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Our eBook Collection


Plasmids 101

Based on our popular Plasmids 101 blog series, we've organized a plasmid resource guide, which covers topics such as what a plasmid is, antibiotic resistance genes, common promoters for eukaryotes & prokaryotes, cloning techniques to create your next plasmid, multicistronic vectors, tips for using viral vectors, and much more!

March 2017

3rd Edition


Fluorescent Proteins 101

The eBook includes the history of fluorescent proteins, tips for choosing the perfect fluorescent protein for your next experiment, applications of fluorescent proteins including FRET, biosensors, and monitoring protein localization, non-protein fluorophores, and much more!

August 2017

1st Edition


CRISPR 101

Based on our popular CRISPR 101 blog series, we've organized and updated our comprehensive CRISPR resource guide. It covers practical experimental advice such as tips for planning your CRISPR experiment and designing your gRNA, how to use CRISPR pooled libraries in genome-wide screens, and how to deliver CRISPR to your model system. We also cover new and upcoming CRISPR methods in this fast changing field such as prime editing, base editors, and anti-CRISPRs.

January 2021

3rd Edition


Viral Vectors 101

The eBook includes an introduction to viral vectors, tips for using viral vectors in your experiments, applications of viral vectors in translational research, troubleshooting advice for the production and use of viral vectors, and much more!

August 2018

1st Edition


Science Career Guide

We hope you can use this guide to learn about various science career options and to develop the skills you need at and away from the bench. The guide includes an introduction to the many career options in science, advice on mentoring and management, tips on applying for and getting a job, and much more!

November 2018

1st Edition