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  1. 27 Hot Plasmids from 2016

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    ...environment and relies on the fact that enhancers function independently of their position relative to a transcription...parts involved in altering gene expression are relatively well known, particularly in bacteria, the process...strains (5). MutL is highly conserved in distant relatives of E. coli so it can be used in a broad range ...The key to the biosensor lies in pH: DsRed is relatively pH-insensitive, while SEP fluoresces at cellular... and normalized to assess interactions. Higher relative firefly luciferase activity in the Co-IP compared...researchers trying to activate target genes, the relatively large size of dCas9-VPR limits one’s ability ...be detected by PCR while large deletions were relatively rare. The vectors are compatible with Golden ...
  2. Getting to Know Expansion Microscopy

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    ...physically separates molecules while maintaining their relative positions, allowing you to resolve individual ...accessible imaging equipment, ExM protocols utilize relatively inexpensive reagents and are readily adoptable...they want to understand the ultrastructural relationships that influence everything from cell division...optimization and careful execution, but they cannot be entirely eliminated. It is recommended that you image samples...
  3. Plasmids 101: Codon usage bias

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    ...theory, this is not as easy as it sounds. Even for relatively short peptides, there can be many possible ways...non-exhaustive list includes: Codon abundance relative to cognate tRNA abundance Repetitive sequences...al. found that translation efficiency is well correlated with codon bias in both E. coli and S. cerevisiae...with specific secondary structures in 10 closely related yeast strains. Adaptation to changing conditions...
  4. Fluorescent Proteins 101: Aptamer Fluorophores

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    ... protein fluorophores and quenchers are still relatively bulky. One of the advantages of oligonucleotides...hydroxybenzylidene imidazolinone (DFHBI) with relatively low fluorescence in vivo, the Jaffrey lab used...incredible versatility opens aptamers for use in many entirely new applications including aptamer based fluorescent...same effect can be achieved for a fluorophore that relies on dimerization for activation, only in this case...case ligand binding would bring the relevant ends together rather than separate them (Fig. 1b). One can...until they bind to the appropriate ligand, but relying on a lack of fluorescence for readout may render...
  5. Thoughts on the Future of Research 2015 Boston Symposium

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    ...provided as an explanation for why they are paid relatively low wages (Stephan estimates that postdocs are...that PIs no longer save grant money by paying relatively low postdoc salaries as opposed to Staff Scientists...
  6. Five Popular Model Organisms

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    ... model organism for scientists as they have a relatively short generation time for mammals - the time ...that are laid externally. Fruit flies are also relatively straightforward to manipulate genetically. Scientists...Yeast are also the first eukaryotic genome to be entirely sequenced and is very amenable to genetic manipulation... zebrafish reference genome sequence and its relationship to the human genome." Nature496.7446 (2013):...
  7. CRISPR-mediated Plant Base Editors

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    ...editing efficiency based on the location of the ‘A’ relative to the protospacer adjacent motif (PAM). ABE7.10...edit in a stretched window ranging from 1-17 bp relative to the PAM sequence (Zong et al., 2018) (see CBE...pathway which occurs in cells at low frequencies and relies on the efficient delivery of donor DNA to facilitate...CBE. Base editors for the plant genome These preliminary studies demonstrated successful base editing ...
  8. Five Popular Model Organisms, Part 2

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    ...rat, is another popular model organism. A close relative to the mouse, both are great mammalian models ...that make them an ideal model organism; they are relatively simple to maintain and breed and they have large...BSL-1 status, E. coli can be used as a model to relate these processes in more pathogenic bacteria (Blount...regeneration.  In addition, axolotls have many age-related phenotypic changes that are similar to those observed...axolotl genome, revealing an abundance of genes related to limb regeneration (Vieira et al., 2019). To ... ability for scientists to study human disease-relevant genes in such a controlled environment displays...
  9. Modulate the Activity of 17 Signaling Pathways with One Kit!

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    ...fleeting. “What’s been shown by others is that, in a relatively short amount of time, cancers become resistant...to activate each of these pathways. Rather, they relied on published studies in the literature to curate... library to include activators for more cancer-related pathways and more nodes within those pathways. ...
  10. Deep Dive: Statistical Tests (Comparisons)

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    ... controls how many false positives are allowed relative to true positives. Both metrics can be used to...and plot your data in ascending numerical value relative to quantiles derived from a theoretical distribution.... Below are several core factors of statistics relevant for many downstream statistical tests.   Independent...significance exists somewhere amongst multiple groups is rarely enough information. A post hoc test, done after...yourself from family-wise error and just perform the relevant comparisons using Dunnett’s test, a test that ...
  11. Antibodies 101: Validation

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    ...both methods. These approaches have relatively low sensitivity, which can be problematic if you are trying...also influence antibody binding by altering the relative concentration of potential antibody binders and...recommendations for improving antibody use and reliability (Roncador, et al., 2015; Taussig, et al., 2018...your target then you would expect to see good correlation between the levels of target detected in both... targeting a different epitope, and look for correlation between the results. Using antibodies against...cytometry using both antibodies, as well as a third unrelated antibody as a negative control (A). The two antibodies...you very similar results, while the third looks entirely different (B), giving you confidence that your...
  12. Antibodies 101: The Basics of Western Blotting

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    ...post-translational modifications, quantify protein levels relative to standards, detect the cellular location of ...thickness of the band provides information about the relative abundance of the protein in the sample. More protein...endogenously expressed protein at physiologically relevant levels. Some vendors will also test their antibody...known to express the protein at physiologically relevant levels (not overexpression systems) while negative...molecular biology protocols Browse other articles related to antibodies Resources on Addgene.org Find written...
  13. 6 Steps to Submitting a Resume That Gets Seen

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    ...you can use alumni databases, friends, and even relatives to network your way to a hiring manager. Learn...Expanding your network of relationships early and often is the most effective tactic a scientist in training...result of existing professional (and personal) relationships. However, most job seekers will and should apply...after the academic bench. Utilizing existing relationships as part of the job application process can dramatically...
  14. What's New in CRISPR - March 2020

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    ...50–90% of average on-target DNA-editing levels relative to BE4max.  Read the paper in Nature Biotechnology...
  15. Supporting Rare Disease Research with BeHeard 2017

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    ...mesothelioma that affects the lining of the lungs is relatively well known, there are a variety of lesser known...heart health. These are amazing advances that will surely save thousands if not millions of lives, but many...therapy for peritoneal mesothelioma and thereby relieve suffering from this little-known disease. You can...
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