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  1. Hot Plasmids June 2018 - Reverse transcriptase, nanobody, and protein-DNA interaction tools

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    ...makes them more adaptable to a broad range of applications. Recently, the Spiess lab developed a set of...Institute focuses on proteomics: developing and applying new technologies to quantify proteins in tissues...Scientist in the group, developed a CRISPR-based approach to detect proteins that associate with specific...used to label all proteins within a radius of approximately 20 nm of a specific DNA sequence in only 1 min...
  2. The Strength of Story Telling

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    ...all things almost all of us are programmed to appreciate and understand. We build narratives around the...readers or listeners thus expanding the impact and appreciation for their research. Long story short, telling... to date, invite people to ask questions, be approachable. Engage with your audience and try to learn ...clear what was difficult and what was easy when appropriate. It might not be scientific to bring emotional...
  3. Natural or synthetic? How Addgene’s dataset reveals trends in biological innovation

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    ...opportunity to study it and see what happens when technological change happens really fast,” Thompson says. To...of sequence data. A group of scientists from MIT tapped into this data to learn about trends in synthetic...have generated robust tools that have practical applications in monitoring the accidental or intentional ...
  4. Viral Vectors 101: Transductions

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    ... typical genetic cargo — the viral genome — is swapped, at least partially, for a nucleic acid cargo of...since the majority of the viral genome has been swapped for alternative genetic cargo, they can’t reproduce...viral preps available for a variety of broadly applicable and popular viral vectors. Check out our viral...should you opt to make a virus instead of just zapping your cells? That really depends on two things. ...
  5. Behind-the-scenes of the Isolation of the Thermostable IgnaviCas9 From a Yellowstone Hot Spring

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    ... unexplored. Using new single-cell sequencing approaches, the lab was able to eliminate the need for axenic...Quake Lab, volunteered to do the sampling and I happily agreed to accompany him to YNP the following year...a thermostable Cas9 be useful? It can enable applications where reagents must be stored at elevated temperatures...stability under harsh conditions. One example application from the publication is the removal of unwanted...
  6. Addgene's Top 10 Blog Posts of 2015

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    ...revolution in biological research. We’re incredibly happy to see that one of our career posts has made it ..., we hope we can help all researchers achieve happiness in their careers regardless of their end goals...addgene.org. Thank you again for a fantastic year and happy reading! Top 10 blog posts of 2015 1. CRISPR 101...some common controls and why you might need them. Happy Reading!   Resources on the Addgene Blog Download...
  7. Plasmids 101: A Brief History of Plasmids and an Improved eBook!

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    ...parasites, to symbionts, to genes and the labels applied to them were vague or contradictory, owing in part...elements. At the time, the use of episome seemed appropriate, especially since the Fertility, or F-factor ...seen as an ubiquitous tool that can be diversely applied to many different experiments. Addgene was founded...Vectors" chapters, and more pictures and pro tips.  Happy reading! Learn more about the history of plasmids...
  8. Even more elegant: Single injection CRISPR/Cas9 in C. elegans

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    ...Creating a modular, selection-based gene tagging approach Multiple features of C. elegans have made CRISPR...permission from the Genetics Society of America. Applications of this system Dickinson et al. have developed... in cell culture. In addition to CRISPR/Cas9 applications, SEC selection could replace other, more restrictive...Additional Resources on the Addgene Blog An “elegans” Approach to Better Cas9 Editing Efficiency CRISPR 101: ...
  9. DAP arrays for multiplex gene editing

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    ...in pairing with base editing and prime editing approaches. Recently, Xue Sherry Gao’s lab at Rice University...packaged into viral vectors for potential in vivo applications or multiplex CRISPR screening.   Using tRNAs...and efficient in plasmid and viral vectors. In applications when repetitive tRNA sequences must be avoided...construct DAP array for multiplex gene editing applications, we provide detailed manual and online design...
  10. Scientists Map the SARS-CoV-2-Human Interaction Network

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    ...millions, if not billions, of dollars, but by approaching it from a new direction, we hope to do it much...Guo, Fengbo Zhou, Paddy O’Leary (UCSF). Our approach is to discover key human proteins that can be ...therapeutics that are safe, effective, and already FDA-approved). This is a big job, but under the leadership ... half the drugs hitting these proteins are FDA-approved or in clinical trials or preclinical studies already...
  11. New and Upcoming Viral Vectors - September 2019

