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  1. What's New in CRISPR - March 2020

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    ...plasmids CRISPRi in Caulobacter crescentus Figure 1: Serial dilutions of CRISPRi in Caulobacter cells ...expression of specific Caulobacter genes using a catalytically dead Cas9 (dCas9) derived from Streptococcus...methylation-silenced genes. Read the paper in Nature Communications Find Casilio-ME plasmids If you have a new...

  2. IBEX Knowledge-Base: A Data Resource for Multiplex Tissue Imaging

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    ...that work for our experiments!)     Figure 1: The IBEX Imaging Community front page. That’s...something doesn’t work, it’s not a failure. It’s an education.   Figure 4: Zenodo page showing the IBEX... repository for reagents, protocols, panels, publications, software, and datasets. It’s also a great place...

  3. 9 tips for a successful postdoctoral experience

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    ... successful postdoc fellowship. 1. Reverse engineer success On Day 1 of your postdoctoral experience,...need? Multiple first or corresponding author publications (published, not in preparation) A history of...The other items will follow. If you get more publications, you will be more competitive for fellowships...to write as well as mentor. Yet, even the most dedicated mentor is not always available for mentees due... project. Furthermore, Group Leader position applications require 3 letters of reference- the graduate...interests, complementary perspectives, a shared communication style. You “get” each other. The other factor...makes time for you, as needed, this is a strong indicator that this person cares about your science and ...

  4. Generating Mouse Models Using CRISPR/Cas9

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    ...Last updated on Oct 1, 2020 by Aliyah Weinstein. This post was contributed by guest bloggers, Wenning...process check out our Mouse Modeling blog posts: Part 1: Genetically Engineered Mice and Part 2: Breeding ...interested in using CRISPR to develop therapeutic applications that better human health.     References Cong...

  5. Antibodies 101: Introduction to Antibodies

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    ... antibody recognizes and binds to.   Figure 1: Labeled diagram of an antibody including Fc, Fab,...45. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-012198382-6/50026-1 Wang R, Xiang S, Feng Y, Srinivas S, Zhang Y, Lin ...tool that can be used for a variety of research applications. Within the immune system, antibodies are produced...antibodies to bind proteins is useful for research applications as well because they allow scientists to target...150 kDa, a nanobody is 12-15 kDa.   Research applications for antibodies You can use antibodies for experiments...Let’s dive in and take a look at some of these applications. Western blot Western blots are used to detect... by binding to cell surface receptors. These applications are typically used for investigating signaling...

  6. Intro to Our Summer SciComm Series!

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    ...communities  Table 1: Examples of defining your audience for science communication activities  Many people... can and do consume science communication.  Formal education is education that is provided through a structured...underlying all communications efforts.  Scicomm definitions (as used by Addgene)    Science communication, or science...time engaging with science communication efforts.  Scientific communication or scientific writing is peer...to note that it is the actual communication itself, not the communication method, that determines if something...scientific or science communication. A Tweet is still considered scientific communication if the language is... engage or disengage at will.  Informal education is education that is provided, typically ad hoc, for...

  9. New Viral Vectors - Fall 2024

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    ... Table 1: New ready-to-use viral vectors in the Addgene repository  Name Serotype Category Depositor...

  10. Build Your CRISPR Vocabulary

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    ...proteins, DNA, and RNA used in CRISPR.   Figure 1: Overview of the parts of CRISPR. The bacterial chromosome...simplifying the CRISPR-Cas9 system for laboratory applications. At Addgene, we sometimes refer to the programmable...

  11. Plasmids 101: What is a plasmid?

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    ...the life scientist or bioengineer.   Figure 1: Map of a plasmid with its elements described below...Description Origin of Replication (ORI) DNA sequence which allows initiation of replication within a plasmid...point for PCR amplification or sequencing. Primers can be exploited for sequence verification of plasmids...important. Our “Plasmids 101” series designed to educate all levels of scientists and plasmid lovers - serves...plasmids are small circular pieces of DNA that replicate independently from the host's chromosomal DNA....virulence. All natural plasmids contain an origin of replication (which controls the host range and copy number...Minimally, lab-created plasmids have an origin of replication, selection marker, and cloning site. The ease...

