# Welcome to Kernel

Kernel is Asimov's genetic design platform for engineering biology. It combines sequence design tools, team collaboration features, and workflow automation to accelerate the development of biotechnologies.

![Kernel Dashboard](/files/4Ju7IsYfHychSVh4lwio)

## Core Capabilities

### Predictive Models

Kernel includes powerful models to accelerate your design process:

* **Genetic Simulation** — Predict RNA polymerase flux, ribosome flux, and protein concentrations for your constructs
* **Compiler** — Automatically design expression vectors from antibody sequences using AI-powered codon optimization, signal peptide prediction, and expert design rules

### Genetic Design Tools

* Design genetic constructs using an intuitive, parts-based approach
* View designs in multiple formats: linear sequence, circular map, and interactive schematic
* Access integrated tools including codon optimization, biosecurity sequence analysis, and genetic simulation
* Leverage AI-assisted design support with Kernel AI

### Collaborative Workspaces

* Create team workspaces where members can collaborate on projects
* Manage construct designs, genetic parts, and notebooks in repositories with granular permissions
* Share constructs, parts, and protocols securely within and across teams
* Access public repositories:
  * Asimov Public — curated genetic parts
  * UniProt Swiss-Prot — protein sequences
  * Addgene — plasmid repository

### Automated Workflows

* Generate expression vectors automatically with the configurable genetic Compiler
* Import sequences with automatic part annotation mapping
* Run genetic simulations to predict expression behavior
* Track samples and experiments with the integrated inventory system

### Documentation & Knowledge Management

* Document experiments in electronic lab notebooks
* Create and share standardized protocols
* Link documentation, data, and images directly to sequence designs
* Search across all workspace content

## Getting Started

Ready to begin? Check out our [Quick Start Guide](/getting-started/quick-start.md) to create your first workspace and start designing.

## Documentation Overview

| Section                                                                 | Description                             |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| [Getting Started](/getting-started/quick-start.md)                      | Quick start, core concepts, UI overview |
| [Workspaces](/workspaces-and-collaboration/creating-a-workspace.md)     | Team collaboration and permissions      |
| [Repositories](/repositories-and-organization/creating-repositories.md) | Organizing your work                    |
| [Parts](/parts/what-is-a-part.md)                                       | Reusable genetic elements               |
| [Constructs](/constructs/what-is-a-construct.md)                        | Designing genetic sequences             |
| [Sequence Tools](/sequence-tools/sequence-viewer.md)                    | Sequence analysis and optimization      |
| [Compiler & Simulation](/compiler-and-simulation/compiler.md)           | Automated design and predictions        |
| [Inventory](/inventory/overview.md)                                     | Physical sample tracking                |
| [Tools](/tools/blast.md)                                                | BLAST, SecureDNA, export                |
| [Kernel AI](/kernel-ai/using-kernel-ai.md)                              | AI assistance                           |

## Need Help?

* Browse this documentation
* Use [Kernel AI](/kernel-ai/using-kernel-ai.md) for guidance
* Contact us at <kernel-support@asimov.com>


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