...-24 bases 40-60% G/C content Start and end with 1-2 G/C pairs Melting temperature (Tm) of 50-60°C Primer... Protocols Designing Primers How to Design a Primer You may also like...Tips on designing primers for PCR Protocols...Cloning by PCR Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Primer Design for PCR Oligonucleotide primers are necessary when... when running a PCR reaction. One needs to design primers that are complementary to the template region.... They are synthesized chemically by joining nucleotides together. One must selectively block and unblock... the primer usually has stretches of several nucleotides. Also, both of the 3’ ends of the hybridized ...

... more from the authors in this blog post. Figure 2: iGluSnFR3 displays enhanced brightness, expression...Addgene’s catalog is a new class of sensors for neuropeptides and neurotransmitters. Motivated to develop ...GPCRs recognizing various neurotransmitters, neuropeptides and other ligands - almost A to Z! - from ATP...a new preprint, Jared Toettcher and colleagues describe pYtags, a modular system for monitoring specific... tool for monitoring RTK signaling.  Figure 4: Design of pYtag fluorescent biosensors for monitoring ...iGECInano plasmids here!   Matlashov ME, et al. Design and Initial Characterization of a Small Near-Infrared...intermediate affinities from 40 to 140 mM. These new designs greatly broaden the options for potassium biosensors...

... infected cell and 2. prevent reinfection of those cells. Kaminski et al. designed gRNAs to target the...the virus doesn’t completely disappear; it just hides in latently infected cells. To truly cure HIV-1,... dCas9-SAM to activate HIV-1 transcription and destroy infected cells, the other using wild-type Cas9 ...Why can’t the body mount an immune response to destroy these reservoirs? Essentially, the immune system...enhance transcriptional activation. Zhang et al. designed multiple gRNAs to target the 5’ long terminal ...could be used to combat this problem, just as ART includes multiple drugs to lower the odds of developing...strategy may be a better option than direct cleavage. Despite the potential difficulties in translating these...

..., whereas the mVenus-APT1 fusion does not (figure 2). In the mVenus-APT1, a lipidation motif, which is...any DNA sequence in the way that they like, the design and engineering of fusion proteins is relatively...fusion proteins and highlight some aspects of their design.  Protein size and shape matters The green fluorescent...necessary for post-translational modifications. Despite these potential issues, GFP has been used successfully...consist of random amino acid sequences or (ii) designed to form an inert, unstructured peptide and therefore...C-terminus of the fluorescent protein. I prefer to describe the different parts of the fusion from N- to C-terminus...2011).  Although structural information may guide design, it is advisable to generate multiple constructs...

...as the protocol remains the same.    Figure 2: Microscopy-based antibody experiments should include...controls and be able to use this information to design thoughtfully and thoroughly controlled experiments...is generally a sample or group that will have a desired response. For example, if you are studying the ...sample, the antibody binds specifically to its desired target (purple) and nonspecifically through the...The Preimmune serum control will not bind to the desired target but will bind nonspecifically through the...the Fc, allowing you to detect this undesirable interaction. When non-specific interactions are suspected...nonspecifically with positively charged groups, such as aldehydes in fixed samples. To address this, block positively...

...two visible blue or magenta chromoproteins (Figure 2) (Liljeruhm et al., 2018). This system is a nice confirmation...scarless mutations, ones that don’t leave any undesired scars in the chromosome. These methods roughly... recombination enzymes can also accomplish the desired genomic modification. This technique is frequently...resolution step (“double crossover”) which leads to the desired mutation and excision of the vector backbone. This...the pDS132 MCS with a versatile, synthetic MCS (designed with the help of the DNA tuner program) (Latynski...purified amplicons upstream and downstream of the desired deletion directly into cut vector with excellent... of interest, from the day primers arrive, the desired chromosomal modification can be made in 5 days....

...PCR tube Ice Bucket 2 μL Template DNA (10 ng-500 ng) 5 μl 10X Taq buffer with MgCl 2 1 μl dNTP mix (10 ... reagents on ice): 2 μL Template DNA (10 ng-500 ng) 5 μl 10X Taq buffer with MgCl 2 1 μl dNTP mix (10 ...normally sterile dH 2 O. To make a 100uM stock of any primer, add a number of µl of dH 2 O equal to the number...annealing temperature step-wise by 1-2°C. The rate of DNA synthesis is ~1-2 kb/min. The extension time can ...work adequately. Divalent cations such as Mg 2+ and Mn 2+ stabilize the buffer solution. These cations...Sterile dH 2 O 0.2 μL Taq DNA Polymerase (5 units/μL) PCR Machine Agarose Gel Procedure Primer Design and PCR...PCR to work efficiently. Taq Buffer with MgCl 2 : Provides an optimal and stable chemical environment for...

