... precision gene editing. CRISPR-Cas9, the key component to enable efficient base editing and prime editing...unable to process its own array but is the key component to enable efficient base editing and prime editing... or any other kinds of CRISPR tools, without compromising their strategic advantages in gene editing, ...higher Cas9-independent off-target editing in comparison with single-site editing. Encouraged by the results...#186715) and hCtRNA_VT (#186716).   Fig. 2: Comparison of previous representative dual-gRNA architectures...

...equivalent of crossing off days on the calendar after completing your writing goal, which can serve as positive...graph of which days of the week you most often completed your habit is useful for figuring out when to ...makes suggestions on how to make your writing less complex. While I don’t think you should accept all of the...jargon in your writing. While it’s not possible to completely avoid jargon, this tool can help you avoid overusing...collaborators. Zotero is a desktop based program that’s compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux.  Mendeley and Zotero...

... potential binding affinity to major histocompatibility complexes (MHC class I and II).  There are multiple...of adverse reactions In silico assessment uses computer modeling and predictive algorithms to forecast...approach The in silico approach cannot replicate the complexity of antigen processing events that take place ...in-vitro models can be built that contain various components of the immune system. Figure 2: In-vitro...

...commonly used yeast by biotech and pharmaceutical companies is K. phaffii (formerly known as pichia). What...general research community. Phillips Petroleum Company first commercially developed K. phaffii in the ...Since then, multiple biotech and pharmaceutical companies (along with some research laboratories) have picked...of the uses outlined below. Biology They say comparison is the thief of joy, but I think it’s acceptable...10.3389/fmicb.2020.607028  Riley, R., et al., Comparative genomics of biotechnologically important yeasts...

...need to be decided. Figure out what you need to accomplish to get to the next stage, and then adjourn. ... if any additional resources are needed. All-Company Meetings: As your organization grows, so will the...to address one point aloud. This keeps our all-company meetings short, informative, and pleasant. Email... positive peer pressure to make sure everyone completes their assigned items to keep the project moving...timely feedback on each other’s projects. For all-company meetings, monthly still works best. Figure out ...

...transcription to begin. In addition to arabinose, cAMP complexed with cAMP activator protein (CAP) can also stimulate...another way to activate gene expression, and two-component systems used in synthetic biology use light to...Addgene also has yellow flame light-regulated two component systems designed by the Tabor lab. Which inducible...crossover. The induction mechanism must also be compatible with your experimental system. Leakiness If you...Region Plasmids 101: Cre-lox Light-Switchable Two-Component Systems for E. coli Browse other blog posts from...

...Cas9.  For a brief comparison of Cpf1 vs. Cas9, see the table below. Table 1. Comparing the Cas9 and Cpf1...simplified system for editing multiple targets compared to Cas9.  Read on to learn more about Cpf1 multiplexing...Cpf1 CRISPR Nucleases   Cas9 Cpf1 Components crRNAtracrRNACas9 crRNACpf1 Endonuclease size ...expression vector.  See the graph in figure 2 for a comparison of editing frequency resulting from transfection...

...Anti-FLAG frankenbody (FB) construction from the complementarity determining region of an anti-FLAG scFv and... variations in DR sequences. Figure 2: comparison of Cas 9 vs. Cas 12a expression cassettes when... of performing similarly to Cas9 screens in a compacted library. Overall, Cas12a’s ability to target multiple...CRISPR-Cas system for editing and gene activation, is composed of only 529 amino acids, less than half the size...or Cas12a. Despite its small size, CasMINI is comparable in efficacy to dCas12a systems in both gene activation...

...Cas enzymes and variants available. Without a comprehensive resource, it can be overwhelming to choose a...classification system, CasID, to help facilitate direct comparison of different enzymes. CasPEDIA is meant to be...how can I multiplex this enzyme? What other RNA components are required? CasPEDIA provides information on...gRNA design, etc.). With this feature, you can compare different Cas enzymes to make sure you are getting...isn’t always the winner!).   Fig. 3 – Comparison of different Cas enzymes using CasPEDIA. Adapted...

... You can do more than just ‘sense’ biological compounds and reactions; you can quantify them with biosensors... how to use viruses to set up these systems. Components of a biosensor Some of the biosensors used in... that you are interested in. The most obvious component of a biosensor is the thing that you care about...or an electrolyte such as calcium. This varied component, which we will refer to as the analyte, needs ... fluorescence, pH change, heat, etc. The last component of the biosensor is the signal transducer which...