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TypeBlog Post...When you think about going to a scientific conference, you may think about sitting amongst a sea of chairs...ultrasound dyes because these dyes “collapse” at different ultrasound frequencies. Read more about ‘Using...communication check out these SciComm blog posts. References 1. Bourdeau, Raymond W., et al. "Acoustic reporter...
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Stepping into a Virtual Internship: My Experience at Addgene
TypeBlog Post...internship would be a perfect way of exploring my different interests but also a way of challenging what I...would look like. While working remotely was a different experience, It was helpful to have Addgenies reassure...spoke with amazing people that were a part of the different departments of the company. I asked questions ... -
Six Spooky Science Stories and Halloween at Addgene
TypeBlog Post...nervous system: infected grasshoppers expressed different proteins in their brains compared to uninfected...and geotactic behavior (Biron et al., 2005). References Biron, D. G., et al. "Behavioural manipulation... Jennifer Tsang... -
Phage Directory: From Phage Therapy to a Repository of Phage Information
TypeBlog Post...test. These includes labs with a large number of different phages or with phages targeting organisms closely...prepare phages for clinical use. There are also different regulations from country to country when it comes... Jennifer Tsang... -
IDP and your PI: A Roadmap for Career Planning and Personal Development
TypeBlog Post...then formulate a plan to further develop your transferable skills and reach your career goals. Although...know your strategies in the comments section! References 1. Yearly Planning Meetings: Individualized Development... What Makes a Good Manager Anyway Developing Transferable Skills During Science Training ... -
CRISPR Protocol for Genomic Deletions in Mammalian Cell Lines [Video]
TypeBlog Post...elements. Regulatory DNA function is typically inferred based on correlative biochemical characteristics...Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania. References: 1. Lee HJ, Kim E, Kim JS. Targeted chromosomal...Aug 1;289(31):21312-21324. PubMed. More CRISPR Refereces: Browse CRISPR Plasmids CRISPR Information ... -
Three Tips to Organize Your Lab Notebooks in the New Year
TypeBlog Post...post-its to make finding your most used protocols & references easy to find It’s happened to all of us. It’s...consider using color coded binders and tabs (for different experiments or projects) to make it easier to ...small by identifying the protocols, guides, or references that your labmates ask to borrow most frequently... -
What's New in CRISPR - September 2019
TypeBlog Post...active in E. coli and human cells Two years ago, Jennifer Doudna’s lab discovered a new Cas protein, CasX...human cells. Using the structure of CasX at eight different states of assembly from cryo-electron microscopy... Jennifer Tsang... -
SpyLigase Irreversibly Locks Peptides Together for Efficient Cell Capture
TypeBlog Post... to use the same peptide tag for all sorts of different protein systems and they shouldn’t get in the ...marker expression level. Labs have been trying different approaches to improve CTC capture, but I hope ...Addgene. I am a big fan; thanks for the T-shirt! References: SpyLigase peptide-peptide ligation polymerizes... -
Embracing Serendipity: A Crucial Element in the PhD Journey
TypeBlog Post...room for serendipity during your PhD studies and offer two simple steps to welcome these unforeseen moments...project's potential. Widening your search creates fertile ground for serendipitous encounters that could ...enrich the depth and creativity of your work, while offering mental health benefits by encouraging activities... -
An Addgene Co-op: The Intersection of Fun, Friendship, and Work
TypeBlog Post.... Northeastern compiles a list of hundreds of different jobs for students to apply to, and after a grueling...marketing and social media co-op. There are a lot of different worries that come along with entering the workforce...of my co-op. I had to do research on loads of different best practices, create an email strategy, and ... -
Genetically-encoded Sparse Cell Labeling - A SPARC of Innovation
TypeBlog Post...in decreased efficiency of recombination and preferentially leads to gene constructs where the stop cassette...likely generalizable to other systems as well. References: del Valle Rodríguez A, Didiano D, Desplan C...plasmids at Addgene Read our Molecular Biology Reference ... -
Bringing Sustainable Practices to the Lab: Recycling
TypeBlog Post...meaningful changes in the lab could make a big difference in our global impact as scientists. Many scientists... single-stream or city recycling services don’t offer plastic recycling, specialized companies can recycle...Sustainable Practices to the Lab: Easy Action Items References Geyer, Roland, Jenna R. Jambeck, and Kara Lavender... -
CUT&RUN: An Improved Method for Studying Protein-DNA Interactions
TypeBlog Post...per experiment. In the McKay lab we study how differential access to transcriptional regulatory elements...nuclei extraction. They report that this change offers a significant improvement and simplification of...cell or tissue preparation. All in all, CUT&RUN offers a great alternative to ChIP-seq, especially in ... -
Management for Scientists: Managing vs. Leading
TypeBlog Post...were really leader-specific. How is leadership different from good management? Aren't all career skills...because it emphasizes the importance of these very different roles. At any stage in our careers we may be in...boss) that you are ready to try operating in a different role? I think the secret sauce can be summed ... -
Management for Scientists: Giving Feedback
TypeBlog Post...feedback (may be the same as self-assessment or different): Here are the 3 things I would say worked out...you needed? What could I (manager) have done differently? What Can You Learn Going Forward: If you could...could do the thing all over, what would you do differently? Beware of indirect language You must be honest... -
Addgene @ Keystone: Thoughts on Precision Genome Engineering and Synbio
TypeBlog Post...want to offer a huge thanks to all the Addgenies who worked so hard to make this poster, offered suggestions...of the biggest names in the CRISPR-Cas9 field – Jennifer Doudna, Feng Zhang, and Keith Joung. All Addgene... -
Choosing a Good Mentor for Scientists
TypeBlog Post...in this series. Check out Joanne's Reddit AMA Different types of mentors for grad school vs. postdoc Choosing...Choosing an advisor to complete a successful PhD is different from choosing a lab for postdoctoral work. However...think, “Oh, but that won’t happen to me – I am different.” Unfortunately, a bad mentor can be bad news... -
History of CRISPR Cas - A tale of survival and evolution
TypeBlog Post...genes) system. This popular genome engineering tool offers flexibility, multiplexibility, and ease of use....moieties carry out these functions using slightly different Cas proteins and PAM sequences. A total of eight...involves CRISPR/Cas technology? Let us know. References Ishino Y, Hideo, S, Makino K, Mitsuko A, Nakata... -
Antibodies 101: Epitope Tags
TypeBlog Post...Ready to start epitope tagging? References and Resources References Terpe, K., Overview of tag protein...obvious con of GFP is its size – which can possibly interfere with protein function and localization. If you...