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    .... For a single action potential, GCaMP7s is approximately twice as bright, relative to baseline fluorescence...fluorescence, as the GCaMP7f variant, and is approximately 5-fold brighter than GCaMP6s. jGCaMP7f is the fastest...inactive neurons is reduced. This variant has an approximately 12-fold increase in brightness after ~100 action...genetically-defined neuronal populations with intersectional approaches is a growing field that we aim to support by ...
  12. Fluorescent Protein Travel Awards - Protein Variants, a Serotonin Sensor, and an Artificial Leaf Replica System

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    ...research. This year, we put out another call for applications. We had an overwhelming response and were excited...many creative uses of fluorescent proteins. We’re happy to announce the three winners of this year’s Michael...does that mean? Previous research shows that approximately 75% of all protein-coding pathogenic human variants...artificial leaf replica system. “This bottom-up approach will allow me to create a fully controllable and...
  13. The Crispr Babies Saga Shows the Need for Action, Not More Delays

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    ...erupted in controversy. Briefly, there are two overlapping, valid critiques being offered of He’s work: ...public involvement, research, and consensus can happen. We just have to look to the United Kingdom’s Nuffield... technique was feasible, three separate things happened nearly simultaneously: The Wellcome Trust funded...biosecurity, and the entire 2018 saga of “what’s happening in genetics this time?” She lives with her partner...
  14. Addgene-Seeding Labs plasmid grant round 3: microbial drug resistance and biofilms, antidiabetic plant components, visualizing brain injury - and a glowing robot fish

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    ... related to PZA-resistance by using different approaches, including CRISPR and recombination-mediated ...fluorescence microscopy and FACS. In an additional approach, plasmids such as pACBSR-hyg and pFLP-hyg will... the river back to the user.   At Addgene we're happy to be able to support diverse groups of scientists...collaborations. Many thanks to all of the awardees, all who applied, and to Seeding Labs who helped us coordinate and...
  15. Visualizing Translation at the Single Molecule Level

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    ...fluorescent signal: untranslated RNAs appear yellow, and translated RNAs appear red. To enable this color switching...and RFP are bound to the reporter, causing it to appear yellow. The act of translation pushes NLS-PCP-GFP...tethers mRNAs to the plasma membrane, it’s not appropriate for use with mRNAs usually translated in a specific...
  16. FPbase: A new community-editable fluorescent protein database

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    ...characterize a protein of interest (and we very much appreciate even those small contributions). Of course, no...incorporate FPbase data in their own projects and applications, a REST API allows programmatic retrieval of...within-study photobleaching comparisons.  We very much appreciate feedback, so try out the site and contact us ...Techniques - Which is best for me? A Practical Approach to Choosing the B(right)est Fluorescent Protein...
  17. Pushing the Limits of DNA Assembly

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    ..., or reordered and PCR enzymes are adjusted. Appropriate fragment and primer design results in covalently...transforma­­­tion or as a PCR template. Some of the applications of the NEBuilder HiFi DNA Assembly Mix include...target gene, for example, are amplified with overlapping regions of homology and inserted into a linearized...associated with otherwise more complicated assembly approaches, and opens the door for new opportunities in ...
  18. Plasmids 101: Screens vs. Selections

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    ... are here to discuss the ins and outs of both approaches. Screens and selections The common goals The...lot in common. In fact, selections are often inappropriately categorized as screens! Why the confusion? ...details - and that’s where the differences in these approaches can be found. As an example, say you are considering...require there to be a culture condition that can apply enough pressure to select for variants of interest...
  19. Sweating the Small Stuff: Details in the Lab

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    ...small, avoidable mistake. Or worse, when you're trapped in a pattern of small errors that significantly...of ways you could change your variables - your approach, your workflow, or your physical setup - to prevent...workflow can have a huge impact. Test different approaches, like whether it's better for you to use cold...resistant to. Just like any other experimental approach, use small, incremental changes to understand ...
  20. CasPEDIA: A Functional Classification of Cas Enzymes

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    ...spCas9 was the only Cas enzyme widely available and applied by researchers for gene targeting. Fast forward...properties, previously established uses, and intended applications. Within CasPEDIA, there is a classification ...multiplex ability Experimental guidelines and applications Protein structure and properties Links to ...you want to read literature on the less common applications of an enzyme for your non-traditional experiment...
  21. A Novice's Perspective on Neuroscience - SfN2017

