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  1. Evolution of Brainbow: Using Cre-lox for Multicolor Labeling of Neurons

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    ...included inducible Cre, such as the tamoxifen-responsive CreERT, the coupling of Cre-lox with FLP-FRT ...limited due to low resolution or were very time-intensive, necessitating the development of a new technique...This system differs from Brainbow-1.0 in that transient Cre recombination is required to prevent constant...tissue was challenging due to low fluorescence intensity, caused partially by fluorophore photoinstability... the Brainbow technique will provide important insights into the complicated physical organization of ...
  2. Plasmids 101: Common Lab E. coli Strains

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    ...prokaryotic minions that carried out the labor-intensive process of replicating your new plasmid: the Escherichia...certain restriction enzymes that are methylation sensitive. dnaJ Mutation in a chaperonin gene Increases...strains are all based on E. coli K-12 and are considered BSL-1. Table 2: Lab strains of E. coli Strain...Dam or Dcm methylated, allows for methylation sensitive restriction enzymes to cut the plasmid after preparation...tables are by no means exhaustive! For a more comprehensive list and additional information, visit OpenWetWare's...
  3. Hot Plasmids: Fall 2025

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    ...FRCaMP, FRCaMPi had better dynamic range and sensitivity, in part because its binding affinity is much... Zhu, Q., Eom, M., Fang, S., et al. (2025). A sensitive soma-localized red fluorescent calcium indicator...great feats of materials engineering as well as extensive validation of the cell and gene therapy, so please... this limitation by developing CRISPRkit, an inexpensive system for CRISPR experiments in classroom settings...Figure 6). This approach eliminates the need for expensive reagents and equipment like incubators, micropipettes...
  4. Quick Guide to All Things Lentivirus

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    ...the Moloney Murine leukemia virus (MoMLV) and consisted of two plasmids: the packaging plasmid containing...vectors Although retroviruses are still in use, considerable efforts have been devoted to develop efficient...generation. The 1st generation of lentiviral vectors consisted of three plasmids encoding 1) the lentiviral vector... from one batch to another. For experimental consistency it’s a good idea to purify and titer your virus...sucrose to the supernatant to create a gradient of density that favours virus precipitation. My tip for this...
  5. A Practical Guide to Optimizing AAV DIO and FLEx Vector Expression

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    ...FLEx Vectors Important Considerations When Using AAVs Three Key Considerations For Precise Neuronal Targeting...-target expression.  Some classes of neurons transiently express TH during development or have low levels...titer to prevent off-target expression of the sensitive FLEx-split TVA receptor used for tracing neural...recombinase-dependent AAV vectors and mitigation with cross-over insensitive ATG-out vectors. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 116:27001...
  6. How to Design Your gRNA for CRISPR Genome Editing

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    ...gRNAs! Comic by Maya Kostman.   Important considerations before you start an experiment with CRISPR ...expression. Location and sequence are important considerations for designing your gRNAs. For indels, it's ...off targets. For CRISPRa and CRISPRi, these considerations are of roughly equal importance (target should..., 2020). is not limited to single nucleotide transitions but still requires a nearby PAM, although these...The off-target activity of gRNAs is important to consider. While the basic landscape of mismatches that ...
  7. Fluorescent Proteins 101: Monitoring Cell Mobility Using Fluorescent Proteins

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    ...for a growing organism to make the complicated transition from a clump of cells to a fully differentiated...cooperate to cause a higher-energy electronic transition in a fluorescent molecule (see figure to the ...technical specificities have to be taken into consideration especially in the use of fluorescent proteins...wavelength can significantly affect emission intensities from fluorescent proteins (Salomonnson et al....Marcello, et al. "Dynamic imaging of dendritic cell extension into the small bowel lumen in response to epithelial...
  8. Bringing Sustainable Practices to the Lab: Innovations

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    ...before you even receive the product? How can we consider the environmental impact of those processes? Who...laboratory products that emphasizes Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency. This label scores products...might sound risky in terms of contamination, but consider flow cytometers. These fluidic machines handle...through an EPA-approved process and no longer considered hazardous. Then, they use this material to produce...
  9. Viral Vectors 101: Systemic Capsids

