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  1. Tips for CRISPR Gene Editing in Mice

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    ...sgRNA1), 2; darker than control, 1; very dark). Brighter fluorescence indicates a more successful gRNA design...She loves to communicate the latest and greatest in scientific content.      References 1. Cho, Seung ...In vitro screening for the best gRNA Figure 1: Validation of double strand break (DSB) mediated ...plasmid using standard cloning techniques (The XX indicates where your target is inserted, disrupting the ...effective ones to increase your chances of gene modification in vivo. Find Plasmids for Testing Your gRNAs...et al., 2014). The plasmid is sturdier than the delicate RNA and therefore there has less chance of contamination... the validation assay should give an accurate indication of how many pups will contain a mutation and ...
  2. Tips for Getting a Faculty Position

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    ...Full "Applying for a Faculty Position" eBook Here 1. Have a competitive CV You don't necessarily need ...that people would agree is important to understand. (1-2 sentences). For example: Distinguishing correctly... What will be the focus of your first grant? (1-2 sentences) Simply stated, what are your aims... do need multiple first/corresponding author publications in quality journals. It helps to come from the...a job. The currency of scientific success is publications and grants. 2. Write succinct and easy to understand...humbling. My conviction that I had a flair for communication was rapidly dispelled. She would ask me, "Is...succinct. Slide decks leads to the opposite and can suffocate an exciting idea in a swamp of unnecessary details...
  3. Getting the Most from Your Lentiviral Transduction

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    ...Check out Addgene's New Viral Service! References 1. Hay, R.J., Macy, M.L. & Chen, T.R. “Mycoplasma infection...contaminations.” Methods in Molecular Biology 946 (2013). 1-13. Pubmed PMID: 23179822. 5. Segura, M.M., Kamen,...Production, concentration and titration of pseudotyped HIV-1-based lentiviral vectors."Nature protocols 4.4 (2009...positively charged polycation, polybrene. Interestingly, one study found that alternative polycations such as DEAE-dextran... freshly collected lentivirus for downstream applications. While this ensures that the highest titer virus...lentivirus may want to consider testing a variety of cation and serum sources to ensure the best possible transduction...establishes the best conditions for specific applications, stick with them! Changes in such variables ...
  4. Important Considerations in Optogenetics Behavioral Experiments

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    ...animal will repeatedly nose-poke at the active hole [1, 2].    Place preference/place aversion also models... can be explained primarily in two different ways 1) your hypothesis is wrong or 2) there is some problem...follow him on Twitter @derekpsimonphd.    References 1. Stuber, Garret D., et al. "Excitatory transmission...EthoVision. Consult the literature to find all the applications of optogenetics relevant to your field. Ultimately...Inhibition of neuronal activation is a little more complicated since basal neuronal activity in your brain region...technology is improving and may one day reach the sophistication of mouse transgenics. Everything that has been... and memory in opioid addiction and science communication/science writing. Derek is also a pianist and...
  5. Hot Plasmids: Fall 2024

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    ...and is recommended for use in western blots (Figure 1). If you prefer to produce your own antibody or want...are also available from Addgene!   Figure 1: Experimental validation for Anti-V5 [IPI-SV5-Pk1]...biophysical studies of protein degraders. Nat Commun., 15(1), 8885. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-52871-9...performs well in many different antibody-based applications.  IPI’s recombinant version is a fusion of mouse...with additional cofactors or using significantly truncated forms that limit its functionality. To make biophysical...cellular processes in C. elegans: mScarlet3 for applications needing intense brightness (such as low-expression...luciferase fragment (expressed separately) assemble and catalyze the luminescence reaction (Figure 5). The researchers...
  6. Plasmid Cloning by PCR

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    ...sequencing. DNA replication by PCR has error rates that range from roughly 1 per 500bp to roughly 1 per 10 million...not cut within your insert Are in the desired location in your recipient plasmid (usually in the Multiple...amplify and design primers that will bind to and replicate it. The following image shows the ends of the ...Forward Primer will use the sequence 5'-ATGTGGCATATCTCGAAGTAC-3' for the region that binds the ORF and...primer, making our Forward Primer 5'-GAATTCATGTGGCATATCTCGAAGTAC-3'. Many restriction enzymes do not cut...final Forward Primer sequence of 5'-TAAGCAGAATTCATGTGGCATATCTCGAAGTAC-3'. For the Reverse Primer, the design...need to use the reverse complement to get PCR amplification. We can start similarly, taking the final 18...
  7. How to Negotiate a Successful Lab Start Up Budget

