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TypeBlog Post...inflammation, which can cause mesothelial cells to mutate and ultimately form cancerous tumors. This process...For example, multiple studies show that certain mutations of the BAP1 gene play a role in susceptibility...
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What's Your Organism? Expanding Genomic Tools via the NSF EDGE Program
TypeBlog Post...methods were available to create targeted gene mutations in anoles lizards or in any reptiles at all. But...was able to make an albino lizard with targeted mutations. Now what? What would you study first? They are... -
CRISPR 101: Targeting RNA with Cas13a (C2c2)
TypeBlog Post... HEPN domains in other proteins. As with Cas9, mutating key residues in the Cas13a molecule results in...Zika virus, genotype human DNA, identify tumor mutations within cell-free genomic DNA, and detect COVID... -
Hot Plasmids Spring 2024
TypeBlog Post...HaloTag, Figure 4), they determined that an A122D mutation in the rhodopsin domain conferred several new ...potentials of fast-spiking neurons. The same A-to-D mutation in the related voltage indicator Ace2N-mNeon also... -
Finding nucleic acids with SHERLOCK and DETECTR
TypeBlog Post...determine the presence and quantity of DNA, RNA or a mutation of interest. Together SHERLOCK and DETECTR demonstrate...SHERLOCK could also detect low-frequency cancer mutations from cell-free DNA fragments as well as health-related... -
Fluorescent Proteins 101: When GFP lets you down
TypeBlog Post...mEGFP. This variant was made by introducing two mutations (F64L, S65T) in the original jellyfish GFP (AvGFP...with improved brightness (Tsien, 1998). Another mutation (A206K) is necessary to generate the strictly ... -
CRISPR 101: Engineering the Plant Genome Using CRISPR/Cas9
TypeBlog Post...2013) Plant genome editing made easy: targeted mutagenesis in model and crop plants using the CRISPR/Cas...Rice Blast Resistance by CRISPR/Cas9-Targeted Mutagenesis of the ERF Transcription Factor Gene OsERF922... -
Hot Biosensors 2022: Year-End Roundup
TypeBlog Post...biosensors are generated by inserting a circularly-permuted GFP into an intracellular loop of various G-protein-coupled...around 70 mM and 100 mM, respectively. Introducing mutations and using potassium-binding protein homologues... -
Evolution of Brainbow: Using Cre-lox for Multicolor Labeling of Neurons
TypeBlog Post... can mediate recombination.) The deletions are mutually exclusive, as either deletion removes one of the...following the promoter. The STOP cassette includes a mutant YFP that does not fluoresce, but can be detected... -
CRISPR 101: Epigenetics and Editing the Epigenome
TypeBlog Post... spiroplasma (M. Sss1) (termed MQ1.) The Q147L mutation improves methylation kinetics such that cytosine...fused LSD1 to x-Cas9(3.7). x-Cas9(3.7) is a SpCas9 mutant that exhibits increased PAM flexibility, and this... -
9 tips for a successful postdoctoral experience
TypeBlog Post...with senior investigators. Discussions can reveal mutual scientific interests, complementary perspectives...research to search committees, and can lead to mutually beneficial collaborations. 7. You cannot get too... -
Quick Guide to All Things Lentivirus
TypeBlog Post...active area of research due to the possibility that mutation or recombination with human retroviruses could...Efficient gene transfer Potential for insertional mutagenesis: Replication-incompetent lentiviruses with human... -
Important Considerations When Using AAVs
TypeBlog Post...them. There are suspected cases of insertional mutagenesis in humans (1) and AAVs are non-enveloped viruses... Russell, David W. "AAV vectors, insertional mutagenesis, and cancer." Molecular Therapy 15.10 (2007):... -
Live and Let Dye: Self-Labeling Protein Tags
TypeBlog Post... most often consist of an enzyme that has been mutated to block its catalytic activity and instead become... later work showed that introducing a Leu28Cys mutation in eDHFR does lead to covalent binding of the ... -
RNA Interference in Plant Biology: New Tools for an Old Favorite
TypeBlog Post... into question. Specifically, CRISPR-generated mutants believed to be knockouts can maintain partial function...process is tedious and time consuming, as RNAi mutants with a reduced growth phenotype will require additional... -
Illuminating Choices: A Guide to Selecting Fluorescent Dyes and Ligands
TypeBlog Post...especially for G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). Mutations in receptor sites can affect the fluorescence ....org/10.1038/s41592-021-01338-6 Grimm, J. B., Muthusamy, A. K., Liang, Y., Brown, T. A., Lemon, W. C.,... -
Imaging Tools and Following a Passion for Basic Biology: Interview with Joachim Goεdhart
TypeBlog Post...creation of improved fluorescent proteins through mutagenesis. Chapter 6 - The future of FRET and fluorescent... -
New Podcast Segment: Hot Plasmids
TypeBlog Post... new tool for making diverse, localized point mutations. Listen to Our Segment on CRISPR X Hot Plasmid... -
Alex Chavez on MD PhDs, CRISPR, Gene Drives, & More
TypeBlog Post... focusing on safety and the ability to generate mutant microbial strains faster than ever before. 29:54... -
CRISPR Cheat Sheet
TypeBlog Post...multiple genes in a cell population. The resulting mutant cells are screened for phenotypes of interest. ...