...worn outside of the BSL-2 area. BSL-2 laboratories must be clearly marked as “BSL-2.” The names and contact...protocol provides information for both biosafety level 1 (BSL-1) and biosafety level 2 (BSL-2). The purpose...in addition to BSL-2 guidelines below, including PPE protocols . Working in a BSL-2 laboratory requires...Staphylococcus aureus or Vibrio cholerae . BSL-2 includes all of the precautions needed in BSL-1, along...pouring down the drain. Solid BSL-2 waste can be collected in designated biohazardous waste containers that... steps to ensure you are working in BSL-1 and BSL-2 labs safely. Protocols... Biosafety Levels One and Two (BSL-1 and BSL-2) Intro to the Lab Bench Check out more protocols and videos...

...of concept for further development. Figure 2: Mechanisms of deaminase-based adenine transversion...an abasic site. Like in most other base editor designs, the Cas9 nicks the non-edited strand to encourage...

...variety of environmental conditions, and double every 2 hours. Yeast are also the first eukaryotic genome ...difficult and time consuming. GAL4/UAS was first described in 1993 by Norbert Perrimon’s lab and has been...

...become a valuable asset yourself.     Fig 2: A diagram of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Model, courtesy...even better. The Thomas Kilmann Conflict Model describes 5 basic approaches to conflict resolution based...

... iRFP713, % Oligomeric state Photo-stabilityc, t1/2, s pKa Brightness in HeLa cells vs. iRFP713, % d ...Biol 24, 758-766 e753 (2017). Baloban, M. et al. Designing brighter near-infrared fluorescent proteins: insights...

...materials D.2 Screening for inserts E. Producing Lentiviral Particles E.1 Recommended materials E.2 Protocol...Published articles H.2 Web resources I. Appendix I.1 Sequence of pLKO.1 TRC-Cloning Vector I.2 Recipes I.3 Warranty...VWR: #7177-48-2. Use at 100 μg/mL. Carbenicillin VWR: #80030-956. Use at 100 μg/mL. C.2 Annealing Oligos...oligo 5 μL Reverse oligo 5 μL 10x NEB buffer 2 35 μL ddH 2 O Incubate for 4 minutes at 95°C in a PCR machine...buffer 1 1 μL AgeI add ddH 2 O to bring to 50 μL final volume Incubate at 37°C for 2 hours. Purify with Qiaquick...buffer for EcoRI 1 μL EcoRI 14 μL ddH 2 O Incubate at 37°C for 2 hours. Run digested DNA on 0.8% low melting... For a standard T4 ligation, mix: 2 μL annealed oligo from step C.2 20 ng digested pLKO.1 TRC-cloning ...

...phosphate monobasic monohydrate (NaH 2 PO 4 ∙H 2 O), pH 7.0 138 g NaH 2 PO 4 ∙H 2 O 1 L deionized water Adjust...sodium phosphate dibasic (NaH 2 PO 4 ), pH 7.0 142 g of NaH 2 PO 4 ∙H 2 O 1 L deionized water Adjust pH...monobasic monohydrate (NaH 2 PO 4 ∙H 2 O) 610 mL of sterile sodium phosphate dibasic (NaH 2 PO 4 ) Store up to...recombinant antibody. Section 2: Buffer exchange Choose Option 1 or Option 2 based on the concentration ... mL , then divide it into 2 columns. Twist off the 10 mL Zeba Spin Desalting Column’s bottom closure and...antibodies. Workflow Timeline Day 1: Purify antibody Day 2 or later: Buffer exchange Equipment Class II, Type...conical tubes NanoDrop spectrophotometer 37 °C, 5% CO 2 incubator with shaking platform set to 120 rpm 37 ...

