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TypeBlog Post... more from the authors in this blog post. Figure 2: iGluSnFR3 displays enhanced brightness, expression...screen (Koveal et al. 2022). Lactate is a key metabolite in glycolysis, so this sensor will be a valuable...valuable tool to study cellular physiology and metabolism under various conditions. LiLac has improved response...going viral! In addition to the viral preps noted above for iGluSnFR3 and JEDI-2P, several biosensors already...innovation next year! Did we miss any? Let us know about your favorite new biosensor plasmids in the comments...
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Plasmids 101: Biotinylation
TypeBlog Post...Nutr, 129 (2009a): 477–484. PubMed PMID: 10064313. 2. Chapman-Smith, A., & Cronan, J. E. “The enzymatic...uses of biotinylation in molecular biology! Learn about in vivo biotinylation of bacterial fusion proteins...covalently attached to the active site of key metabolic enzymes including biotin carboxylase and decarboxylases... organic acids to produce important cellular metabolites. Biotin acts as a carboxyl carrier from one compound...such as gluconeogenesis, lipogenesis, amino acid metabolism and energy transduction. Biotinylation is the... -
Molecular Biology Reference
TypeGuide...indicated, the antibiotic powder can be dissolved in dH 2 0. Addgene recommends making 1000X stock solutions...human genome with restriction enzymes would yield about two million DNA fragments, which is far too many...the molecular biologist’s toolbox. To learn more about different types of cloning methods check out our...restriction enzyme digestion. For more information about restriction enzymes check out NEB's website . Insert...endogenous expression levels). For more information about promoters, both bacterial and eukaryotic, as well...can be replicated easily and efficiently in a laboratory setting. Stable - Plasmids are stable long-term...codon. Below you will find helpful resource tables about the genetic code. This table includes the nucleotide... -
CRISPR 101: Any Base Transversion Editors
TypeBlog Post...of concept for further development. Figure 2: Mechanisms of deaminase-based adenine transversion...In our last post, we talked about the first base transversion editors: CGBEs, or C → G Base Editors. ...apyrimidinic sites and abbreviated as AP sites. A collaborative team from the David Liu and Dali Li labs reported... CRISPR 101: Cytosine Transversion Editors Read about four base editor reporters Resources on Addgene.org... -
Harnessing Bacterial Toxins for Allelic Exchange
TypeBlog Post...two visible blue or magenta chromoproteins (Figure 2) (Liljeruhm et al., 2018). This system is a nice confirmation... a sucrase that converts sucrose into a toxic metabolite. Cells that have undergone a double crossover...confirmation of successful single crossover – after about 48 hours, the resulting colonies turn subtly blue...blog posts Find our CRISPR blog posts Learn more about Lambda Red recombineering Resources on Addgene.... -
Quick Guide to Near-Infrared Fluorescent Proteins
TypeBlog Post... iRFP713, % Oligomeric state Photo-stabilityc, t1/2, s pKa Brightness in HeLa cells vs. iRFP713, % d ...in eukaryotic cells as an intermediate of heme metabolism (Shemetov et al, 2017). Modern state-of-the-art...reporters and biosensors NIR reporters can tell us about cellular events via fluorescence changes occurring...NIR-GECOs were developed based on mIFP6. Learn more about the characteristics, performance, and applications... -
Plasmids 101: Gibson Assembly and Other Long-Homology Based Cloning Methods
TypeBlog Post... Methods 2009; 6, 343-345. PubMed PMID: 19363495. 2. Wang JW, Wang A, Li K, Wang B, Jin S, Reiser M, Lockey...the annealed and filled-in gaps The great part about this mix of enzymes is that they can all work at...the standard Gibson assembly techniques described above, this resulted in the direct and seamless cloning...Blog Browse All of Our Plasmids 101 Posts Read About Other Cloning Techniques Additional Resources on... -
Protocol - How to Streak a Plate
TypeProtocol...streak #2. Using a third sterile pipette tip, toothpick, or sterilized loop, drag through streak #2 and spread...resistance and your initials. Labeling within a laboratory setting is important for organization, and it...a section of the plate, as shown in the diagram above, to create streak #1. Pro-Tips Hold your tooth pick... -
CRISPR Library Amplification
TypeProtocol... recover, set up overnight growth (Estimated time 2-3 hours) Transformation should be performed at the... day to ensure that growth times are limited. Day 2: Harvest cells and purify DNA (Estimated time 3-4 ... Tubes should contain a total of 5 mL (3 mL SOC + 2 mL transformed Endura from two separate transformations...has been absorbed by the agar. This usually takes 1-2 minutes. Critical Be careful not to rip or shred the...incubation if needed. Place 100 mL sterile LB at 4 ℃. Day 2 (morning) Before beginning, prechill at least four...pellet. The total weight of each pellet should be ~1-2 g. Pro-Tip Make sure to weigh the empty tube beforehand...require modifications dictated by the originating laboratory for optimal results. If you obtained the pooled... -
Molecular Biology Protocol - Restriction Digest of Plasmid DNA
TypeProtocol...s) Buffer BSA (if recommended by manufacturer) dH 2 O up to total volume Pro-Tips The amount of DNA that... 10x Buffer 3 µL 10x BSA (if recommended) x µL dH 2 O (to bring total volume to 30µL) The amount of restriction...from 45 mins to overnight. For diagnostic digests, 1-2 hours is often sufficient. For digests with >1 µg ...more at (Link opens in a new window) NEB's website about star activity . If you are digesting a large number... -
Fluorescent Proteins 101: GFP Fusion Proteins - Making the Right Connection
TypeBlog Post..., whereas the mVenus-APT1 fusion does not (figure 2). In the mVenus-APT1, a lipidation motif, which is...limitations is the size of GFP: ~240 amino acids or about 28 kDa. GFP and its homologues have a beta-barrel... -
Targeting HIV-1 with CRISPR: Shock and Kill or Cut it Out?
