Gene Synthesis can enhance the efficiency of vaccines and drugs (Summers, 2013).
Secondly, the biggest advantage with Artificial Gene Synthesis is that it does not require a physical template to produce a desired DNA sequence. As the process creates singular oligonucleotides, they can be assembled together to make a desired DNA sequence. Unlike DNA Cloning, which is limited to its original physical DNA template, Artificial Gene Synthesis is limitless in terms of the various combinations of the DNA sequence. Hence, it has so many more results to offer than DNA cloning (Tian et al, 2009).
Lastly, the limitless combinations of DNA sequences means the birth of new and unexplored genes that produce a variety of different traits. These genes have been implemented in various organisms for numerous benefits (e.g. bacteria-repellent or enhanced growth). Additionally, Artificial Gene Synthesis can enhance the efficiency of vaccines and drugs (Summers, 2013).