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  1. Genome-wide Screening Using CRISPR

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    .... Figure 1: Like this jar of jellybeans, a pooled CRISPR library is a complex mixture. Pooled libraries...experimental system are absolutely necessary to ensure that you select the correct CRISPR library. Choosing...concentration that is sufficient to generate lentivirus. Be sure to use next-generation sequencing to check the quality...cells gain resistance to drugs and can identify future therapeutic targets for diseases causing uncontrolled...uncontrolled cell growth, such as cancer. Figure 2: The CRISPR library must be amplified (A) to be ...the screen should be independently validated to ensure that the desired modification produces the phenotype...
  2. Don’t FRET: Bimolecular Fluorescence Complementation Makes Visualizing Protein-Protein Interactions Easy

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    ...re tethered to bring them into close proximity (Figure 1). Formation of the complete FP results in a fluorescent...can be detected by fluorescence microscopy. Figure 1: How BiFC works. A split FP (e.g., yellow fluorescent...localization of the studied PIPs. The straightforward nature of BiFC also makes it easier to generate a large...fragments and, preferably, some information about the structures of the tested PIPs. Many split FPs have been ...BiFC experiments only require that you image and measure the fluorescence of a single FP. Your control construct...one another — which means it cannot be used to measure the dissociation of PIPs. Thus, whereas BiFC is...fluorescence complementation (BiFC): A 5-year update and future perspectives. Biotech 53. https://doi.org/10.2144...
  3. An Introduction to Adenovirus

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    ...causing a lack of exposure, a lack of immunity, and then finally a synchronized exposure under these conditions...conditions once the measures were lifted (Servellita et al., 2023).  This anecdote goes toward saying that...certain contexts (Bauzon et al., 2003).        Figure 1: The adenovirus life cycle. Image reused from...31749409. Harrach, B. (2014). Adenoviruses: General Features. In Reference Module in Biomedical Sciences. Elsevier... Undergoing Spontaneous Degeneration in Tissue Culture. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 84(3), 570–573. https:/...type 2 in US children with acute severe hepatitis. Nature, 617(7961), 574–580. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586...
  4. Fluorescent Proteins 101: Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP)

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    ...center of the structure, shielded from quenching by aqueous solvent. This tightly-packed structure explains...Fluorescent Protein (GFP) has likely existed in creatures such as jellyfish for millions of years; however...while still maintaining fluorescence. The protein structure, first reported in 1996, is an eleven β-sheet-...yield for BFP Y145A and H148D Stabilizes the structure of Cerulean derivatives F99S, M153T, V163A Improves...Optogenetics: Scientists can use light to detect, measure, and control molecular signals, cells, and groups...This is a type of flow cytometry that separates mixtures of cells into distinct populations based on fluorescent...
  5. Podcast: A Malawian Professor's Path to Biotech Research

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    ...Kwapata now works as a lecturer in molecular genetics and biotechnology for Horticulture and Forest Crops at... at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He recently received an award from nonprofit...Kingdom ended up working in the life sciences and agriculture 5:47-9:35 : Kingdom's biotechnology research ...transition back to Malawi and Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources 10:30-11:41 : Kingdom on...Seeding Lab's Work with Lilongwe Univeristy of Agriculture and Natural Resources Watch Dr. Kwapata's Speech...
  6. Advancing Biology with Zebrafish: Genetic Tools for Developmental Studies and More

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    ...externally fertilized, transparent progeny (Figure 2). These features give it a leg up (or a fin up?) over other...become such a popular model organism? Zebrafish (Figure 1) were initially recognized as a useful vertebrate... tracing in zebrafish To highlight some of the features that make zebrafish useful, I’ll outline two recent...of foreign DNA. Despite these caveats, several features of zebrafish—including the available genetic resources...compensation triggered by mutant mRNA degradation." Nature 568.7751 (2019): 193. PubMed PMID: 30944477. Farrell...cellular resolution in freely swimming zebrafish." Nature methods 14.11 (2017): 1107. PubMed PMID: 28892088...
  7. CRISPR Activation: A Practical Guide

