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  1. Plasmids 101: Sequence and Ligation Independent Cloning (SLIC)

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    ...back” overhangs, they can be annealed, forming a circular product with four nicks easily repairable by the...terminators. Another potential issue is sequence similarity. If fragments in a multicomponent assembly have...its low cost makes it ideal for researchers doing large amounts of cloning. Assembly is scarless, unlike...Protocol Gibson Assembly Blog Post Choosing a Molecular Cloning Technique Choosing Your Perfect Plasmid...
  2. Behind the scenes: Addgene’s new search engine and more

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    ...Elasticsearch to support the different usage patterns the larger team identified. The basic function of a search...scientific domain in general and of our data in particular and our deep understanding of Addgene’s customer...categorization of our information in order to more granularly customize the search engine, and a scoping mechanism...depositors (see below). Even if the user experience is similar, the way the software searches through our catalog...
  3. Viral Vectors 101: Viruses as Biological Tools

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    ...in the host. Adenoviruses can deliver relatively large cargo inserts (>8 kb). Adeno-associated viruses...subject delivery, as immunogenicity was previously a large barrier for gene therapy. In fact, AAV gene therapies...multiple diseases, including hemophilia B and spinal muscular atrophy.   Type of Virus Pros Cons Retrovirus...High Gene Expression Infects Non-Dividing Cells Large Packaging Capacity (>8kb) High Transduction Efficiency...
  4. CRISPR 101: Non-Homologous End Joining

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    ...deletions) if NHEJ joins the distal ends together. Similarly, it may be possible to direct insertion of an ...is a member of the curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology, the Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics...Generated by Canonical Nonhomologous End-Joining. Molecular Cell 55:829–842 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molcel... CRISPR Libraries Offer Genome-Wide Control for Large-Scale Functional Screens        ...
  5. Plasmids 101: Yeast Vectors

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    ... thus contain complex internal cell structures similar to those of plants and animals. Unlike bacteria...plasmid copy number within the bacterial cell. Similarly, the specific ORI elements included within a yeast... Yeast Episomal plasmids (YEp): These are most similar to bacterial plasmids and are considered “high ... the inability of an organism to synthesize a particular organic compound required for its growth. Many...
  6. Lighting Up Cell Signaling with Photoswitchable Kinases

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    ...threonine kinase with a similar 3D structure to MEK1, but Raf1 and CDK5 have less similarity. For these three...versions of MEK1, MEK2, Raf1, and CDK5 all behave similarly to their endogenous counterparts. Additionally...This system also allows precise modulating of a particular arm of the signaling pathway (i.e. everything...
  7. Rosella: A Fluorescent pH-Biosensor for Studying Autophagy

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    ...phosphatase activity: In yeast, the PHO8 gene encodes a vacuolar alkaline phosphatase. Normally PHO8 is synthesized...active enzyme. Pho8 phosphatase activity or the molecular weight shift of Pho8 from its uncleaved to cleaved...than tracking generic autophagy markers. It’s particularly useful for comparing bulk autophagy vs. mitophagy...Rosella: A fluorescent pH-biosensor for reporting vacuolar turnover of cytosol and organelles in yeast. Autophagy...
  8. Visualizing Protein Turnover In Situ

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    ...setup we can observe the whole population of one particular protein in neurons or in any other cell type....attended a scientific symposium called Horizons in Molecular Biology. This annual symposium is organized by...them at the MPI in Frankfurt am Main and perform similar experiments. Visualizing newly synthesized proteins...interests, suspected to interact, are added to a cellular sample. Both antibodies have a short antibody ...
  9. Addgene's Tips for Plasmid Quality Control

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    ...Determining which features to verify will depend on the particular plasmid you are working with, but, in most cases... the backbone into the insert. If the insert is large, we may only check the 5’ and 3’ ends to verify ...which is critical for the efficient handling of large numbers of samples. When we grow overnight cultures...submission instructions. As for the analysis of a large number of sequencing reactions, you can make your...
  10. New Tool for Lineage Tracing: The ClonTracer Library

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    ...actually really research oriented [and] somewhat similar to an academic research environment” with a strong...forward and reverse primers). The abundance of a particular barcode sequence then corresponds to the abundance...multiple replicate populations, they found that similar barcodes consistently made up the majority of the...Vivo Pharmacology at Novartis Oncology and is particularly interested in applying what we have learned ...
  11. Plasmids 101: Golden Gate Cloning