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    ...your budget, you should take the following steps: 1. Define your timeline Start with your thesis in mind...these decisions in the following order of importance: 1. First make decisions based on experimental timelines... several factors aren’t taken into consideration. 1. Always focus on the science When negotiating finances.... After identifying all the major equipment, categorize all of your minor tools, like pipets, or mini-centrifuges...titles in the regions where the host institute is located. For example, salaries in Kansas versus salaries... most start-up P.I.’s. It doesn’t have to be complicated, or difficult to create this list. Start BEFORE...discounts, collaborations, access to internal award applications, etc. If this is the institute that can help...
  8. Even more elegant: Single injection CRISPR/Cas9 in C. elegans

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    .../nmeth.2641. Epub 2013 Sep 1. PubMed. Find plasmids from this publication at Addgene. Scalable and...sequences are inserted into the genome. Figure 1: Self-excising cassette schematic from Dickinson et...genomic modifications, is very robust in C. elegans, and the methods for HDR-mediated modification continue...After self-excision, the resulting loxP scar is located in this synthetic intron, and only the fluorescent...use and highly efficient for C. elegans genome modification. Figure 2: Schematic from Dickinson et...permission from the Genetics Society of America. Applications of this system Dickinson et al. have developed...system could be used to make many other genome modifications, including targeted mutations. SEC-based systems...
  9. Revamp Your Lab Meetings With Creative Virtual Collaboration

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    ...those ideas and build from those.   Figure 1: Virtual lab meeting? No problem! You can still creatively... on it – so it is important to take breaks. After 1 hour (or another designated time) of meeting, someone...Collaboration and creativity are pivotal in writing publications/grants too. As described by several works (Wuchty...backgrounds.” This work outlines the need for clear communication, fair credit through authorship, and acceptance...remotely. The authors stress the fact that “miscommunication, a lack of leadership, and inappropriate tools...approaches can lead to frustration, delay of publication, or even the termination of a project.” Take ...setting. Check out the blog post “Fostering Communication in Remote Collaborations” to get more ideas....
  10. History of CRISPR Cas - A tale of survival and evolution

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    ...sequences were initially discovered in E. coli in 1987 (1), the concept that these clustered repeat sequences...neutralize CRISPR/Cas. Earlier this year, expression of 1 of 5 anti-CRISPR genes were found to inactivate the...distinct types and subtypes using polythetic classification based on evolutionary similarity (5). Type ...2013 (7, 8). Nine months later, more than 1500 publications describe work to improve the tool’s specificity...various species and describe an assortment of applications. Despite the ubiquity of CRISPR/Cas toolkit,... multiple plasmids used for various platform applications. For more information on CRISPR/Cas, check out...for your research. Do you have a cool idea or application that involves CRISPR/Cas technology? Let us know...
  11. Data Freedom: The Expansion of Data Sharing in Research Publications

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    ...processed since the declaration, only a small fraction (<1%) of authors have asked for advice about the scope...where readers may locate data supporting the research reported in PLOS publications. The policy was not... is founded on the principle that scientific publications must contain enough information (or links to...probable to some extent - but that is the price of publication. Who is to say that the initial data-generating...logically annotated and arranged, as in an actual publication and not require interaction with the data authors...likely, at least in part, due to our inadequate cataloguing of how results were obtained and this alone is... Nature Publishing Group recently launched a publication called Scientific Data, which aims to act as ...
  12. QC Sequencing Technologies at Addgene

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    ...and recorded as a DNA strand is synthesized (Figure 1). Sanger sequencing requires four separate reactions...trace” file to determine the sequence. Figure 1: Overview of Sanger sequencing technology. Created...Technologies. Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, 122(1). https://doi.org/10.1002/cpmb.59  Wang, Y., Zhao,...differences due to in silico variations and lack of verification. To address this issue, the QC team developed...Nanopore sequencing technology, bioinformatics and applications. Nature Biotechnology, 39(11), 1348–1365. https...
  13. Antibodies 101: Chimeric Antibodies

