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  1. The Future of Research Symposium Boston 2015

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    ...Academic Data and the Labor Market. For more information on the symposium as a whole and for registration...system operates and functions” “Complete lack of information on number of postdocs” “Postdocs are really hired...discuss where better data is needed to help shape and inform the overall structure of the biomedical research...clear that many important questions, areas for informed discussion, debate, and data collection still ...PMCID: PMC3342243. 4. Mathur, Ambika, et al. "Transforming training to reflect the workforce." Science ...
  2. 5 Tips for Troubleshooting Viral Transductions

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    ...do anything. Viruses are complicated and they perform complex biological tasks, both of which are factors...you’re unsure about the integrity of your virus, perform a diagnostic restriction enzyme digest and compare...transfected packaging cells. This check can be performed routinely and without disrupting the flow of your...viral vector. This antibiotic selection can be performed approximately 72 hours after transfection and ...Another method of ensuring viral production is to perform PCR against components of the viral vector using...
  3. Gaining Leadership Skills Volunteering at a Professional Organization

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    ...previous formats but I learnt to overcome the personal frustration and submit reports in the format requested...and I made a point of sticking to deadlines and performing the work I agreed upon (just as I would in my...on behalf of the Advocacy Committee would change format depending on the particular style and requirements...Boston University School of Medicine and is the former Chair of the Advocacy Committee at the National...
  4. Hot Plasmids: Winter 2025

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    ...biophysics By Mike Lacy In order to study the conformational dynamics of the motor protein kinesin-1, the...Kinesin-1 is highly flexible and adopts an open conformation in the absence of cargo. bioRxiv 2024.12.20.629623... Figure 4: ONE-GO biosensors measure the formation of Gα-GTP by BRET. The biosensor consists of a...signaling in primary cells. The authors used this platform to assay dozens of GPCRs across many cell types...context-dependent GPCR activity with a universal biosensor platform. Cell, 187(6), 1527–1546.e25. doi: https://doi.org...
  5. 3D Printing Meets CRISPR Cas9

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    ... Jinek structure had caught the protein in a conformation that was not “poised for cleavage”. Jacob computationally...way. We represented the Cas9 protein in a surface format made of rock-hard, inflexible plaster. As a result...of all proteins in general, and the amazing conformational flexibility that the Cas9 protein must have...suggests the potential of this protein to undergo conformational shifts. This backbone model of Cas9 is based... the middle of the night dreaming about the conformational gymnastics that this protein must undergo as...
  6. PhD Applications After COVID

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    ...universities!) This guide tells you how to use online platforms, such as Zoom, to determine if a program is the... yours does and then use that time! Different platforms have different quirks, so remember to practice...become a new way to allow you to get important information about the campus even if you can’t visit. By ... days during my midterm exams. Using the online format, I didn’t have to worry about traveling during ...interviews. I also had universities change their format of interview from a travel day to an online call...
  7. Adenoviral Delivery of CRISPR/Cas9 Aims to Expand Genome Editing to Primary Cells

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    ...Cas9 ribonucleoprotein complexes into transformed and non-transformed cells yielded rates of targeted mutagenesis...introduction of DNA into therapeutically relevant, non-transformed mammalian cells. These viral vector systems also...This technology therefore represents a potential platform that could be realized via simple switching of...with your CRISPR/Cas9 research! To find more information about the adenoviral delivery of CRISPRS/Cas9...
  8. Tips for Using BLAST to Verify Plasmids

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    ...want to select one (or both) depending on the information you want to verify. We will delve into these ...sequences is probably the fastest BLAST search to perform and will save you time compared to other types ...name into the Organism box. This small piece of information can significantly reduce your wait time for blastn...parameter, as this will affect the amount of time to perform the search as well as the overall alignment results...sequences, particularly for comparing different isoforms. In addition to our favorites, there are a number...
  9. Transferable Skills Guide: External Collaborations

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    ...found that many researchers feel that they lack formal training in a variety of transferable skills. At... connect the imaging community and to create a platform for discussions and potential collaborations. ...loads of opportunities to create communities, platforms, and to be a part of projects that connect people...someone else has realized this too. Begin with informal conversations about your ideas and don’t be afraid...realize. Being at a university provides the perfect platform for practicing initiative and for training in ...
  10. Harnessing TnpB for Genome Editing: A Compact and Versatile Tool for Your Research

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    ...TnpB-mediated genome editing, and two of our top-performing constructs are now available through Addgene ...immediately downstream of the TAM. This RNA-DNA hybrid formation recruits TnpB to the site and activates its nuclease... your reverse complement guide (see Figure 1). Perform standard phosphorylation and annealing of the two... or M13R as the sequencing primer. Step 7: Transformation Your confirmed plasmid is now ready for Agrobacterium-mediated...Agrobacterium-mediated, biolistic, or PEG-mediated transformation into plant cells. Conclusion & Future Directions...
  11. Plasmids 101: Broad Host Range Plasmids