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    ...engineered CRISPR-Cas9 complex. Nature 517:583–588 . https://doi.org/10.1038/nature14136 Pan J, Meyers RM, Michel...screens can be used to gain insight into protein structure and function (Pan et al., 2018). cDNA libraries... therapeutic targets using CRISPR–Cas9 screens. Nature 568:511–516 . https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-019...C, Hsu PD, Habib N, Gootenberg JS, Nishimasu H, Nureki O, Zhang F (2014) Genome-scale transcriptional ...2018) Interrogation of Mammalian Protein Complex Structure, Function, and Membership Using Genome-Scale Fitness...Zetsche B, Volz SE, Zhang F (2015) A split-Cas9 architecture for inducible genome editing and transcription...
  8. Analyzing CRISPR Editing Results with ICE from Synthego

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    ...exploring nature in the real world. Additional Resources on the Addgene Blog Browse our CRISPR featured topic...frameshift or 21+ bp indel. This score is a useful measure to determine how many of the contributing indels...CRISPR-Cas9 double-strand DNA breaks using SpCas9. More features will be added to the ICE software tool soon. To... To request other nucleases or other features and functionalities, please email [email protected]. ...sequence for the nuclease used. Currently, ICE is configured for Cas9 fromStreptococcus pyogenes (SpCas9)....frameshift or 21+ bp indel. This score is a useful measure for those who are interested in understanding how...
  9. Viral Vectors 101: Preparing Pooled Libraries

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    ...transducing your virus. Let’s start there!     Figure 1: Flowchart showing the process for using pooled...coli are allowed to grow on plates or in liquid culture to amplify the library, followed by DNA isolation... sequencing and further data analysis. Based on Figure 31.5.2 from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27366891... and replicate, then purify the DNA.     Figure 2: A pooled library page with protocols boxed in...is controlled by viral titer, so you’ll need to measure your viral titer before you can transduce your ...with titer, cell type, and other factors, so make sure to put that aliquot to full use! Common conditions...that a cell doesn’t get infected at all. To make sure that every plasmid’s payload is adequately represented...
  10. Plasmids 101: Stringent Regulation of Replication

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    ... host cell's initiation proteins. In nature, such plasmids ensure their propagation by limiting their ...replication in bacteria is carefully regulated to ensure that it occurs at the appropriate time—for example...lower levels of DnaA to get the job done.   Figure 1: DNA melting by DnaA and IHF is the first step...Termination sequences present in the chromosomal DNA ensure that the helicases are released from the DNA once...of the chromosome, ending replication.   Figure 2: Prokaryotic chromosomal replication. Adapted...high, restraining further replication.   Figure 3: Comparison of replication regulation mechanisms...
  11. Plasmids 101: Shuttle Vectors

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    ... there. Make sure you read the instructions for whatever antibiotic you choose to ensure it works in your...shared by every living thing fit onto a single lecture slide. That shared language is the basis of shuttle...are designed to shuttle between species. Figure 1: Shuttle vectors are vectors that can function... your vector between, you should have a plan to ensure it persists in both contexts. For a vector ...This is useful for keeping your eukaryotic cell cultures bacteria-free, but it won’t allow you to select... producer cells, which have the machinery to manufacture infectious viral particles. Those particles are...
  12. New Acoustic Reporter Genes: Ultrasound Imaging of Gene Expression

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    ...for at least 12 hours, or at lower temperatures for longer. Cultures induced with arabinose and colonies...results in the production of air-filled protein nanostructures called gas vesicles, which scatter sound waves..., used in bacteria, expressed poorly at body temperature (37oC) and were too burdensome to express in ...Excess gvpA plasmid added into the transfection mixture in HEK293T cells gave drastic improvement in expression...transfection reagent (e.g. PEI-MAX). Simply cotransfect a mixture of 1248 ng of CMV-gvpA-IRES-BFP plasmid and 954...noninvasive imaging of microorganisms in mammalian hosts. Nature 553, 86–90 (2018). Farhadi, A., Ho, G. H., Sawyer...
  13. Transferable Skills Guide: Career Planning Resources

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    ...or resume). If you receive a card in return, make sure to follow up with a professional “thank you” via...your CV doesn’t necessarily mean that you are a future employee of the company. It does, however, offer...to consider, some of the best options are the Naturejobs Career Expo and the ACS career fair, which are... candidates. If you do receive such a call, make sure to get that person’s contact information and again...when you are looking to change positions in the future. Anyone looking for work in today’s job market ...with you to ease the way. Make connections, and nurture those relationships. Then when you are ready to...job, you’ll be in the best possible position to secure it! Further Reading and Outside Resources http...
  14. Data Freedom: The Expansion of Data Sharing in Research Publications