TypeBlog Post...excise the HIV-1 genome from every infected cell and 2. prevent reinfection of those cells. Kaminski et al...reservoirs, chronic inflammation, and negative metabolic effects of ART. Why can’t the body mount an immune... -
Four Ways to Package Transgenes That Exceed the Size Limit of Adeno-associated Virus
TypeBlog Post...improvement in muscle physiological performance. 2. Trans-splicing Overview: For trans-plicing, splice...first time AAV user Learn about how AAV is used in retinal gene therapy Learn about the parts of an AAV transfer... -
Hot Plasmids: Summer 2024
TypeBlog Post... from damage (Abe & Lim, 2024). Figure 2: A) When proteins (blue) interact with the air-water...transcriptional silencing (Nuñez et al., 2021). Now, in a collaboration with the Vallabh/Minikel Lab, the Weissman Lab... -
Antibodies 101: Multiplex Immunofluorescence
TypeBlog Post...signal separately for each target. Figure 2: Examples of simultaneous multiplex IF labeling of...to label the rat brain sample shown in Figure 2A above, Andrews et al. used the following combination of... -
A Guide to Getting Started in Undergrad Research
TypeBlog Post...Bachelor's degree Generally a short-term position (1-2 years) Often a gap-year position taken to transition...dig deep Talk to your professors about their research, and learn about what makes them excited to do what...sciences), people conduct research to answer questions about how the world works. As scientists, we probe beyond...curious person. I like to ask questions and think about the best way to answer those questions. I’ve met...enjoy, is worthwhile and can help us make decisions about what we want to do in the future. How do I get started...sense of what kind of research you would be excited about. I know quite a few friends who opted to join labs... a lot out there worth exploring! Being excited about the science allows you to ask more interesting questions... -
9 tips for a successful postdoctoral experience
TypeBlog Post...ask new and interesting questions in your own lab. 2. Seek multiple mentors during your postdoc At the ...Nature and Science, for example). This blog post is about how to get the most out of your postdoctoral training...your new model? PFs need to be regularly thinking about manuscripts. The other items will follow. If you...this is a strong indicator that this person cares about your science and your development. Taken together...Researchers face a fundamental conflict. Science is about exploration, discovering new information. There ...many PFs are reluctant to give talks or posters about their research. They dread giving a departmental...manuscript reviews, etc. You'll also meet future collaborators and get access to unpublished information and... -
Antibodies 101: Introduction to Antibodies
TypeBlog Post...Single-chain variable fragment (ScFv) Figure 2: Comparison between the IgG antibody and scFv. ...is referred to as an antigen. You can learn more about antibodies in our Antibodies 101 animation, What... expressing this protein. Read on to learn more about antibodies and how to use them in the lab! Parts...lots is a big concern. You can find more details about polyclonal antibodies on our Antibodies 101: Polyclonal...not necessarily what you are getting. Learn more about monoclonal antibodies here. Recombinant antibodies... as well as compare between samples. Learn more about flow cytometry. Cell and tissue labeling Antibodies...Additional resources on the Addgene blog: Read about another reagent sharing platform for antibodies,... -
Pipetting Protocol
TypeProtocol...right. Pipette Dispense Volume P2 0.2 to 2 µL P10 1 to 10 µL P20 2 to 20 µL P100 10 to 100 µL P200 20 to ...Learn about selecting the correct pipettor and pipette tip, how to dispense liquids, and how to handle...liquid (think: 0.1 µL to 1 mL). When working in a laboratory, properly dispensing liquid ensures the accuracy...100 from top to bottom (as shown in the picture above), while 650 µL would read as 065. P200: The first...100 from top to bottom (as shown in the picture above), while 95 µL would read as 095. P20: The first ...10 µL would read as 100 (as shown in the picture above), while 2.2 µL would read as 022. P2: The first ...1 µL would read as 100 (as shown in the picture above), while 0.5 µL would read as 050. Each volume display... -
Finding Your Perfect Job After University
TypeBlog Post...experience in cancer research After graduating with a 2:1 BSc in Molecular Biology (roughly a B average in...really passionate about during my degree. I loved parasitology. However, when I enquired about roles in this...with an overview of my experience and how I felt about the different positions to enable them to decide...