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    ...natural plasmids and how they function in nature can inform us on how to create better recombinant vectors....scientific community, as they allow for simplified transformation processes, and can be used by scientists across...species in which they are known to replicate. Information sourced from Lale et al 2011 and Jain and Srivastava...Gram-negative  Alcaligenes eutrophus, Bartonella bacilliformis, Bordetella spp., Brucella spp., Caulobacter...Plasmids 101: What is a Plasmid?  Plasmids 101: Transformation, Transduction, Bacterial Conjugation, and Tranfection...
  12. The PAM Requirement and Expanding CRISPR Beyond SpCas9

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    ...novel PAM recognition In 2015, Keith Joung’s lab performed a series of positive selection screens in bacteria...protein adapted for genome engineering was Cas12a (formerly Cpf1), a nuclease that generates double strand...strand breaks in target genes resulting in the formation of “sticky ends” rather than the blunt ends created...offer additional targeting flexibility. Cas13a (formerly C2c2) has been adapted for targeted RNA cleavage... an intrinsically high-fidelity genome-editing platform. Genome Biol 19: . https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059...
  13. Advancing Biology with Zebrafish: Genetic Tools for Developmental Studies and More

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    ...manipulation. Tools for gene manipulation together with information about the genome are powerful resources for investigating...zebrafish-specific gene expression databases that provide information about when and where genes are active in developing...Model Organism Database ZFIN actively curates information on mutants and other resources. Targeted gene...hours, the externally fertilized zebrafish zygote transforms into an organism with a clearly established body...tracing can help elucidate the gene networks that transform zygotes into adults and explain how signaling ...
  14. CRISPR 101: Which Cas9 Do I Choose for My CRISPR Experiment?

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    ...as NYN, but with a slightly lower efficiency. Information on even more alternative PAM Cas9s can be found...deaminase to where the edit is desired, and it performs the programmed edit within the editing window ...with this tool is that the desired edit will be performed on all relevant bases within the editing window...affect gene expression? dCas9 can be used as a platform to deliver various cargo to a specific DNA locus...Browse plasmids by model organism, here).  More information on the various delivery systems can be found ...
  15. Antibiotic Resistance: An Old Solution but a New Problem

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    ...which ones aren't?     This video shows how to perform a Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion test and check bacteria...life-threatening, treatment will often begin before this information becomes available. For routine infections, like...testing for antibiotic resistance isn’t commonly performed because resistance in these infections is so rare...bacteria from one person to the next. For more information and tips on preventing the spread of antibiotic...Wellcome Trust & HM Government (2016). 2. CDC Information Pages on Antibiotics 3. WHO Antimicrobial Resistance...
  16. CRISPR 101: Validating Your Genome Edit

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    ...analysis is performed yielding a graph of edits in the input population or clone.   How to perform a TIDE... editing. (2019) Bioinformatics 36:2001–2008. https://doi.org/10.1093/bioinformatics/btz867 Haeussler ...homology-directed repair events, or maybe you’re performing a single base pair edit with a prime editor. ...
  17. Multiple Plasmids at a Low Price: Kits from Addgene

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    ...FREQ Seq PUF Assembly Kit Below you’ll find information about what these kits contain, how they can be...However, it can be difficult to compare their performance, as most translation initiation sequences are...translation system. The gene set was carefully chosen to perform statistically relevant benchmarking of cell-free...size and expression level can be conveniently performed through the N-terminal eGFP tag carried on all...paired-end read flow cells. FREQ-Seq is an open source platform and the libraries can be generated in a cost-effective...
  18. We’re Going Viral This Week!

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    ..., an open platform for scientists using AAV to find and contribute experimental information, such as titer...our Twitter feed will be full of viral vector information. Each day, we’ll cover a different topic as shown...Follow the hashtag #AddgeneGoesViral to find information on the basics of viral vectors, applications,...
  19. Export Control Regulations Lifted for Plasmids Containing Rabies and VSV-G Genes

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    ...virus G protein; see depositing paper for more information Miguel Sena-Esteves pcDNA-SADB19L Contains...RNA polymerase; see depositing paper for more information Edward Callaway   For researchers in countries...writing (Feb. 6, 2025), and we strive to keep our information updated, export controls and regulations are ...email [email protected] for the most-up-to-date information on shipping plasmids to your country. Curious...
  20. Plasmids 101: How to Name Your Plasmid in 3 Easy Steps

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    ...what your plasmid contains and other important information. Tip: A lowercase "p" is often used as the first...name in your plasmid name. This simple piece of information can often convey many important details. Once...Vector Database. Step 2: Insert name  Include information about the insert in your plasmid name. This is...can be used just by reading the name. For more information about plasmid features and tips you can use in...
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