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  2. RANbodies: Reporter Nanobody Fusions

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    ...only one HRP-conjugated RANbody can be used at a time. Samples can be sequentially stained with two HRP...expensive Can only stain with one HRP-RANbody at a time GFP, RFP, H2A2B, Gelsolin Spaghetti Monster: ...

  3. Visualizing Protein Turnover In Situ

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    ...advantage of this alternative is the possibility of real-time imaging. Robert Singer’s lab at Albert Einstein ...tag after pulse labeling of a determined period of time. Thus, only newly synthesized proteins of interest...

  4. RNA Extraction Without A Kit

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    ...isolating total RNA, this method requires a lot of time and depending on how many samples you may have, ...isopropanol precipitated. This method reduced the time it took to isolate RNA from 20+ hours to around ...

  5. To Each HIS Own

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    ...the activity or function of a single protein? Oftentimes, they rely on protein purification. In this strategy...to the metal ions once the protein is folded. Sometimes a tag placed on one end will be blocked during...

  6. All in a Twist: dsRNA

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    ...have been harnessing the power of dsRNA for a long time, even before we knew about all the diverse in vitro...Endogenous sources of duplexed RNA DNA:RNA hybrids Sometimes ssRNA just needs a buddy, and even DNA will suffice...

  7. CRISPR 101: Cas9 vs. The Other Cas(s)

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    ...has thus benefitted from countless rounds of optimization. Dozens of variants exist with unique cutting...and diversify PAM sequences of Cas12a to further optimize it for therapeutic and laboratory usage. Fast...

  8. Giving gRNAs a Facelift - Synthetic and Beyond

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    ...usually 1-3 of the first 3 bps are modified) for optimal stability and efficacy.  Base modifications What...mechanism to turn cutting off or on at a specific time. Recent advances in gRNA modification have overcome...

  9. Gendered Innovations: Why Does Sex of the Cell Matter?

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    ...“Fix the Knowledge” or “gendered innovations” stimulates excellence in science and technology by integrating... one thing, cells and cell lines degenerate over time—and sex can be hard to determine. To remedy this...

  10. Addgene's Tips for Plasmid Quality Control

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    ...incoming plasmids are sequenced at least twice, and sometimes more depending on the number of features we need...sequencing reactions. In the more complex cases, we sometimes have to design new primers to sequence the important...

  12. Plasmids 101: Cre-lox

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    ...permit gene expression until Cre is present, at which time the gene will be disrupted or deleted. Selection...expressed only in specified cells or at specified times. Combining this with some of the loxP methods described...

  13. Working with Nuclear Receptors

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    ...be required by one or more NRs for efficient and timely activation or repression of gene expression (see...the research literature and acquiring them in a timely manner. Addgene represents an excellent solution...

  14. Open Resources and Plasmid Tools For Studying C. elegans

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    ...not only highlighted new tools but also included time for questions and a group discussion on the best... to activation sequences upstream of genes to stimulate expression (Wang et al., 2016). In 2018, the lab...

  16. How to Prepare for an Industry Interview

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    ...underdressed, but read emails from HR carefully because sometimes companies have relaxed dress codes for interviews...interview is complete. Remember, your interviewers took time out of their day to talk with you, so be engaged...

  20. CRISPR 101: Targeting Non-Coding RNAs with CRISPR/Cas9

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    ...for targeting thousands of long ncRNAs at the same time (Liu et al. 2018). However, removing large lncRNA... the ncRNA (Figure 1D). While this method can be time-consuming, it is relatively effective in reducing...
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