...430825, 175 cm 2 Cellstack 5, Corning 3319, 3180 cm 2 Cellstack 2, Corning 3269, 1272 cm 2 Heat-inactivated...: 50 mM Tris HCl, 150 mM NaCl, 2 mM MgCl 2 Add the following to the 2 L sterile bottle: 1836 mL deionized... solution can be stored at 4 °C for up to 2 months. After 2 months, discard the tube and thaw a new working... mL of PBS. Aspirate PBS and add 2 mL of 0.05% Trypsin/EDTA. Wait ~2 min. Neutralize trypsin by adding...0.05% Trypsin/EDTA. Wait ~2-3 minutes for cells to detach. Gently tap the sides of the CS2 to help detach...Cell-Stack (CS5) (Link opens in a new window) (3,180 cm 2 - the same surface area as 21 x T-175 flasks). Cell...flasks. Workflow Timeline Day 0: Seed cells in CS2 Day 2: Seed cells in CS5 Day 3 (am): Transfect cells Day...

... 10 90 2 x 10 8 10 of 2 x 10 8 dilution 90 2 x 10 7 10 of 2 x 10 7 dilution 90 2 x 10 6 10 of 2 x 10 6...6 dilution 90 2 x 10 5 10 of 2 x 10 5 dilution 90 2 x 10 4 10 of 2 x 10 4 dilution 90 2 x 10 3 Pro-Tip...molecules/μL To obtain a solution at 2 x 10 9 molecules/μL: 1.59 x 10 11 / 2 x 10 9 = 79.8X dilution ...your standard curve plasmid (2 x 10 9 stock made in step #1): Volume of 2 x 10 9 stock or previous dilution...stock 45 uL 10X 10X Dilution 2 5 uL Dil. 1 95 uL 20X 200X Dilution 3 20 uL Dil. 2 80 uL 5X 1000X Dilution ...time required: ~3 h Workflow Timeline Plate set-up: 2 h qPCR run: 1.5 h Data analysis: 30 min Equipment ...single channel pipette 1–10 µL multichannel pipette 2–50 µL multichannel pipette 20–200 µL multichannel ...

... from damage (Abe & Lim, 2024).    Figure 2: A) When proteins (blue) interact with the air-water... A) Schematic of workflow. B) Detail of spacer peptides (3HB: 11-nm 3-helix bundle; SAH: 60-nm single ...cryo-EM samples from damage at the AWI. Plus, tardigrades!  Find RvLEAMshort here!    Abe, K. M., & Lim...

...protocol provides information for both biosafety level 1 (BSL-1) and biosafety level 2 (BSL-2). The BSL...potential accidents such as spills. BSL-2 is different because it includes labs that work with agents associated...associated with diseases in healthy humans. BSL-2 includes all of the precautions needed in BSL-1, however...BSL-1 and BSL-2 labs. Protocols... Protocols Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for BSL-1 and BSL-2 Labs Personal ...Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for BSL-1 and BSL-2 Labs Intro to the Lab Bench Check out more protocols ...and/or face shields can be used as needed. For BSL-2 work always wear glasses/goggles in addition to the...

... solution can be stored at 4 °C for up to 2 months. After 2 months, discard the tube and thaw a new working... transfected using 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 and 1:6 µg of pRosetta :µg of PEI. The 1:2 and 1:3 ratios provided high... for viral production) Day 1: Transfect Cells Day 2 (am): 18 h post transfection - Remove media, replace...Biological Safety Cabinet 0.5–10 µL single channel pipette 2–20 µL single channel pipette 20–200 µL single channel... 200–1000 µL single channel pipette Ice bucket CO 2 incubator Pipet controller Hazardous waste container... use. Thawed aliquots should be discarded after 1–2 months. 1 mg/mL polyethylenimine, linear MW 25,000...times a week: Monday: Plate 1x10 6 cells in a 75 cm 2 flask in a volume of 15 mL. Wednesday: Plate 1x10 ...

...ask new and interesting questions in your own lab. 2. Seek multiple mentors during your postdoc At the ...for and how can you do it well? Below, I briefly describe some tips for a successful postdoc fellowship....typically writes the grants that fund your research, guides the research directions of the lab, gives you constructive...Thesis committee members provide expertise in designing and interpreting experiments, as well as career... there a tractable question or are you simply describing a phenomenon? Exploration can be important, but...presentations benefit from practice. If you simply recycle slides from the last time you gave a presentation to a...story I can tell with my data?  Can I make better slides that more effectively tell a story? Generally,...