  12. Addgene Begins Distribution of Recombinant Antibodies

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    ...ScFvs, based on community demand. Figure 1: Antibody against PSD-95 from the Trimmer Lab. Information...addgene.org if you would like to contribute to the catalog. The Catalog Will Start With Neuroscience Antibodies ...performance in various applications are included in the full webpage. Educational Resources As part of...resource, which includes recombinant antibodies, educational materials, protocols, and shared data, on our...sequence information for the antibodies in our catalog, so that you will know exactly what you are working...community about how the antibodies work in various applications, enabling you to better plan your experiments... improving research infrastructure, from our educational materials to our repository of open samples. ...

  13. Custom CRISPR Screens & the Green Listed Software

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    ...you do just this, probably in less than a minute (1). Green Listed is a new software tool used to design...found through https://wermelinglab.com/.   References 1. Panda, Sudeepta Kumar, et al. "Green listed—a CRISPR...the user. This approach is useful for several applications as will be discussed below. The software could...contain multiple gRNAs targeting all genes in the indicated species and were suggested to be the best gRNAs...

  14. 10 Ways to Share Your Science!

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    ...them you can do today! 10 ways to share your science 1)   If you don’t already make it a habit to talk – ... Foundation Round Table. In any field, good communication skills help when it comes to finding a job. ...an argument for taking the time to hone your communication skills. So, where can a graduate student or ...opportunities than ever before for scientists to communicate about their work and their interest in science...your area or at your institution; the news or communications office is a good place to start. It’s not unusual...about science writing as a career, the Science Communication Program at the University of California, Santa... your research stories. Consider practicing communicating your research by guest blogging here, just leave...

  15. Tips for Improving Your Next Manuscript

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    ...level of application not present in the online class.   Four ways to improve your next manuscript 1. Be consistent...of any scientist’s career. We use writing to communicate our findings and share them with the world. If...simply writing down your data doesn’t guarantee a publication. There is an art to composing manuscripts and...field of microbiology with multiple high-profile publications. My classmates consisted of graduate students...paper will be generated. After you complete a publication quality figure, produce the figure, its legend...

  16. Choosing Your Perfect Empty Backbone

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    ...and genome modifications to reporter vectors (e.g. pBV-Luc) and gene silencing (e.g. pLKO.1 - TRC cloning... (e.g. 6xHis containing pDEST-HisMBP). After purification the protein can be released from the resin and...types of yeast expression vectors. Consider your applications and experimental design. You can create a new...more traditional approach of an autonomously replicating vector that carries either a wild-type version...a variety of other types of vectors for most applications used to study gene function. From making transgenic...

  17. Behind-the-scenes of the Isolation of the Thermostable IgnaviCas9 From a Yellowstone Hot Spring

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    ...could be kept frozen after collection. Figure 1: Paul included a voltmeter on top of the battery box...under harsh conditions. One example application from the publication is the removal of unwanted cDNA derived...the van der Oost lab. Phylogenetic comparison indicates that like GeoCas9 and ThermoCas9, IgnaviCas9 is...a thermostable Cas9 be useful? It can enable applications where reagents must be stored at elevated temperatures...

  18. Addgene's Top 10 Blog Posts of 2015

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    ...year and happy reading! Top 10 blog posts of 2015 1. CRISPR 101: Homology Directed Repair Addgenie Chari...overjoyed to provide you with these fantastic educational resources and will be sure to keep our eyes open...used to generate inversions, deletions, and translocations. It also provides researchers with many different...repository use Cas9 to cut DNA, Addgene Science Communications Intern Mary Gearing explains how Cas9 homolog...make it easier to make gene edits at new genomic locations. 6. CRISPR 101: Non-homologous End Joining So ...

  19. Five Questions to Ask If You're Deciding Between a Master's or PhD Program

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    ...help you decide if a master’s might be for you. 1. Are you interested in master’s-level jobs? Ultimately...technical know-how, and helped develop my science communication skills. Ultimately, my degree prepared me to...technical or product support specialist,” “field application scientist,” or “scientific or technical writer...for PhD applicants since many will also accept applications from master’s candidates with experience.  Use...