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    ...of fragments, or the ligation of very small/very large fragments, these problems can be overcome by screening...method, but can be assembled with Golden Gate. The popular Gateway cloning system produces constructs with...leveraged the power of Golden Gate cloning into a modular cloning strategy. Sometimes referred to as MoClo...101: Multiplex Expression of gRNAs Choosing a Molecular Cloning Technique  ...
  12. Virus Protocol - Generating Stable Cell Lines

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    ...cells for mycoplasma (Link opens in a new window) regularly Do not over or under-grow your cells. Thaw a new...well (0 µL lentivirus, above) are dying. Perform regular media changes and monitor the growth of the cells...selection. It is important to monitor these cells regularly and replace the cell media. Cell death by some...cells in the culture, so it is important to do regular media changes and maintain optimal growth conditions... or removed from the culture, check the cells regularly to confirm transgene expression. As polyclonal... individual wells become confluent, expand into larger vessels. A confluent well of a 6-well dish can ...
  13. How to Prepare for an Industry Interview

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    ... your interview The STAR interview method is a popular way to answer behavioral interview questions. STAR...key decision. Even deciding to stop pursuing a particular line of research is a deliverable. Find 10 steps...answers rings true for you, go ahead and give a similar answer in a following interview. Expect to be tired...codes for interviews. You can also ask HR for clarification on the dress code for the interview. Greet each...
  14. Adeno Associated Virus (AAV) for Cell and Gene Therapy

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    ...avenues for therapeutics that treat disease at the molecular level. For instance, if a disease is caused by...vectors derived from AAV have recently gained popularity as they are uniquely suited gene delivery vehicles...hemophilia B, LPL deficiency, Cystic fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s disease, and HIV. A notable...on gene therapy for viral infections. She is particularly passionate about HIV cure research and science...
  15. Science communication: 9 Strategies to Get Your Foot in the Door

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    ...skills Take the DIY approach and start a blog. Stellar talents like Ed Yong jumpstarted their science ..., Scientific American or National Geographic. Similarly, media fellowships from the British Science Association...provides a peak into their day-to-day business with popular work experiences of 3-10 days. And the Society ... Media Production at Imperial College London. Similarly, the University of Cardiff offers an MSc in Science...
  16. Hot Plasmids February 2024

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    ...edit due to toxicity from electroporation or poor cellular entry with other transfection methods. The Junwei...mStayGold (Ando et al., 2023). This variant has similar photostability and brightness compared to the original...Ando, R., et al. (2023). StayGold variants for molecular fusion and membrane-targeting applications. Nature...with neuron bias observed in young macaques and vascular bias in mature marmosets. CAP-Mac also robustly...
  17. Viral Vectors 101: Virus Safety

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    ... than GFP. Similarly, if the viral vector carries an shRNA to a gene essential for cellular function, ...Viruses have become a regular part of basic biological research as well as clinical therapy. These biological...classified as a BSL-1 safety level. Adenovirus is similar to AAV in that it does not integrate into the host...
  18. Engaging with science and society at pgEd

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    ...and how you can set yourself on a path towards a similar position. How pgEd broadens the conversation about...bench scientist completing my graduate studies in molecular biology and epigenetics. So, I sought out a number...be understood by those who are not experts in particular scientific fields. As scientists, many of us ...Find all of our science communication posts Extracurricular activities for a strong science career path...
  19. Adenoviral Vector Production and Troubleshooting

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    ...can be produced at high titers, can accommodate large transgenes, transduce quiescent and dividing cells...increasing cloning capacity to ~12 Kb. The ever popular pAdEasy system belongs to this category. 3rd Gen...plasmid (~1 week): The AdEasyTM system is the most popular method for creating adenoviral vector constructs...ultracentrifugation to separate rAdV from other cellular debris. Purified high-titer rAdV is then dialyzed...
  20. Design Tips for Prime Editing

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    ...need to design and optimize a pegRNA for your particular edit. These tips are a great starting point: ...also allows certain unintended edits to escape cellular surveillance. To limit unintended incorporation... from degradation. When designing epegRNAs with large structured motifs like mpknot, use the pegRNA Linker...Enhanced prime editing systems by manipulating cellular determinants of editing outcomes. Cell, 184(22...
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