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    ...goes beyond such restrictions, you may want to consider a systemic capsid for your AAV.   Systemic capsids... definition of systemic capsids. After some consideration, we offer this definition: A systemic capsid...capsids are engineered, as well as highlight some considerations for their use. Then, we’ll provide information...and/or its intermediate engineered precursor. Considering systemic capsids for your research? While systemic...payload — there are a few additional, specific considerations you’ll need to be aware of before starting ...choice on which systemic capsid to use. Factors to consider include the delivery method, mouse strain, target...recommend you check out Caltech’s CLOVER Center’s extensive repository of published systemic AAV experiments...
  10. A new platform for fast functional characterization of potentially cancerous mutations

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    ...time consuming and expensive, especially when done in vivo. There are also sensitivity issues when attempting...them remain uncharacterized. This represents a considerable barrier to furthering research and developing...Atlas (TCGA), a catalog of genetic mutations responsible for cancer from genomics data, and large-scale...
  11. A Needle in a Base-Stack: Cas9 Structural Biology

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    ...offer more information on these regions.   Cas9’s transition from weak, random binding to precision gene editing.... This cap is where the DNA:RNA heteroduplex transitions back to DNA duplex, and it’s the reason guide...RuvC loop caps the heteroduplex and marks the transition back to a DNA duplex. sgRNA, dark blue; target...DNA strand, and Cas9 bends the DNA helix by transitioning between the open and closed conformations. This... spots—to these questions. Each new structural insight also spurs the next generation of engineered CRISPR...
  12. An Addgene Co-op: The Intersection of Fun, Friendship, and Work

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    ...  Joining the Addgene crew!  This pattern was consistent: everyone I spoke with at Addgene, no matter ...been done at Addgene before. This meant I was responsible for establishing a new report and routine across..., and make the occasional TikTok. I was also responsible for typical entry level tasks such as stuffing...connections with coworkers seem, in retrospect, nonsensical. I have found the people at Addgene have become...
  13. Plasmids 101: Gene, enhancer, and promoter trapping

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    ...need to be inside of a gene’s open reading frame, in fact, they can be activated a considerable distance... These reporters have historically been used extensively in fly, mouse, and yeast models. Why traps are... endogenous gene expression are all factors to consider. Once you’ve decided on the type of trap, there...
  14. Advice for Choosing a Research Project

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    ...interests. We've outlined some important factors to consider and summarize helpful advice from the successful...Achieve Success in Academia". Important factors to consider when choosing a research project After joining... your professional brand. It offers colleagues insight into your interests and will determine how you ...fungal biology.” Connie Cepko advises students to consider their goal of PhD training when selecting a research...
  15. Celebrate Open Data Day with Addgene’s AAV Data Hub!

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    ...Addgene blog Important Considerations When Using AAVs Three Key Considerations For Precise Neuronal Targeting...experiment, read our blog post on important considerations when using AAVs. Experimental results: These...Frontiers in Neuroanatomy and summarized some considerations for precise neuronal targeting using AAV on...
  16. Donations from Addgene to Yield Answers for Rare Disease Researchers

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    ... genetic condition leaves patients incredibly sensitive to sunlight and prone to developing metastatic... into XP genes and other genes involved in photosensitivity in melanocytes with the goal of understanding...explore the functional differences among mutations responsible for the disease known as Alternating Hemiplegia...disorder.” In 2012, researchers identified the gene responsible for the disease as ATP1A3. The gene encodes a...
  17. Advice for Moving Into Sales After Your Science Postdoc

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    ...next and what options lie ahead of me? Like a considerable number of researchers, I had high hopes of securing...thought they would focus on “Has this person been consistent throughout their career?”, "Have they sought ...interviewed for 1 hour so having a broad enough insight was going to help me push both my scientific and...promotions or further education may allow you to transition into various realms of business.  Thank you ...
  18. Mentoring for Scientists: I Have a Mentor, What Now?

