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  1. CRISPR 101: Validating Your Genome Edit

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    ...graph representing all insertions and deletions identified within a given genomic window, along with the...on a gel to look for size shifts. Once you’ve identified homozygous clones, however, sequence confirmation...knock-in edit small, with only a few base pairs modified? In these cases, it’s best to do some planning...
  2. Protocol - How to Run an Agarose Gel

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    ...purification. Electrophoresis uses an electrical field to move the negatively charged DNA through an agarose...temperature for 20-30 mins, until it has completely solidified. Pro-Tip If you are in a hurry, the gel will ...well, instead of diffusing in the buffer. Once solidified, place the agarose gel into the gel box (electrophoresis...
  3. Viral Vectors 101: Optogenetic Tools

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    ...expression. Experimental output is measured and quantified. Created with BioRender.com.   Optogenetic...and change the membrane potential. OptoXRs are modified GPCRs. When exposed to light, they activate downstream... pathways. Additionally, as GPCR signaling is amplified in successive steps along a pathway, there can...
  4. Generating Mouse Models Using CRISPR/Cas9

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    ...Cas9 is revolutionizing the mouse gene-targeting field. Mice have long been extremely useful in the lab...components, a guide RNA (gRNA) of about 125 nt that specifies the target, the Cas9 endonuclease that creates...Z, Huang J (2016) Efficient Production of Gene-Modified Mice using Staphylococcus aureus Cas9. Sci Rep...
  5. Important Considerations When Using AAVs

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    ...AAV2 & AAV6 Astrocytes AAV8 > AAV2 & AAV6 Modified from Aschauer et al. (2013) What does this mean...distance traveled, etc.) (4). This has also been identified with AAV2 (5), AAV6 (6) and AAV5 at excitatory... many experiments, a group of researchers has identified this feature of AAVs as a new tool for neuroanatomical...
  6. Lambda Red: A Homologous Recombination-based Technique for Genetic Engineering

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    ... DNA you want to edit; however, BAC DNA can be modified with any of the below described approaches.    ...red recombination event. Alternatively, if the modified allele is selectable, it can be transferred to... chromosome. After this, mini-λ can readily be purified from bacteria just like a plasmid. Phage A final...
  7. A Guide to Getting Started in Undergrad Research

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    ...strange and exciting revelation. Science in any field can generally be applied to improve our lives and...those scholarships that you don’t think you’re qualified for. Wayne Gretzky’s “You miss 100% of the shots...and ended up with the award. We are often more qualified and capable than we know or believe we are. Funded...
  8. Plasmids 101: Modular Cloning Applications and Kits

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    ...facilitate other lentivirus- and AAV-based studies. Unified MoClo Systems While many MoClo kits are designed...behavior of an expression construct. Once you’ve identified your experimental requirements, it’s a good idea...j.xgen.2024.100519. Chiasson, David, et al. “A Unified Multi-Kingdom Golden Gate Cloning Platform.” Scientific...
  9. Illuminating Choices: A Guide to Selecting Fluorescent Dyes and Ligands

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    ... highlight some recent advancements within this field. Fundamental principles of fluorescent dyes/ligands... by autofluorescence (Lucidi et al., 2023). The field of fluorescent ligands and dyes has witnessed remarkable...Purington, E., Gramlich, W., Grondin, Y., Rogers, R., Bousfield, D., & Demokritou, P. (2019). Development & characterization...
  10. CRISPR Library Amplification

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    ...transformation and basic knowledge of the library being amplified. Please see our protocol on Bacterial Transformation... change in representation compared to the pre-amplified stock. A last option is to perform a gel extraction...extraction of either the original sample or the amplified sample, followed by reamplification of the DNA,...
  11. Antibody Validation for Flow Cytometry

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    ...647 secondary antibodies. Antibody staining was quantified using the Attune NxT Flow Cytometer with representative...with a screening procedure in easily genetically modified cell types (top). The specific approach will depend...References Ayoubi, R., Ryan, J., Biddle, M. S., Alshafie, W., Fotouhi, M., Bolivar, S. G., Ruiz Moleon,...
  12. Trends in CRISPR and SynBio Technologies

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    ...deposits and distirbution for these fast moving fields.  Addgene is a global nonprofit plasmid repository...proud of the role we are playing in advancing this field and how we are able to support rapid progress in...
  13. Using AAV for Neuronal Tracing

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    ...past two decades, several virus species have been modified and used as tools for tracing. With some engineering...a starting point for future developments in the field of AAV vectors. Conclusion An ideal comprehensive...AAV vectors could also be powerful tools for the field of gene therapy if they can reach the affected part...
  14. Expanded Access to Rabies Plasmids

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    ...rabies and all other lyssa genus members to the specified international institution. Requesters will need...and may not be required for others. You will be notified if an export license is not required for your ...
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