4Peaks
4Peaks is a specialized DNA sequence trace viewer and editor designed for molecular biologists and researchers. It lets scientists visualize, analyze, and edit chromatogram files generated by DNA sequencing instruments, making it an essential tool in genetics labs and research institutions. The app excels at handling DNA trace data with precision tools for base calling, sequence alignment, and quality assessment. It is widely used by academic researchers, clinical geneticists, and molecular biology professionals who need reliable, focused software for sequence analysis without the overhead of a full bioinformatics suite.
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1 suggestion4Peaks appears to be no longer actively developed — the latest available version is 1.8, and there is no clear evidence of a native Apple Silicon build or recent updates from the developer. For users working with DNA sequence traces on Apple Silicon Macs, consider these alternatives: SnapGene (widely used in research labs, offers native Apple Silicon support and handles trace files plus plasmid design), Geneious Prime (a comprehensive bioinformatics platform with native Apple Silicon support), or Benchling (a cloud-based sequence editor that runs natively in your browser on any Mac). If you need a lightweight, free alternative, UGENE is open source and supports DNA trace viewing, though its interface is less polished. Contact the 4Peaks developer directly to ask whether Apple Silicon support is planned before committing to a switch.
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