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    ...do you make the most of this new relationship? Consider adding formality and active goal setting to your...major advantage of working with a mentor.The responsibility of arranging meetings and setting the direction...meetings and discuss these in person. See the extensive resource list available from this post. Use an...items and make progress. To illustrate this point, consider that I try to exercise every morning, but the ...
  19. Resume Writing for Non-academic Science Careers

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    ...of the University of British Columbia. When transitioning from an academic science career path to a non-academic...applying for the position?   Here are a few things to consider when you're preparing your resume for a non-academic...postings and look at the jobs you are interested in. Consider listing the skills you already have, and the skills...Originally on track for a research career, she transitioned into a communications role instead after she...
  20. Plasmids 101: How to Verify Your Plasmid Using a Restriction Digest Analysis

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    ...the plasmids we distribute. This method is time-intensive, so we recommend a variety of ways to screen and...10kb, with the 3.0kb fragment having increased intensity to serve as a reference band. The uncut DNA (lane...accurately visualize the full size of your construct. Consider buffer and temperature compatibility when digesting...methylation issues. Enzymes like XbaI and ClaI are sensitive to methylation and their activity may be blocked...
  21. Flow Cytometry Readouts: Yes, No, and Everything in Between

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    ...positive population is no higher than 105 signal intensity. Signals any higher than this may not be clearly...comparison, say somewhere between a 104–105 signal intensity. If your samples and controls were processed ...better. The histogram shows peaks of high signal densities, so signal shifts due to upregulation or downregulation... shifts in signal using the mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of the different populations. MFI is the...
  22. REPLACR Mutagenesis: Replacing In Vitro Recombination Methods

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    ...using sequence homology is also common. Overlap extension PCR is used to splice together two PCR amplicons... multiple fragments, but these methods can be expensive because they require particular enzymes, some ...recombineering proteins Red/ET from a temperature-sensitive plasmid. Homologous recombination then joins the...this insertion size, primer synthesis is more expensive than gBlock synthesis, and multifragment assembly...
  23. Addgene’s Viral Service - Why Virus? Why Now?

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    ...Institute were instrumental in helping us establish consistent, high-quality protocols for lentiviral production...Janelia Research Campus have provided valuable insight into AAV production. Finally, we are blessed to...vector project team develops methods, performs extensive quality control, generates  educational materials... ship internationally and be ready to provide extensive logistics support for export and shipping on dry...
  24. AAV Q&A with Tim Miles

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    ... kB, then you would be oversized even before considering the need for some manner of polyA. In this scenario...dosing, we advise that users keep titering method consistent across samples within a project. Targeting Your...experiments using PHP.eB in the brain give some insight into codelivery efficiency at different doses. ...best practices’ for model organisms.    Q11: How consistent is expression is when injecting CAP-B10 or CAP-B22...
  25. Q&A with Karen Katz and Carl Paratore, the Newest Members of the Addgene Board of Directors

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    ... Directors brings complementary experience and insight to the now 10 member board at Addgene. Let’s meet...perspective, what do you think are important considerations for the future of open science? What about ... he leads the Internal Audit function and is responsible for bringing a systematic and disciplined approach...Addgene blog Learn more about about Addgene in our "Inside Addgene" blog series Subscribe to the Addgene blog...
  26. To Each HIS Own

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    ... 2000).  One downside of polyhistidine tag-based purification, however, is the propensity for nonspecific...contamination, such as mammalian production systems, consider using these more selective substrates along with...the opposite end.  If neither placement works, consider purifying under denaturing conditions. Unlike ...
  27. All in a Twist: dsRNA

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    ...process. These transcription-coupled R-loops are transient in nature and will dissociate when gene transcription... respond accordingly. While not perfect, these sensing systems work to distinguish between RNA of cellular...viral origin and respond appropriately. When these sensing systems fail, diseases and steep cellular consequences...or anticipating this response are important considerations when using these reagents. RNA:DNA hybrids...
  28. Human Germline Editing Using CRISPR

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    ...clinical applications could be considered. It is important to consider the question of broader applicability...disease prevention. However, it is important to consider that already-tested CRISPR alternatives are applicable...many more experiments are needed before we can consider clinical applications for germline editing. Although...
  29. Supporting Rare Disease Research with the 2020 BeHEARD Awards

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    ...to a large family of solute channels that are responsible for maintaining the nutrient and ionic balance...says Iyer. Since the RESOLUTE plasmid collection consists of human and murine solute channels, the team ... University.  These protein-receptor complexes consist of many parts that work together on the cell membrane...transduction events, we will utilize BRET-, FRET-, and intensity-based signaling biosensors to monitor intracellular...
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