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  1. Plasmids 101: Using Transposons in the Lab

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    ...DNA sequence encodes the proteins the transposon needs for transposition. Transposition protein: This is... transposons” since they encode the protein they need to move around, either a transposase or a reverse...transcriptase. Non-autonomous transposons, however, need another TE to express a transposase or reverse transcriptase...
  2. Illuminating Choices: A Guide to Selecting Fluorescent Dyes and Ligands

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    ...as excitation wavelengths and emission profiles, need to be matched with the experimental setup and objectives...Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) applications, the dyes need to have compatible excitation and emission profiles...witnessed remarkable advancements, driven by the need for more precise, stable, and versatile imaging ...
  3. Custom CRISPR Screens & the Green Listed Software

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    ...the end, this results in an experiment that could need more than 8x107 successfully targeted cells. Depending...the analysis becomes easier, the number of cells needed is lower, and perhaps most important, targeting...good idea to keep a bioinformatician close if you need help putting your list together. Once you have your...
  4. Fluorescent Proteins 101: Photoactivatable Fluorescent Proteins

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    ...should also be considered. If the light intensity needed for activation is too high, the photoactivation...photoswitching between two fluorescence wavelengths. Indeed, within the world of super resolution microscopy...UV-inducible green-to-red fluorescence conversion." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United...
  5. Cancer and the Immune System: Deciphering the Relationship

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    ...grow haywire, access and create more vasculature to feed themselves, use the blood stream to commute to and...inflammatory responses can augment tumor growth. Indeed, lasting responses to viral infections have resulted... inhibit expression of co-stimulatory molecules needed for T cell effector function. Cancer cells also...
  6. Fluorescent Proteins 101: Monitoring Cell Mobility Using Fluorescent Proteins

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    ...jump from one antigen presenting cell to another. Indeed, we now know that T cells are able to crawl more... injury in the acutely inflamed glomerulus." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2016): 201606253...cell subsets in the skin-draining lymph node." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 113.4 (2016...
  7. CRISPR 101: Cytosine Transversion Editors

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    ...we’ve included a glossary at the end if you ever need to double-check your vocabulary! A brief review ...double-strand breaks. The only things base editors really need from Cas9 are sequence specificity and the R-loop...efficient and precise editors. Most researchers agreed on the first part of the likely editing mechanism...
  8. Overwhelmed? Take a Break With Our 5 Favorite Science Comics

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    ...should our new blog be any different? If you still need an extra push, there’s evidence that laughter really...’s a way to connect with other people. (We don't need evidence for that one, do we?) OK, so, now that ...
  9. Countdown to Halloween @Addgene

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    ...though I suspect that our costume contests were indeed occurring earlier but that the photo evidence was...how seriously we take costume design. In case you need more convincing, I’ve got just the proof: Above...
  10. Visualizing Your Plasmid Request Data

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    ...in interactive figures is a great step up, but I needed a way to show different aspects of the data simultaneously... R can further customize the dashboard to their needs. I hope you find the dashboard useful when analyzing...
  11. Addgene’s Blog Gets a New Look!

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    ...biologists alike. Now with over 600 articles, we needed a better way to organize and present the vast collection...outside of these five areas and you can find what you need by field (ex: microbiology, neuroscience), or explore...
  12. New Viral Vectors - Spring 2025

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    ...choosing the cargo, serotype, and prep size they need for their experiments — and we’ve been able to ship...continue to expand the collection to meet the diverse needs of our community and support a wide range of experimental...
  13. Grad School Advice Part 2: Building Community

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    ...developing a strong graduate student community and the need for belonging in the scientific environment 3:09...graduate school? - The importance of criticism and feedback 15:38 - 17:06 : Post Grad Plans 17:07 - 18:29 ...
  14. 2022 and 2023: Reflections and Looking Forward

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    ... commitment to be responsive to the community’s needs and our commitment to top notch quality service ...as we grow and change to meet its ever-evolving needs. For now, we have many exciting things planned ...
  15. Developing Transferable Skills During Science Training

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    ...writing, and networking Practice your English if you need to, go to ESL classes Practice your presentation... can), form a peer mentoring group to get real feedback Write whenever you can, find supportive editors...
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