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    ...distinguish between your two targets.    Figure 1: In the isotype conversion process the variable regions...natural isotype to that of a different group (Fig. 1). This process, called isotope conversion, gives users...published, knockout validated, and work in your application. But…they are the same isotype and therefore ...are identical for antibodies within certain classification groups called isotypes.  Why does isotype matter...
  14. Plasmids 101: How to Verify Your Plasmid Using a Restriction Digest Analysis

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    ...restriction digests are comprised of 2 separate steps: 1) incubating your DNA with restriction enzymes which...The resulting gel image includes a 1kb ladder (lane 1) that has bands ranging from about 500bp to 10kb, ... I hope these tips demonstrate that plasmid verification is not just necessary but also an easy process.... Please vist Addgene's resource for plasmid verification to find additional tips and detailed protocols...
  15. Targeted Mutagenesis with EvolvR

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    ...activity degrades the displaced strand.   Figure 1: EvolvR consists of an error-prone polymerase (PolI...mutation rate and extend the editing window of EvolvR: (1) two additional mutations to PolI3M generated PolI5M...potential applications. Challenges of existing mutagenesis methods Several continuous diversification methods... challenging for users to achieve targeted diversification of all nucleotides within a defined region ...Chang Lab have created methods that introduce diversification by targeting a site of interest with dCas9 ...level of variation that can be introduced.   Diversification is limited due to the integration of oligonucleotide...increasing the standard mutation rate seen during DNA replication by 120-fold over background. Due to its modular...
  16. Fluorescent Proteins 101: GFP Fusion Proteins - Making the Right Connection

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    ...sticks out and can be considered a linker (figure 1). In fact, for several FRET biosensors (yellow cameleon...fluorescent protein are relatively close together (figure 1). Where should the fluorescent protein be inserted...fluorescent protein database." Nature methods (2019): 1. PubMed PMID: 30886412. Mastop, Marieke, et al. "A...study its function is one of the most popular applications of fluorescent proteins. These fusion proteins...steric hindrance. For instance, GFP may occlude catalytic sites or obstruct binding sites or motifs that...that are necessary for post-translational modifications. Despite these potential issues, GFP has been used...linker sequence short In the early days of GFP applications, many were concerned with steric hindrance by...
  17. New Optogenetic Tools for Cytoskeleton and Membrane Control

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    ...overcomes many of those limitations (Figure 1). Figure 1: Opto-katanin induces fast, localized microtubule...GTPase Signaling Toolbox. ACS Synthetic Biology, 11(1), 515–521. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssynbio.1c00604...efficiency constructs are great for in vitro biocatalytic applications where toxicity doesn’t matter. Plus, for... binding of the plasma membrane. In previous publications, they described tools to control formation of.... Restricting the effect to a specific time or location can be critical when, say, the gene is essential...that trap the fusion protein away from its usual location, preventing it from carrying out its proper function...) and to introduce unnatural head groups for applications like fluorescent labeling via click chemistry...
  18. CRISPR 101: Any Base Transversion Editors

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    ...engineered human uracil DNA glycosylase. Nature Communications, 15(1), 4897. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024...engineered uracil-DNA glycosylase. Nature Communications, 15(1), 6397. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024...a glossary at the end of this post! Figure 1: Base transitions are edits between the purine bases...Red arrows indicate a conversion directly catalyzed by the base editor. Black arrows indicate natural cellular...researchers can now select the best tool for their application from among many options.  Conclusion With these...
  19. Five Popular Model Organisms, Part 2

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    ...bacteria with superior performance. Nature Communications, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-04899...oxygen. Additionally, its status as a Biosafety Level 1 microbe makes it a perfect candidate for introductory...Transport, biofilms, and much more. Because of it’s BSL-1 status, E. coli can be used as a model to relate these...studying genetic modification for their ease of manipulation and their ability to be replicated. Because E...., 2004). Additionally, breakthroughs in gene modification tools and methods such as CRISPR have vastly...Escherichia coli as a Model Organism and Its Application in Biotechnology. In Escherichia coli - Recent...Physiology, Pathogenesis and Biotechnological Applications. InTech. https://doi.org/10.5772/67306 Koornneef...
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