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    ...engineering E. coli metabolism, maybe you’ll be able to apply your knowledge of metabolism to better understand...favorite FRET-based biosensing technique can be applied to an important neuronal signalling pathway - if...got a useful tool, there’s likely someway you can apply it in neuroscience. AAV tools from Addgene are already...targeting genes to specific cell types in the brain, mapping neuronal networks, and selectively activating signaling...
  22. Behind the scenes: Addgene’s new search engine and more

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    ... with an intuitive user interface.   The team approached the issue from multiple angles: the overall user...of information so we were able to fine tune our approach much more than if we were dealing with general...” variations and synonyms of the same term that appear in our data into a single filter value. For example...our search engine to be so specialized that it appears to “understand” biology.  We hope you will give...
  23. Dos & Don'ts When Publishing a Scientific Manuscript

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    ...review system. Peer review in traditional journals happens before the manuscript is accepted for publication...at the same time. Take your time picking the appropriate journal and explain in your cover letter why ...why you think your manuscript is appropriate for that journal. Argue with an editor or reviewer over their...ignored their comments, they will not be inclined to approve your paper. Rush your submission or revision. A...
  24. Kiran Musunuru on the Newest TALEN Genome-Editing System

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    ...with the same genetic background and do an apples-to-apples comparison of all those mutations. If you ...take four plasmids out of the library in the appropriate combination and do a restriction enzyme digest...different genetic backgrounds. It becomes more of an apples-to-oranges comparison. Addgene: Can you compare...
  25. Summer SciComm: Preprints

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    ...poster or talk, or submitting patent or grant applications; to informal settings like lab meetings, social...listing “Submitted” articles in their CV or grant applications. A number of organizations (such as ASAPbio)...and preprints are a great way to do that. We are happy to receive deposits of plasmids that have been described...asapbio.org/preprints-and-covid-19 Ettinger CL, Sadanandappa MK, Görgülü K, Coghlan KL, Hallenbeck KK, Puebla...
  26. Announcing the Winners of the 2021 Michael Davidson and Roger Tsien Commemorative Conference Awards

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    ... Haoyi Qiu He Tian Every two years, we seek applications for awards to early career scientists using ...virtual conference attendance. We also opened up applications to research technicians and undergraduate researchers...researchers to better understand the processes that happen inside the cell,” says Pedre Pérez. Figure...construction of the dual virus and the experimental approach. (B) CR-Cre mice demonstrate pain response due...
  27. Hot Plasmids - March 2019 - Anti-CRISPR, 2in1 Cloning, Fluorescent Voltage Indicators, and Photoswitchable Proteins

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    ...systematically mutated it. Using a robotic picking approach to select cells with variant characteristics they...” vector cloning system - a Gateway compatible approach to simultaneously clone two genes-of-interest ...response to blue light (445nm). The discovery and applications of protein partners that bind to only the light...the photoswitchable proteins offers a powerful approach to control protein-protein interactions in cells...
  28. Choosing the B(right)est Fluorescent Protein: Photostability

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    ...previous post in this series described a practical approach to selecting a bright fluorescent protein. In ...reached at high power may not translate to real applications in which far less power is used. For example...insight into the photostability in the intended application (Goedhart et al, 2012). The third issue relates...proteins. To avoid diffusion, the proteins are (i) trapped in microdroplets in a water/oil emulsion, (ii) ...
  29. Plasmids 101: CcdB - The Toxic Key to Efficient Cloning

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    ...several methodologies currently available for approaching it. These include the traditional restriction...introduction.html demonstrating the principal behind the “swapping out” of ccdB with the investigator’s gene of interest...which can then be used for downstream cloning applications. While these two strains ultimately perform ...important to ensure that you choose the most appropriate method for your own experiments. Please check...
  30. Pairing CombiGEM and CRISPR for Combinatorial Genetic Screening

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    ...high-throughput screening are vastly useful for mapping the combinatorial genetics that underlie complex...research questions. CombiGEM has been successfully applied to functionally characterize combinatorial gene...realization of a variety of perturbations and applications in functional genomics, cell reprogramming, ...He is particularly interested in developing and applying new technologies to interrogate and understand...
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