  20. Antibodies 101: Epitope Availability

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    ... to just that particular assay.      Fig. 1: A native protein (left) is denatured, allowing the...Conformation changes usually fall into one of two categories: ones induced by the researcher and ones that...naturally, by binding to other proteins, changing locations, or even just as part of performing a specific...it a transmembrane protein, or is it know to translocate or fold in certain conditions? It can help to...

  22. With an Eye Towards the Future, We Look Back at the March for Science

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    ...evidence through education.  My only criticisms of what I saw are that we, as a society, need to: 1) use more...impartial. The best science happens when scientists have 1) the courage to make mistakes and 2) the integrity...also a science communicator, UBC Public Scholar, and a member of the Vancouver SciCATs. Follow her on ...researchers and supporters of science marched to advocate for scientist participation in government, evidence...promote help motivate you to spend a little time advocating for science and getting yourself out there for...April because devaluing science has alarming implications for our public policies—many of which impact...scientist. I’ve worked tirelessly to get the publications, grant funding, and teaching experience that...

  23. CUT&RUN: An Improved Method for Studying Protein-DNA Interactions

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    ...targeting MNase to antibody bound proteins (Figure 1). Importantly, since Protein A has weaker affinity...interactions for subsequent sheering of DNA by sonification. Though it helps capture weaker or more transient...change offers a significant improvement and simplification of the original technique, specifically in ...

  24. Understanding GPCR Signaling Using TRUPATH

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    ...updated version of BRET called BRET2. Figure 1: TRUPATH measures heterotrimeric G protein dissociation...Kadowaki S, Haga T, Takaesu H, Mitaku S (2002) Identification of G protein-coupled receptor genes from the...biosensors Resources on Addgene.org Browse the catalog of fluorescent protein plasmids Find biosensors...

  25. Antibody Guide

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    ...and placed in a buffer. Antibody Structure Figure 1: Structure of an antibody A standard antibody is made... together to form a “Y” shape, as shown in Figure 1. The two arms of the Y structure are responsible for...Handling Visualization Signal Amplification Application Overview Quantification Methods Capture Methods Visualization...Antibody Applications Antibody-based applications can be generally classed into four categories: Quantification... Read on to learn more about the applications common to each category, including an outline of the basic...these applications, visit the Antibody section of the Addgene Protocols page. Antibody Applications - Quantification...concentrates in the sample. Controls for quantification methods Quantification methods should be run with: a positive...

  26. Plasmids 101: NGS Quality Control for Pooled Libraries

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    ...can also rank the plasmids by abundance, scaled to 1, to create a “cumulative wealth distribution” curve...would be a good time to talk about the amplification and verification processes we use to ensure high-quality...your own experiments. Library amplification 101 Library amplification seems straightforward: E. coli ...transformed with the library DNA, they grow and replicate, and then their DNA is harvested, much like one...library has its own depositor transformation and amplification protocol, but the overall workflow is similar...ll need to remember when undertaking library amplification and sequencing. Maintain representation of the...electrocompetent Stbl4 cells when performing amplifications, and we use electroporation to ensure a good...

  27. Antibodies 101: Epitope Tags

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    ...net negative charge with 4 negatively charged and 1 positively charged amino acids. Myc tags are frequently...(stay tuned for our affinity purification tag blog!).   Applications of epitope tags   The...success rates across all applications. You can find FLAG antibodies on Addgene’s catalog including a mouse monoclonal...protein purification is not ideal with Myc, as low pH conditions are required during the purification, which...experienced. Finding an antibody that works for your application, specifically detects your protein, is species...and have been widely used across species and applications. In this blog, we will review the most common...that are bound by antibodies for the purpose of purification or detection of the tagged protein. These peptides...

  28. Sensing Neuronal Dopamine

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    ...the brain where DA quantitation is desired (Figure 1). The probe perfuses liquid, which causes the passive...at a certain frequency, and this frequency can indicate behavioral state, for example, if someone is awake...

  29. Antibodies 101: Fc Effector Functions

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    ...into three main effector functions.  Figure 1: Fc effector functions in an immune response to a ...determination, don’t generally affect antibody applications like ELISAs or Western blots, they are key in...
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