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    ...datasets with their resultant figures. Instead of providing a “dead end” figure or table, clicking on the ... descriptions, legends and limiting numbers of figures such that many have multiple, complex panels. PLOS...sizes) but images should be unprocessed and in capture format. This raises another issue of proprietary...Other new data initiatives are also taking root. Nature Publishing Group recently launched a publication... and funders. Clearly, it is in our interest to ensure that our data are reproducible and useful to others... alpha isoform of GSK-3 to the same (deserved) stature as the beta isoform. Follow him on Twitter @jwoodgett...
  15. Addgene's Website Update

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    ... biggest change is to our most frequently used feature: the search bar. We’ve changed the colors and centered...to go straight to your materials of interest!   Figure 1: The new search bar.   Pro tip! You can use a...will prompt you to log in or create an account.  Figure 2: The new deposit materials bar New menu Most ...website without scrolling up and down the page.  Figure 3: The Education & Tools menu Further down What...look and a fresh new friend: Antibody of the Day!  Figure 4: The plasmid, viral prep, and antibody of the...t take our word for it — check out all the new features and designs addgene.org! And when you’re finished...
  16. Inntags: Innovative Protein Epitope Tagging

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    ... "Inntags: small self-structured epitopes for innocuous protein tagging." Nature methods (2015). PubMed...each tagged protein must be tested carefully to ensure it retains the attributes of the native protein...Georgieva et al. to develop new tags with defined 3D structures less likely to compromise protein folding and...Due to their limited effects on native protein structure, inntags may become the tags of choice for examining...correlation for protein localization in mammalian cells." Nature methods 10.4 (2013): 315-323. Pubmed PMID: 23435261...
  17. Let There Be LITE Plasmids

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    ...Addgene’s repository for use in neurons, both in culture and in living brain tissue. “The brain is such ... that’s exactly what the LITEs now enable. In a Nature paper introducing the optogenetic tool, Konermann...said in MIT’s press release. In an accompanying Nature News & Views Andreas Möglich and Peter Hegemann...of transcription occurs within minutes of light exposure. Third, the response can be graded with light ...applied non-invasively, its use is not restricted to cultured cells but extends to freely moving animals, as...endogenous transcription and epigenetic states." Nature. 500, 472–476 (22 August 2013).   , with the ...
  18. Harnessing Bacterial Toxins for Allelic Exchange

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    ... each requires selection. These two steps are (Figure 1): The initial plasmid integration step (the ...antibiotic resistance marker from the vector (abR, Figure 1). The resolution step (“double crossover”) which...for the loss of a specific phenotype (using sacB, Figure 1, further discussed below).  Counter-selectable...frequently requires considerable optimization to ensure strong counter-selection. Anecdotally, there is... of two visible blue or magenta chromoproteins (Figure 2) (Liljeruhm et al., 2018). This system is a nice...aeruginosa genome with two-step allelic exchange." Nature protocols 10.11 (2015): 1820. PubMed PMID: 26492139...of bacterial genomes using CRISPR-Cas systems." Nature biotechnology31.3 (2013): 233. PubMed PMID: 23360965...
  19. Targeting HIV-1 with CRISPR: Shock and Kill or Cut it Out?

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    ... just hides in latently infected cells. To truly cure HIV-1, researchers need to vanquish these hidden...for HIV-1 patients. However, ART is not an HIV-1 cure. In patients who stop ART, viral levels will soon... the percentage of cells with activated HIV-1, measured via HIV-1 promoter-driven GFP expression. In cell...target sequence. Kaminski et al. next tested their procedure in HIV-1 infected T-cells to see if they could...therapies target HIV-1 at the level of protein structure, CRISPR gRNAs require DNA sequence-specific binding... note that these experiments were done in cell culture, and the cells infected with HIV-1 only after stable...papers present tantalizing evidence that an HIV-1 cure may be within our reach. Similar studies have shown...
  20. Five Popular Model Organisms, Part 2

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    ...mammalian evolution. Nature 428, 493–521 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/nature02426 Iannaccone, P. M., ...processes and developments. Model organisms often feature genetic, physiological, or developmental characteristics...laboratory settings. One of its most attractive features is its stability and easily obtainable growing...axolotl has the ability to regenerate complex structures such as limbs, the spinal cord, and internal ...disease research. One of their most attractive features are their eggs. Frog eggs are large, opaque, and...genomics study in bacteria with superior performance. Nature Communications, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467...
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